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SMI NOW 18/2017

SMI NOW 18/2017
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SMI NOW 18/2017

Product catalog summary
Editorial Overview
SMI S.p.A. is committed to innovation and customer satisfaction by developing 'Smart Factory' solutions inspired by Industry 4.0 and IoT concepts, aiming to provide competitive and efficient service-oriented solutions.
Waterloo Brewing Overview
Waterloo Brewing, Ontario's first craft brewery, is known for its quality products and has won numerous awards. Founded in 1984, it produces over 5 million cases of beverages annually, including its own brands and contract production.
Technological Investments
Waterloo Brewing has invested in an environmentally friendly plant in Kitchener, operational since October 2015, featuring advanced technology for energy savings, material waste reduction, and energy recycling, allowing for small-batch artisan beer production.
Production and Packaging
The brewery uses SMI LSK series shrinkwrappers and conveyor belts for efficient secondary packaging, with specific models for glass bottle and canning lines, offering flexibility and efficiency.
Oktoberfest and Cultural Heritage
Kitchener-Waterloo hosts Canada's largest Bavarian event, the Kitchener-Waterloo Oktoberfest, celebrating the region's German roots and attracting over 700,000 visitors annually.
Environmental Initiatives
Kitchener is noted for its 'Blue Box' recycling program, widely adopted across Ontario and internationally.
Conclusion
Waterloo Brewing continues to innovate and expand, maintaining its commitment to quality and sustainability while honoring its cultural heritage through events like Oktoberfest.
Historical Context of Beer
The document traces beer's origins back 7000 years in Iran, with the first written recipe from the Sumer period. The term 'beer' is derived from the Latin 'bibere', meaning 'to drink'.
Notable Beer Events
The London Beer Flood of 1814 is highlighted as a significant event where a massive beer spill caused destruction in St. Giles, London.
Beer and Health
Moderate beer consumption may strengthen bones due to its silicon content, according to a study by the American Journal of Clinical Nutrition.
Beer Consumption Statistics
China is the largest beer market by volume, despite lower per capita consumption compared to countries like the Czech Republic and Germany.
Waterloo Brewing in Canada
Waterloo Brewing's history is tied to the Formosa beer factory, established in 1870, and it was the first non-German company licensed to produce Andechs beer.
Sansu Beverage in South Korea
Sansu Beverage, established in 1984, is a leading producer of natural mineral water in South Korea, with significant investments in modern machinery to increase production capacity.
Technological Advancements
The document details advanced machinery used by Sansu Beverage, including the ECOBLOC® system for efficient bottle production and the SK 500F ERGON shrinkwrapper for packaging.
Geographical and Cultural Insights
South Korea's geography is highlighted, with Jirisan National Park as a source of Sansu's water and a site of cultural significance.
Conclusion
The document offers a comprehensive overview of the beer and beverage industry, highlighting historical, cultural, and technological aspects.
Introduction to Cheonghakdong Village
Cheonghakdong Village, located at the base of Mount Jirisan, is renowned for preserving traditional Korean lifestyles, maintaining historical practices despite modern advancements.
Traditional Korean Medicine in Sancheong
Sancheong is a hub for traditional Korean medicine, known for its medicinal herbs and renowned doctors, hosting the Sancheong Medical Herb Festival and featuring the Sancheong Oriental Medicine Theme Park.
2018 Winter Olympics in Pyeongchang
South Korea hosted the XXIII Winter Olympic Games in Pyeongchang, showcasing its capacity to host international sporting events.
Alkalive Factory in Qatar
The Alkalive Factory in Doha, Qatar, is a state-of-the-art facility producing alkaline water, emphasizing health benefits and using advanced technology from SMI.
Qatar's Ambitious Projects
Qatar is rapidly developing into a tourist destination, with significant investments in infrastructure and events like the 2022 World Cup.
SMI's Role in Alkalive Factory
SMI provided a turnkey solution for the Alkalive Factory, managing the design, construction, and installation of the bottling plant.
Technical Specifications and Innovations
The document outlines technological advancements in packaging and production processes, highlighting energy-saving features and efficient machinery.
Automatic Palletising System APS 1550
This system offers flexibility and adaptability, reducing maintenance and energy costs, and extending the plant's lifecycle.
Lusail City Development
Lusail City in Qatar is being developed to host the 2022 FIFA World Cup, featuring modern infrastructure and luxurious districts.
Panizzon Winery Overview
Panizzon Winery in Brazil focuses on tradition and innovation, producing a wide range of quality products and using advanced technology for production efficiency.
Wraparound Packer LWP 30 ERGON
This machine offers flexibility and efficiency in packaging glass bottles, working up to 30 packs per minute.
Cardboard Packaging and Branding
Cardboard packaging is versatile and customizable for branding, serving as an effective advertising tool.
Brazilian Wine Market Overview
Brazil is primarily an importing country in the wine market, with modest internal consumption and challenges due to high taxation on national wine.
Classification and Characteristics of Brazilian Wines
Brazilian wines are classified into 'Vinho de Mesa' and 'Vinho Fino de Mesa', with a preference for fruity and refreshing white wines.
Serra Gaúcha: A Key Wine Region
Serra Gaúcha is a prominent wine-producing region in Brazil, achieving significant success despite climatic challenges.
Historical Context: Italian Influence
Italian immigrants significantly contributed to the development of the wine industry in Brazil, particularly in the Serra Gaúcha region.
Packaging Innovations by SMI
SMI has introduced ERGON technology in packaging, offering automated machines with advanced technology for greater flexibility and efficiency.
ERGON Packaging Machines
The ERGON series includes various models designed for different packaging needs, offering features for efficient packaging processes.
Compact and Versatile Case-Packers
The CWP ERGON project aims to create a compact version of the WP case-packer, reflecting SMI's commitment to innovation.
Overview of CWP 40 ERGON
The CWP 40 ERGON is a packaging machine for secondary packaging in wrap-around cases, offering key features for efficient operation.
CM FP ERGON Series
This series offers multifunctional packaging capabilities, handling various formats at high speeds.
Shrink-Wrapper Tunnel
Incorporates energy-efficient and eco-friendly solutions, improving package quality and maintenance access.
Smart Factory Concept
Emphasizes automation, interconnectivity, and efficiency in production processes, aligning with Industry 4.0 principles.
Product Flow Management
SMI's line engineering ensures smooth product flow and high production efficiency.
Industry Events
Highlights from Interpack 2017 and Drinktec 2017 showcase SMI's innovative packaging solutions.
Packaging as a Marketing Tool
Emphasizes the role of packaging in marketing and consumer engagement, highlighting the importance of design and innovation.
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Catalog excerpts

