Labelling equipment is a tonic for gin manufacturer
Reliability of capital equipment, backed up by dependable customer support from suppliers, is crucial for any drinks manufacturer, especially when based in a remote location.
This is why a successful distillery in the Hebrides is toasting Industrial Labelling Systems Ltd (ILS) for helping the Botanist Gin business to meet a staggering 47% growth in sales over the past year.
Bruichladdich Distillery, on the Isle of Islay on the scenic west coast of Scotland, has reaped the benefits from automating its labelling process after investing in a T43 Blow Vac Non-Contact Print Apply Labeller from ILS for decorating the uniquely foraged Botanist Dry Gin.
Switching from hand labelling to ILS’s blow vac print apply system labeller has transformed the progressive distillery’s production line, from incurring considerable down time and waste of pre-printing labels and applying to flat-pack cases of Botanist Dry Gin before each run. The net result is increased overall line efficiency and cost savings on both labels and packaging.
The distillery’s bottling plant production manager, Jonathan Carmichael, said: “There has been a resurgence in recent years on premium gin. The biggest advantage of the ILS equipment for us is that we have been able to keep up with the ever-increasing demand for our Botanist Gin. We are currently labelling on average 54,000 bottles per week.”
He added: “Because of our remote location it is very important that we invest in reliable machines. The build quality of the ILS blow vac labeller is vastly superior and it can also be remotely accessed by ILS to troubleshoot any issues or to update the system in any way. ILS has also attended on site for training and servicing when required with the minimum of fuss.”
