Krones AG

Ever wonder how your favorite beverage gets from the factory floor to your hand? Here at Krones AG, in the heart of Neutraubling, Germany, that question gets answered. Krones AG isn’t just a factory. It’s a global powerhouse of bottling and packaging innovation. Founded in 1951 by Hermann Kronseder, this company’s story is intertwined with Germany’s post-war resurgence. Kronseder began by crafting semi-automatic labeling machines in a small workshop. Fast forward to today, and Krones AG designs, develops, and manufactures complete systems for the beverage and liquid food industries. From the initial brewhouse to the final packaged product, Krones AG has their fingerprints on the process. They produce everything from stretch blow-molding machines for PET bottles to high-speed fillers, labelers, and packers. They even engineer the IT solutions that control these intricate systems. Krones AG’s commitment to sustainability is evident in their Metapure PET recycling process, allowing used bottles to find new life in food-grade applications. Krones AG didn’t simply grow. It strategically acquired companies like Anton Steinecker Maschinenfabrik for brewhouse manufacturing and Zierk Maschinenbau GmbH for bottle washers, expanding its expertise. The acquisition of the Italian company Kosme S.R.L. allows them to cater to even smaller businesses. Krones AG is more than a manufacturer. It’s an innovator. They introduced the LitePac system, reducing packaging waste by a staggering 75%. Their FlexWave system uses microwaves to heat preforms, saving energy in PET bottle production. Krones AG’s global reach is impressive, with a presence in approximately 90 countries, demonstrating its impact on the world’s beverage industry. So, next time you enjoy a refreshing drink, remember the journey it took, a journey often facilitated by the ingenuity and innovation of Krones AG right here in Neutraubling.