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<> MI's story is one of men and passion. Today, more than ever, we are driven by passion, the kind of passion that personally I have felt ever since I was a child, when together with my brothers, we used to go with our father to the firm and as usual he pronounced that famous Italian saying” You wanted a bike?, Now you have to pedal!” We have been pedalling for 30 years, with lots of passion, determination and drive, because we still have a lot of things to do and a lot of places to reach. We work in a sector that will never stop astonishing us and we must always be ready to propose professional...

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BREWING WATERLOO BREWING I 4

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THE ATMOSPHERE FEELS BAVARIAN... ...BUT IT'S CANADA! IT'S THE BAVARIAN ATMOSPHERE THAT IS FELT IN THE CITY OF KITCHENER, IN CANADA, IN THE SOUTH-WESTERN PROVINCE OF ONTARIO, ABOUT 100 KM FROM TORONTO. THIS CITY, THAT IN 1833 WAS CALLED "BERLIN" BECAUSE OF ITS VAST GERMAN COMMUNITY, STILL CONTINUES ITS OLD TRADITIONS AND EFFICIENT WORK ETHICS. TODAY, AS IN THE PAST, IT PRODUCES BEER: A TRADITION THAT HAS BECOME, MORE AND MORE OFTEN, ASSOCIATED WITH ONTARIO'S FIRST CRAFT BREWERY: WE'RE TALKING ABOUT THE WATERLOO BREWING COMPANY. IN THE FACTORY IN KITCHENER, ITS LONG HISTORICAL TRADITION, TEAMS...

