This lightweight disposable keg is today in use at more than 30 different breweries. At the last edition of the Beverage Innovation Awards 2009, which was held during Drinktec 2009, this revolutionary solution has won the prize for the “best alternative packaging category”, the winner company was Netherlands based Lightweight Containers, for its KeyKeg one-way dispensing line.
SIPA has developed for KeyKeg the technology and the process to produce with its one-step technology the spheric ball whic is placed inside the carbon to withstand the pressure.
KeyKeg® solves all the logistic problems connected to steel kegs, which disappear because of theft and losses. At low-volume outlets KeyKeg® provides easy use and long preserved quality after broaching.
KeyKeg main advantages:
• Reduction of costs and capital investment
• No loss or damage of steel kegs anymore
• Cleaning and administration costs are no longer necessary
• No storage of empty kegs
• Environmentally friendly