ACF: Gerolsteiner invests in new Cold Aseptic Bottle Filling Line from KHS 

In the future, innovative ACF (aseptic cold filling) line equipment from KHS will be going hand in hand with Gerolsteiner's so-called innovation offensive. Jörg Croseck, Management Spokesperson at Gerolsteiner: "We will be drawing one part of our growth from new, innovative products that in this form aren't even on the German market as yet. As the market leader, we will be reaffirming our pioneering role and by uncoupling ourselves decisively from the traditional mineral water market."

According to Bernd Engelhaupt, Engineering Manager at Gerolsteiner, the decision was made based on an exhaustive comparison of all ACF systems available on the market. Bernd Engelhaupt: "KHS' extensive ACF know-how and a technical concept that is well thought out down to the last detail were the convincing factors for us."

KHS also enjoys a unique position with regard to the broad range of aseptic solutions by offering the KHS Alfill method of dry sterilization iwth H2O2 in addition to the wet sterilization method with Peracetic Acid. Both methods provide maximum microbiological safety. Gerolsteiner implements the wet method of bottle sterilization. Caps are sterilized using the dry cap disinfection and sterilisation technique.

With modern ACF equipment from KHS, Gerolsteiner enjoys greatest possible freedom for innovation. The filling of widely differing sizes and shapes of non-refillable plastic bottles, and the bottling of many different types of beverage are possible here without the need for any preservatives whatsoever. Bernd Engelhaupt: "With KHS ACF equipment, we are well-equipped for taking the next steps in our innovation offensive."