Beverage Industry - New Belgium Brewing Company

Beverage Industry - New Belgium Brewing Company
Asheville, NC
Hyster Meets New Belgium Brewing Company’s Challenging Keg Line Needs
New Belgium Brewing Company was founded in 1991 and currently ranks as the fourth-largest craft brewery and eighth-largest overall brewery in the United States. New Belgium Brewing produces 14 year-round beers, including Fat Tire Belgian Style Ale, at their two facilities in Fort Collins, CO and Asheville, NC.
Challenge
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In late 2015, New Belgium Brewing Company opened the Asheville, NC location with a capacity of 250,000 barrels. From the opening, this new location encountered logistical challenges with its packaging and distribution and had distinct needs for its keg line, which was located in a small and tight space. New Belgium Brewing Company looked to Hyster Company to recommend solutions to streamline the operation.
Solution
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Hyster Company helped the client determine an optimal mix of forklifts with high-level maneuverability in tight spaces to allow easy loading and unloading of products onto the keg line. Hyster Company also identified beneficial add-ons, such as reverse lights and seat-side mini-levers that met particular needs and further enhanced operator efficiency.
Results
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New Belgium Brewing Company selected electric-powered forklifts, which further enhance fuel efficiency versus using propane. The ergonomic options selected provide increased productivity and enhanced operator safety.
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