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aterloo Brewing is Ontario's first craft Brewery. The quality of its products can be seen of official awards received , it has also been certified years, by the British Retail Consortium (BRC) Global Standards for Food Safety for beers with a standard of international quality. Founded in 1984, Waterloo Brewing Co. was the first artisan brewery to set up in Ontario and it is considered the pioneer of the rebirth of today's beer production in Canada. Apart from the famous premium beer Waterloo, the company introduced the popular brand Laker. In 2011 they bought the Canadian rights for Seagram Coolers...

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Production site: Kitchener, Ontario, Canada Production: 3,5 million cases of beer per year

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Brewing always been particularly attentive to the quality of its products and bringing satisfaction to the needs of a market in continual change. For this reason, it is always investing in new production technology, supplying itself with state of the art machinery and plant. Among the most recent investments of this Canadian company is the realisation of the environmentally friendly plant located in Kitchener, which became fully operational in October 2015 (two months earlier than planned). The new plant has the best technology available on the market, regarding energy savings, material waste reduction...

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THE ECO-FRIENDLY SIDE OF KITCHENER ON THE 17 SEPTEMBER 1981, KITCHENER LAUNCHED THE FIRST PROGRAMME OF “BLUE BOX" RECYCLING. TODAY MORE THAN 90% OF THE POPULATION OF ONTARIO TAKE PART IN RECYCLING PROGRAMMES. THE “BLUE BOX" PROGRAMME HAS SPREAD NOT ONLY THROUGH CANADA, BUT ALSO TO THE UNITED KINGDOM, FRANCE AND AUSTRALIA. NEWS FROM WATERLOO BREWING: CLOSING FORMOSA TO INVEST AT KITCHENER In 2017, a press statement from the Chief Executive Officer at Waterloo Brewing announced the closure of the historical factory in Formosa (Ontario), that had been in activity since 1870. This was a very tough...

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Even if all over the world the Oktoberfest in Munich is recognised as a beer festival, it would, without a doubt, be an over-simplification to consider it as such, as it attracts thousands of children and families to other exhibition stands. The world is full of cities that try to recreate that friendly, lively, Bavarian atmosphere, they organise events with the intention of bringing the colours and wonderful smells of the Oktoberfest to people who live far from Germany. Among these, the largest outside Germany, is the Kitchener-Waterloo Oktoberfest, in Canada. The first edition of this important...

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German immigrants chose the area to set up home, soon becoming the majority of the population. Other big events tied to the Oktoberfest take place in Cincinnati, in Ohio; in the Brazilian city of Blumenauand; in the small village of Villa General Belgrano in the province of Córdoba in Argentina there is a very famous Oktoberfest; and lastly, Hong Kong has celebrated Oktoberfest since 1991. #KITCHENER THE HISTORY OF THE CITY THAT CHANGED NAME THE AREA WHERE THE CITY NOW CALLED KITCHENER LIES, USED TO BE CALLED WATERLOO. IN1833, BECAUSE OF THE HIGH LEVEL OF IMMIGRATION FROM GERMANY, THE LOCAL GOVERNMENT...

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OKTOBERFEST,FROM MUNICH TO WATERLOO Oktoberfest (literally October celebration, in Bavarian often 'Wiesn') is a popular celebration that is held every year in Munich, in Germany, during the last two weeks of September and the first week of October. It is the most important event held in the city, and the largest fair in the world. With around 6 million visitors each year, that reached almost seven million in 2011 with 7,5 million beer steins consumed. The Oktoberfest takes place in the area of Theresienwiese: over 42 acres, with a big funfair and lots of stands where you can buy the six brands...

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he Kitchener-Waterloo Oktoberfest began in 1969, when, for the first time, the Canadian city celebrated its German roots. With over 700.000 visitors each year, it is considered the greatest Bavarian event in Canada. The symbol of this event is Miss Oktoberfest, chosen from thousands of candidates, and who has the honour of representing the event around the world. Among the numerous attractions are the parade for Thanksgiving Day and the numerous sport events that take place during the event.

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Waterloo beer is one of the main brands of beer bottled by Waterloo Brewing. The history of craft beer in Canada has in fact been tied to the Waterloo Brewing brand since 1870, year in which this beer was produced in agreement to German legislation under the "German Beer Purity Law" using only four ingredients: water, malt, hops and yeast as well as pride and professionalism, using the same centuries old techniques taught by the master craftsmen from Germany.

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