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Broad Street Brewing - Cracking the Code on Brewery Uptime
How Broad Street Brewing reduced coding-related interruptions and startup maintenance with the LEIBINGER JET2 NEO.
Industry: Craft brewing
Application: Date and lot coding on aluminum cans
Product: LEIBINGER JET2 NEO
LEIBINGER Partner: Delaware Valley Packaging Group (DVPG)
Reliable Coding for a Growing Craft Brewery
As Broad Street Brewing expanded its canning operation, its existing coding system was becoming a source of unnecessary maintenance and production interruptions. Inconsistent print quality and poor ink adhesion meant operators could not always count on clear, durable codes on every can.
Working with LEIBINGER distribution partner Delaware Valley Packaging Group (DVPG), the Philadelphia brewery installed a LEIBINGER JET2 NEO continuous inkjet (CIJ) printer. The new system gives the team a dependable coding process that requires less operator attention and is ready to print even after several days between production runs.
"The LEIBINGER made an immediate difference on our line. We should have switched sooner."
Ed Webber
Co-Owner, Broad Street Brewing
The Challenge: Consistent Codes Without Constant Attention
Broad Street Brewing is a Philadelphia-based craft brewery producing small-batch beers ranging from classic lagers to rotating seasonal releases. As demand grew and the brewery expanded its canning operation, dependable date and lot coding became increasingly important.
Its previous coding system was not delivering the consistency the team needed. Print quality varied, ink did not always adhere properly to the aluminum cans, and operators regularly had to make adjustments or troubleshoot the printer during production.
The brewery needed a system that could produce clear, durable codes without adding another maintenance-intensive process to the canning line.
Finding the Right Solution with Delaware Valley Packaging Group
Broad Street Brewing turned to Delaware Valley Packaging Group (DVPG) to find a better fit for its application. After evaluating the brewery's requirements, DVPG recommended and installed one LEIBINGER JET2 NEO on the canning line.
The solution was selected to address two key challenges: dependable operation and consistent print adhesion on wet aluminum cans.
For beverage producers, moisture and condensation can make cans a challenging surface to code. With the LEIBINGER solution, Broad Street Brewing can produce durable codes even when cans are wet, giving operators confidence in print quality throughout the production run.
Ready to Print After Days of Downtime
One of the biggest day-to-day improvements is apparent before the first can reaches the line.
Broad Street Brewing's canning operation can be shut down for several days between production runs. When it is time to start again, operators simply power on the JET2 NEO and begin production. No startup cleaning or maintenance is required.
This is especially valuable in a production environment that does not necessarily run every day. Instead of spending time preparing or troubleshooting the printer after an extended stop, the team can focus on getting the canning line running.
Less Maintenance, Fewer Interruptions
The benefits continue once production is underway. Print remains consistent throughout the run, reducing the need for operators to make adjustments or stop the line to troubleshoot coding issues.
For Broad Street Brewing, reduced maintenance, no startup cleaning and fewer interruptions have made the coding process easier to manage. The team can be confident that the printer will be ready when production starts and continue delivering consistent codes throughout the run.
What Reliable Coding Means for Brewery Production
Date and lot codes play an important role in identifying products and maintaining traceability throughout the supply chain. But the coding process itself should not become a source of unnecessary work.
This is particularly relevant for breweries and other beverage producers that may experience frequent production stops, condensation on packaging or changing production schedules. A coding system that starts reliably and maintains consistent print quality can reduce operator intervention and help keep the packaging process moving.
For Broad Street Brewing, that means the coding equipment can do its job in the background while the production team focuses on brewing and packaging.
LEIBINGER Technology with Local Application Expertise
The Broad Street Brewing project combines LEIBINGER coding technology with the application expertise and local support of Delaware Valley Packaging Group.
DVPG helped identify the appropriate solution for the brewery's production environment, installed the system and provides local support. Together, DVPG and LEIBINGER have given Broad Street Brewing a coding solution that addresses the challenges it experienced with its previous system while supporting the brewery's continued growth.
Looking for a Better Way to Code Beverage Cans?
Wet cans, frequent production stops and startup maintenance can all add complexity to beverage coding.
The right continuous inkjet solution can help reduce that burden while delivering clear, durable date and lot codes throughout production.
