It’s in The Can

Okell’s Brewery has installed a new state-of-the-art canning line at its headquarters in Kewaigue.

The facility was opened by the Lieutenant Governor Sir John Lorimer today (March 5).

He opened it at an event that also marked the start of celebrations of the 175th anniversary of the brewery. 

In The Can

The introduction of the new fully-automated canning line is a significant step for the company as it will eliminate the need for beer to be exported off the island for the canning process.

Capable of producing 1500 canned drinks per hour, in a number of different sizes from 150ml to 500ml.

The facility can be used for cider, seltzers and soft drinks as well as Okell’s trademark range of beers.

Commenting on the new equipment, Okell’s Managing Director Ollie Neale said: “The new canning line represents a major investment in making our operations more efficient and more sustainable.

Cost Saving

Ollie added: “The high-quality equipment, made by a leading UK manufacturer, is capable of high-speed precision operations that preserve the freshness and purity of our brews and also give lots of scope for innovative labelling and presentation.

“Canned drinks are popular with customers as they are more lightweight than bottles and easier to store.

Okell’s Managing Director, Ollie Neale.

“For our business, being able to can drinks on island will save on costs as well as emissions as our drinks will no longer need to be sent away for this process.”