THE PARTNER CONCEPT
Committed partners from the raw materials and supply industry as well as the beverage industry support the Finest Beer Selection in many ways.
OUR PLATINUM PARTNERS
WEYERMANN® MALZ
Weyermann® Specialty Malts is the world market leader in the field of brewing, roasted and caramel malts with a product portfolio of over 85 different varieties.
Since 1879, the Bamberg based family business, which is currently run by the 4th and 5th generation, has combined history and future in an unique way. Today, creative beer is brewed with Weyermann® specialty malts in more than 135 countries on every continent.
As a pioneer of the craft beer movement Weyermann® Malts has been at the side of the international US craft beer scene since 1994. 260 employees live their passion for malt and beer at the four locations in Bamberg, Hassfurt (Lower Franconia), Leesau (Upper Franconia) and Clingen (Thuringia) every day.
OUR PREMIUM PARTNERS
HOPSTEINER
Hopsteiner is one of the largest manufacturers of hop products and a world leader in the development of innovative hop products. Brewers and growers worldwide rely on Hopsteiner's innovation, service and products - and have done so for over 175 years. Hopsteiner’s’ primary goal is to ensure consistent high quality. Our new varieties must fulfil the requirements of our customers, as well as our hop growers.
Our research and development teams are constantly working on new products, disease resistant hop varieties, resulting in our hop varieties having lower carbon footprints. Our name is synonymous with hops, be that kettle, downstream or flavouring products. We provide full technical support for brewers worldwide. We will be happy to inform you about new products, developments in breeding and the current market situation.
SIEMENS
Siemens AG (Berlin and Munich) is a technology company focused on industry, infrastructure, transport, and healthcare. From more resource-efficient factories, resilient supply chains, and smarter buildings and grids, to cleaner and more comfortable transportation as well as advanced healthcare, the company creates technology with purpose adding real value for customers.
By combining the real and the digital worlds, Siemens empowers its customers to transform their industries and markets, helping them to transform the everyday for billions of people. Siemens has been a reliable partner of breweries for decades and support the master brewer's art with state-of-the-art technologies and solutions - above all with Braumat, the innovative process control system for every brewery.
KRONES
Valuable raw materials like water, plant proteins and oats; raw milk; or hops, malt and yeast go into the making of high-quality beverages and liquid foods. Before they are ready to leave the factory, they must pass through a number of individual steps. And the Krones Group offers the right solution for each one, from the making of the product itself to state-of-the-art filling and packaging systems right through to plastics recycling, intralogistics and digital technologies.
Each day, millions of beverage bottles and cans are processed on Krones equipment. Krones solutions are also used in the food and semi-luxury food industries as well as the chemical, pharmaceutical and cosmetic industries. Headquartered in Neutraubling, Germany, Krones employs some 17,200 people around the world. The Krones Group includes the listed parent company, Krones AG, plus more than 100 subsidiaries and offices worldwide. www.krones.com
Our Partners
RASTAL
Since more than 100 years, Rastal as glass manufacturer has become a highly regarded partner to renowned clients operating in the beverage industry as well as in the hospitality and catering sector. The family-run enterprise manufactures around 120 million glasses per year. Numerous well-known brands across the globe rely on Rastal's experience and technological expertise in all aspects of brand staging and branded consumer experience. With creative solutions that have been playing a key role in the world of modern glass design for many decades, Rastal design brings taste to life.
With more than 200 design prizes, awards, and nominations the Rastal design studio is one of the most renowned experts in the world today when it comes to glass design. The studio has developed – and continues to develop – legendary brand icons that have made design history. Based on comprehensive expertise and innovative technology, solutions are created that showcase brands in an independent and contemporary way.
WINTERHALTER
Winterhalter was founded in 1947 by Karl Winterhalter in Friedrichshaften on Lake Constance. Now his son Jürgen and grandson Ralph are managing the fortunes of the company. More than 2,000 employees worldwide ensure that the highest quality standards are met, and the warewashing specialist has a turnover of 400 million euros (2022) with more than 40 branch offices worldwide.
At Winterhalter, advice and customer service don’t just stop once a purchase has been made and the warewasher has been installed. "We don’t simply want to satisfy our customers’ current requirements, we want to gain their confidence and loyalty in the long term. Service plays an important role here: our comprehensive network guarantees fast and professional on-site support. Worldwide", the company emphasizes. Winterhalter pursues the following philosophy: strength in innovation, consequent customer focus, quality and reliability, customised complete solution, commitment and reliability, environment and sustainability.