BERICAP will be showcasing closure solutions that meet present and future requirements at BrauBeviale in Nuremberg from November 26 to 28, 2024. Whether plastic or aluminium, the BERICAP closures for alcoholic beverages, mineral water, soft drinks, or energy drinks are convenient and safe to use, environmentally friendly, and individually tailored to the needs of the beverage industry. The leading manufacturer of plastic and aluminium closures can be found at booth 219 in hall 4, where visitors can discover how manufacturers can easily switch over to the tethered caps that are already mandatory for many beverages to overcome new challenges. They can also learn about the different types of sports caps and the sustainable options that are already possible today.
Clip Aside Tethered Caps: established and flexibly adaptable to new requirements
An important step has been taken. EU Directive 2019/904 made tethered caps mandatory for non-returnable PET bottles and beverage cartons with a capacity of up to three litres from July 3, 2024, onwards. The Clip Aside tethering system on the closure’s drop band was developed early on by BERICAP to simplify the process of switching filling lines over to the new tethered closures. Today, more than 15 billion bottles on over 70 filling lines have been fitted with the BERICAP Clip Aside caps. The sustainable and user-friendly closures with an up to 180-degree opening angle are available for neck finishes ranging from 26 to 38 mm in beverage categories such as carbonated soft drinks (CSDs), water, juice and tea drinks, and dairy products. Customers aiming for a quick and flexible switch over to resealable tethered caps that represent an alternative to aluminium seal foils (‘alu seal-free’) in the milk and dairy segment will also find the solutions they are looking for at BERICAP.
Sports caps for a mobile future
BERICAP’s sports caps are also available in a tethered version. Sustainability and comfort are key attributes of the products in this portfolio, and the BERICAP sport caps are produced in a particularly eco-friendly way. For example, the one-piece sports cap ‘Biarritz’ and the two-piece premium closure ‘Monet’ are manufactured in a mono-material design for optimum recyclability. Users also appreciate the convenience of sports caps. They can be opened using just one hand, and the dust cap folds back up to 180 degrees for ease of drinking, even when exercising or on the go. BERICAP’s sports caps have an additional tamper-evidence feature for optimum product protection.
Eco-friendly production to protect the planet
BERICAP is a pioneer in the development of sustainable closure systems and is committed to reducing material use. The specially developed lightweight range for cooking oils is produced in a mono-material design across different closure categories, avoiding the need for additional sorting in the recycling process. BERICAP has introduced energy-efficient manufacturing processes at its 30 plants in more than 25 countries, established global sustainability standards, and is involved in various sustainability initiatives.
A comprehensive selection of aluminium closures
The team at BERICAP Aluminium, formerly Mala Verschluss-Systeme GmbH, offers a diverse portfolio of roll-on closures for wines and spirits, milk-based drinks, and edible oils. The range extends from simple roll-on pilfer-proof (ROPP) aluminium closures to highly complex safety closures. All aluminium closures are available with different types of seals, and both they and the BERICAP plastic closures can be custom-designed.
“Requirements in the beverage segment are constantly changing. We are a forward-thinking company with a comprehensive portfolio of closures catering to every need. They safeguard product integrity, offer maximum convenience for consumers and make a sustainable contribution to environmental protection. BERICAP views its customers as partners, ensuring they have the strong support they need as they adapt to new requirements. We also have permanent R&D operations, which will enable us to develop the next innovations. Visit us at BrauBeviale – I’m sure we have the perfect solution for you in our range, too,” said Thomas Henkel, Sales Director Beverage Closures at BERICAP.
BrauBeviale is one of the leading capital goods exhibitions for the global beverage industry, with a focus on Europe. It has been held annually at the Nuremberg Exhibition Center since 1979. Last year’s event saw 953 exhibitors from the brewing, beverage and wine segments welcome around 31,000 visitors in a total of nine halls.