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End-of-line Automation for Aussie Winery

Part of the LVMH group, Domaine Chandon Australia is a down under specialist in sparkling wine.

Smooth handling of bottles and partitions is a hallmark of the Wrap-Around case packer.
Smooth handling of bottles and partitions is a hallmark of the Wrap-Around case packer.

Recently the firm installed Sidel end-of-line packaging systems aimed at improving the efficiency of its overall bottling operations. Highlights included the installation of a Cermex WB46 wraparound case packer including a partition inserter module and a complementary PalAccess palletizer. The result was an increase in the utilization rate of their manufacturing assets and improved case stacking quality on pallets, which in turn have led to improved downstream logistics.

The sparkling wine segment currently accounts for 6.9% of the wine and cider market in Australia, and it’s expected to grow further over the next five years. New companies are expected to enter into this segment, and to stay competitive, large industry players like Chandon will have to further adopt automation as part of their production routines.

Sidel and Chandon began working on this particular end-of-line project a few years ago, starting with a number of conceptual layouts based on the available floor space, the packaging design specifications, and Domaine Chandon’s technical requirements for the equipment. Wraparound packing is not widely used in this industry, but the Australian sparkling wine producer quickly identified the benefits of using this type of case versus the more commonly seen Regular Slotted Case (RSC) designs.

“Chandon is a true pioneer in their use of this case format,” says Julien Claudin, Country Manager for Australia at Sidel. “ Despite the challenges involved in coupling this case design with the integration of a partition inserter module within the same piece of equipment, we were very excited to be part of this journey.”

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