Beverages
The
soft drink industry is dominated by a relatively small number of
manufacturers, for whom product consistency is especially
important. APV has particular expertise in transferring
standardized process systems around the world and ensuring product
consistency.
In addition to providing total process service, APVmanufactures sophisticated process components that are extremely flexible, yet able toproduce top quality products. Plus, we can provide expert help in the development of imaginative new products. This combination of flexibility in manufacturing and market insight is vital in today's climate of ever-increasing demand for new and unique soft drinks.
Other productsand services available from APV include:
- Expert engineering, planning and implementation services
- A full line of pumps, double-seat valves, fittings, tanks, heat exchangers and homogenisers (to improve product stability, shelf-life, flavour and colour)
- Automated process control systems, made to match precise industry requirements
- Local sales and service centers to provide on-the-spot support for customers (major manufacturers and niche specialists)
- Worldwide technical support in new product development
- International expert teams to manage entire projects
- Customers can test unit systems and valve manifolds at our Development Facilities
APV expertise includes the following types of drinks:
- Cola
- Sports drinks
- Pepper-type drinks
- Citrus (carbonated)
- Mineral water
APV's technical excellence covers process stages such as:
- Sugar dissolving
- sugar storage silos
- high-precision weighing and dosing
- dissolving equipment
- Syrup preparation
- multi-ingredient handling
- preparation and storage systems
- Premixing
- multi-function premixers
- water dearation
- mixing
- carbonating
- Pasteurising
In addition APV has vast experience in the areas of:
- clean-in-place (CIP) systems
- automation and control
The process equipment supplied by APV is designed for high performance, reliability and versatility, together with low maintenance and operating costs.
APV's in-depth knowledge and active involvement in the development of the world's beverage industry, combined with proven experience in project management of both small and major capital projects, makes APV the ideal partner for the design and installation of state-of-the-art production equipment.
