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In a fast-evolving industry where flexibility, sustainability, and product safety are key, Krones presents a true game-changer: the new compact version of the Contipure AseptBloc.

In the dynamic world of sensitive beverage production, manufacturers face increasing demands for flexibility, sustainability, and uncompromising product safety. Krones has responded with a breakthrough solution: the new compact version of the Contipure AseptBloc – engineered specifically for lower output ranges without sacrificing performance.

The aseptic block offers a fully isolated design that ensures maximum hygiene and product integrity. With a footprint of just 100 square meters, it’s ideal for brownfield installations or facilities with limited space. The system supports outputs starting from 8,000 bottles per hour, making it a perfect fit for small to mid-sized operations or new product launches.

Key technical highlights include:
• Automated head adjustment on the capper and adaptive filling valves for seamless changeovers between product types and bottle formats
• Over 50 percent footprint reduction compared to standard aseptic blocks, contributing directly to lower building and operational costs
• Integrated sustainability features, such as lightweighting options and optimised packaging flexibility, enabling reduced carbon emissions and enhanced shelf appeal
• Modular design that supports a wide range of packaging formats – from wraparound cartons to hybrid solutions – with minimal downtime

Curious to see how visions become reality? In the video, Krones expert Nick Kolter takes you on a journey through the challenges of aseptic filling and how this new solution ticks all the boxes – from safety and flexibility to sustainability and packaging design.

Krones.world brings together all our digital services on one unified platform. No more jumping between systems or searching for the right tool – everything you need is just a few clicks away. Whether it’s ordering spare parts, monitoring production, or accessing customer support, Krones.world is divided into three distinct areas that together make your digital experience simple, efficient, and seamless.

This sounds too good to be true? Get convinced by our experts who were speaking at the Krones Forum during drinktec by watching the video replay. They don’t just give you some information about Krones.world in general, but also cover topics like e-shop, production and customer service.

If you don’t have the opportunity to watch the video, we’ve summarized the three areas of Krones.world for you:

Krones.shop – Spare parts ordering made simple
Need a spare part for your Krones machines or systems? With Krones.shop, the entire process – from inquiry and quotation to order and delivery – is transparent and straightforward. You can easily keep track of your orders and monitor their status online at any time. The personalised eCat helps you quickly find the right part, reducing errors and saving valuable time. Digital documents, including invoices, are always accessible, and for maximum efficiency, you can seamlessly integrate the ordering process into your own system. When speed matters most, Rapid Part On Demand enables you to print qualified spare parts directly on-site – making the future of spare parts supply a reality today.

Krones.world Production – The digital connection to your machine
With Krones.world Production, our goal is to provide you with transparent, real-time monitoring of your entire production environment – whether via browser or directly at the machine’s HMI. Thanks to intelligent data connectivity, we help ensure your equipment stays up to date in terms of software and security. You can rely on smooth and secure operations, while additional digital services and remote consulting can be flexibly added to further boost the efficiency and availability of your line. And because we’re continuously developing Krones.world Production, you can look forward to even more digital services and features in the future.

Krones.world Customer Service – Always by your side
With Krones.world Customer Service, you have a clear overview of your individual support cases, service contracts, and all relevant documents at any time. Transparent dashboards keep you up to date on the status of your requests, while direct communication with the Krones support team – whether by phone, email, remote service, or directly through the portal – ensures that issues are resolved quickly and efficiently. As we move from reactive to proactive support, you benefit from expert assistance that monitors your systems, keeps your production reliable, and allows you to fully focus on your core business.

In the past 25 years, Steinecker paved the way to an energy self-sufficient brewery: from the introduction of the EquiTherm system in 2010 to the holistic Brewnomic concept which has been presented for the first time in 2016. One important puzzle piece is Phoenix BMC, a biomass conversion system which brings the upcycling of residual materials from the brewing process and energetic conversion to a whole new level.

If you want to learn more about it, we invite you to listen to Peter Gattermeyer, Head of Steinecker Technology and Engineering. In his presentation which has been held during drinktec 2025 he walks you through the idea of how breweries can get closer to energy independence and CO~2~ neutrality.

Keeping the production costs low is one of the various goals which beverages producers have for their production. When it comes to the filling process itself, our experts are, of course, constantly working on transforming proven concepts into “Solutions beyond tomorrow”. At drinktec, our team from the Filling Technology department was showcasing two visions for the future of PET and can filling for the first time.

Vision 1: more flexibility for filling cans
Krones has developed a new method of pressing on cans by separating the can handling and filling process. This allows the two functions to be divided into less complex subsystems. The result: optimal can handling with adjustable, type-specific pressing-on force. Furthermore, the filling valve and the corresponding parameters can be optimally designed to suit the product. The filler is also given a simpler design, for example by eliminating the central height adjustment system. This not only opens up new opportunities in terms of can type flexibility but also provides benefits when it comes to hygiene and allows for a streamlined machine layout.
Additionally, Krones will also go a new way of communication in filling valves by relying on CANopen to transmit relevant data to the filler control system. This makes it ideal for exchanging huge amounts of data within the filler – and creates the basis for new data-based applications relating to the filling valve.

Vision 2: filling, capping and handling without support-ledge
For PET, Krones wants to test the limits – especially when it comes to the weight of the bottle. The base of this idea is a new concept for container handling: a bottle without a support-ledge. Instead of rigid spike plates holding the PET container in place during the whole process, the newly developed flexible spike plates will hold and stabilise the container neck finish directly underneath the tamper-evident ring.
The result: a major potential for saving material since bottles can be designed without support-ledges. In figures: a reduction of 0.4 grams for a standard 0.5-litre water bottle! This would make ultra-lightweight bottles with 5.55 grams possible – and thus significantly reduces production costs even compared to conventional lightweight containers.

It is one of the most valuable and limited resources on this planet: water. And especially for our industry, the beverage production, water plays not one, but even two important roles: First and most obviously, it is the main ingredient in the product itself, and second, it’s a key component of the whole production process.

This is why conscious treatment, recycling and reuse of water are essential – not only for a sustainable but also for an efficient and therefore cost-effective production. Jörg Berger and Michael Russ from Krones are experts on water – regarding the raw material as well as the lifecycle.

In this video, they explain how beverage companies can profit from conscious water usage by teaming up with Krones.