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NEWS For Immediate Release
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RICHMOND HILL, Ontario, Sept.
14, 2009 – W. Amsler Equipment Inc. recently sold two of
its rotary monoblock water filling lines to bottled water suppliers in
Newfoundland, Canada, and Wisconsin. Berg Water, Mt. Pearl, Newfoundland,
purchased a unit for its PET and glass-bottled premium iceberg water while
Langlade Springs, Polar, Wis., bought a filler for its PET-bottled custom
label and private label spring water products.
Berg Water entered the premium bottled water business three years ago
and the purchase of the Amsler filler marks the company’s entry
into filling. The company purchased an 18-18-6 unit (18 rinsing heads,
18 filling heads, and 6 capping heads) to accommodate both glass and plastic
bottles on the same line. This was an important consideration due to space
limitations, according to Tony Kenny, president of Berg Water. “We
couldn’t install two lines so the overall machinery footprint was
important,” explained Kenny.
With an output of 6000 bottles/hr, the filler handles Berg Water’s
500-ml PET bottles and 750-ml glass containers. W. Amsler also designed
the mold for Berg Water’s unique PET bottle which features numerous
grooves and contours that look like layers of ice. Berg Water’s
Kenny also noted the high level of post-installation service from W. Amsler.
Langlade Springs bought a 32-32-10 filler unit which boasts an output
of 15,000 bottles/hr. The company bottles its spring water in PET and
biodegradable PET containers in 355-ml (12 oz), 500-ml (16.9 oz), and
591-ml (20 oz) sizes. Langlade buys preforms and produces containers with
a used reheat stretch-blow molder from W. Amsler.
W. Amsler’s rotary monoblock water filling lines are made of stainless
steel and all rinsing, filling, and capping operations are enclosed, thus
promoting a sanitary environment. Plastic bottles are handled by the neck
allowing for easy changeover while glass bottles are handled by the base.
The machines feature PLC controls for reliable and repeatable performance.
Machine speed is automatically varied depending on line conditions. Filling
lines can be set up independently or inline with a W. Amsler linear or
rotary blow molder. Optional equipment includes CIP (clean in place),
bottle descramblers, labelers, and complete downstream packaging solutions.
About Berg Water
Berg Water, Mt. Pearl, Newfoundland, is one the leading producers of bottled
luxury water. The company’s
iceberg water is an upscale product that is natural, virtually mineral-free,
clean, light, and pure. It is sourced from icebergs harvested along the
Newfoundland coast which are melted and then bottled under strict quality
conditions to preserve the water’s natural qualities. The water
is available in uniquely designed 500-ml stretch-blow molded PET bottles
and 750-ml glass containers. More information is available by calling
(709) 364-7524 or visit www.bergwater.ca
About Langlade Springs
Langlade Springs, Polar, Wis., started operations in 2006 with new state-of-the-art
high-capacity equipment. The company produces Northern Chill spring water
under its own private label along with many other custom and private-label
products. More information is available by calling (715) 623-9170) or
visit www.langladesprings.com
About W. Amsler Equipment Inc.
W. Amsler Equipment Inc. is a privately-held Canadian company founded
in 1994 by Werner Amsler. The company manufactures state-of-the-art, highly-efficient
reheat stretch-blow molding machines and auxiliary equipment for manufacturers
of plastic containers for the carbonated soft drink, water, and food industries.
The product line includes linear machines with output up to10,000 bottles/hr
and rotary equipment for up to 24,000 bottles/hr. The company was one
of the first to develop all-electric machines which provide users with
highly-repeatable processing, energy savings up to 50% vs. hydraulics,
and a 75% reduction in maintenance costs.
W. Amsler also supplies auxiliary equipment for complete blow bolding
plants, water treatment, and filling lines. These products include bottle-inspection
units, air compressors, process chillers, mold temperature-control units,
blow-dome spin-off trimmers, gaylord dumpers, vacuum conveyors, and blow
molds. The company has also partnered with companies to provide turnkey
packaging lines. More details are available at www.amslerequipment.net
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PRESS CONTACT:
Joseph Grande
413.684.2463
joe.grande@verizon.net