Memphis
Packaging
The Memphis Packaging Center has the capability to package a multitude of glass and aluminum can configurations. We have a total capacity to package over 60 million cases.
Glass Packaging
11.2 oz. Package Configurations
12 oz. Package Configurations
Can Packaging
12 oz. Sleek Package Configurations
- 12-pack loose
- 24-pack loose
- 4/6/8/12 pack fiber
12 oz. Package Configurations
- 24-pack loose
- 4/6/8/12/15/18 pack fiber
- 30 cube
- 4-pack/6-pack rim applied Hi-Cone
16 oz. Package Configurations
- 24-pack loose
- 4/6/8/12/15/18 pack fiber
- 4-pack/6-pack rim applied Hi-Cone
24 oz. Package Configurations
- 12-pack loose
- 24-pack loose
Quality
Quality Assurance is achieved through integration of quality control, auditing, measurement method validation, and data validation. In our Production/Quality Assurance Program, quality checks by Production and QA occur at key receiving, blending, filling and finished goods locations. A state-of-the-art laboratory backs up the staff with chemical, physical and microbiological testing capabilities.
- Anton Paar Alcolyzer and DMA 4500 density meter for beverage analysis
- Mettler-Toledo Digital Refractometer: BRIX and Refractive index
- Schimadzu 1201 UV-Vis spectrometer
- Sigrist Process LabScat Photo/Haze meter
- Metrohm DPM750 autotitrator
- Perkin-Elmer GC
- Agilent HPLC
- Package Fills; Air and CO2
- Secure Seal Test
- Wilkens-Anderson (WACO) equipment for double seam full teardowns and evaluation
- Eklund-Harrison Pasteurization Units monitoring
- Anton Paar 35N Hand held density meters
- Biotrace ATP luminometers to monitor microbial contamination
- pH meters
- Mettler-Toledo Digital Refractometer
- Total plate count
- Yeast and mold count
- Water plating
- CIP Validation / Sanitation monitoring
- Yeast Management
- Sensory Evaluation
- Retain Sample Library
- Analytical and Packaging Data Reporting
- Document Retention
- GMP / HAACP, Food Safety, Plant audits
- Sanitation Program Management
- GMP and HACCP program Management
Warehousing / Logistics
Our warehouse, distribution and logistics experience is extensive. Careful handling and inspection at our warehouse ensures product leaves in excellent condition. Proper loading by our experienced personnel provides damage-free shipping for both domestic and international shipments.
Warehousing and Distribution
- 328,080 square feet
- Rail car capacity -- BNSF spike directly behind brewery
- Highjump software bar code tracking installed