Namaqua Wines, one of the largest wine producers in the Southern Hemisphere, has chosen to partner with SIG as its preferred carton packaging supplier for its low alcohol wine selection. The company has already started filling its wide range of low alcohol wines into SIG SlimlineBloc 1,000 ml carton packs.
Namaqua Wines, one of the largest wine producers in the Southern Hemisphere, has chosen to partner with SIG as its preferred carton packaging supplier for its low alcohol wine selection.
This is the first time the Namaqua company has invested in its own filling machine for aseptic carton packs, having previously used a co-packer to fill its wines.
Located on the west coast of South Africa, and with a passion for producing exceptional wines, Namaqua Wines is a pioneer in the country’s wine industry, with a focus on sustainability and innovation. The company has opted for a SIG Slimline Aseptic filling machine and has already started filling its wide range of low alcohol wines into SIG SlimlineBloc 1,000 ml carton packs. Namaqua is convinced that with this modern and fresh product and packaging concept, it will help to meet growing consumer demands and also boost its business.
Gabor Rapolthy, head of marketing and analytics at Namaqua Wines said by investing for the first time in filling technology for aseptic carton packs, it aims to set the course for further growth, starting with the low alcohol wine range.
“We’ve been producing wines for more than 75 years and have the fastest growing wine brand in South Africa for the past two years with our Raindance brand,” Rapolthy noted. “Our close partnership with SIG will help us to continue our robust growth, increase production volume, and expand our presence in the South African market even further.”
Abdelghany Eladib, president & general manager India, Middle East and Africa at SIG said the solutions provider’s presence in South Africa for many decades and the new investment by Namaqua Wines is another step forward for SIG in the country.
“As a leading supplier of carton packaging for wine in South Africa, we’re looking forward to growing our partnership with Namaqua, starting with its low alcohol wine selection,” Eladib added.
