ABB and B&R to Showcase Joint Brewery and Beverage Automation at drinktec 2025
Integrated Solutions for Brewing and Beverage Production
ABB and B&R Industrial Automation will highlight joint innovations at drinktec 2025 in Munich.
The event runs from September 15 to 19 at Messe München, Germany.
Together, ABB and B&R will show how combined technologies improve efficiency, quality, and sustainability.
They will present one interoperable platform covering process control, adaptive manufacturing, and digital optimization.
End-to-End Coverage with One Digital Platform
Visitors can explore solutions from raw material conversion to filling and packaging lines.
At Booth 472/480 in Hall C5, ABB and B&R will display one connected automation ecosystem.
Highlights include ABB Ability™ BeerMaker, powered by System 800xA®, and B&R’s adaptive packaging technologies.
BeerMaker reduces water and energy usage while ensuring consistent brewing quality.
BeerMaker Deployment in South America
The BeerMaker solution already runs in a major South American brewery.
There, ABB integrated BeerMaker into an existing System 800xA installation.
This milestone proves its scalability and value for global beverage producers.
Live Demonstrations at the Event
Attendees can join the ABB Technology Experience: Mechanical Engineering & Industry (ATEMI).
This interactive demo combines ABB drive, safety, control, and visualization technologies.
B&R will showcase ACOPOStrak and ACOPOS 6D, enabling faster changeovers and personalized packaging.
Digital Tools for Smarter Beverage Plants
The joint showcase emphasizes Modular Type Package (MTP) concepts for faster engineering.
ABB and B&R also bring Energy Management, Advanced Process Control, and Connected Workforce tools.
These solutions enhance flexibility, resilience, and sustainability across beverage operations.
Commitment to Cleaner, Smarter Operations
Marcello Gulinelli, Global Head of Food & Beverage at ABB, emphasized the joint vision.
He noted ABB and B&R deliver complete coverage “from brewing to bottling” under one platform.
Their combined expertise helps producers run cleaner, leaner, and smarter operations.
About ABB and B&R
ABB drives sustainable transformation in global industries with 110,000 employees worldwide.
B&R, headquartered in Austria, specializes in machine and factory automation with Industrial IoT standards.
Together, ABB and B&R empower manufacturers to embrace digital transformation with efficiency and agility.