Everything about about Envases

The Craft Brewers Conference & BrewExpo America® in Las Vegas is the global event for beer professionals and enthusiasts. This “who’s who” of the beer industry is a hub for exchange, business, knowledge transfer, and networking. Envases also joined the beer conference in Las Vegas, making contacts and advancing its international business. We spoke with Alexander Krebs, responsible for international sales at Envases, about their efforts in the USA and the American beer market.

Exciting news from Öhringen: Sales expert Alexander Krebs has joined the Envases team. With his extensive experience in international sales, he will be responsible for Envases’ clients in North America and Europe (excluding the Germany-Austria-Switzerland region). As a family man and a genuine fan of the MiniKeg, he is eager to share the benefits of freshly tapped beer abroad. Allow us to introduce the newest member of the Envases International Sales team.

Whether it’s for Christmas, an anniversary, or to celebrate a new business relationship, finding the perfect customer gift is not always easy! Nevertheless, it’s worth the effort to carefully select a customer gift, as it reflects the appreciation and importance of the business relationship. Customer gifts that focus on enjoyment are particularly popular, just like our party keg!

Today’s brewer trainees are tomorrow’s customers! Envases is aware of this and has therefore always invested a lot of money as well as heart and soul in the promotion of young talent. As the world market leader, Envases sees its role not only as an innovation driver and reliable partner for its customers. For years, for example, the company has maintained a partnership with the Vocational School Center in Kulmbach, the second largest vocational school center in Upper Franconia, which operates its own training brewery.

The war in Ukraine, which has been going on since 2022, is causing consternation all over the world. Since then, the minikeg manufacturer Envases in Öhringen has also been looking for ways to help and alleviate the suffering of the local people. After several campaigns last year, another aid delivery has now been organized: Envases donated 500 refillable five-liter kegs, which can be used to supply a children’s hospital with drinking water.

Thinner sheet metal, energy-efficient production, PFAS-free coatings – these are just a few of the key issues that the Beverage Division at Envases Öhringen will be addressing in the medium term. The world market leader Envases Öhringen is currently setting the course for the future with many technical innovations and high investments in sustainability. Wilfried Hermann, who has been Head of Operations Beverage and Head of Plant 2 in Öhringen for a year, talks about the biggest challenges and explains why, for him, people are at the center of all decisions.

For Envases, sustainability is THE topic of the future. One of the key focuses of the international packaging company is on measures to reduce emissions, minimize environmental impact, and establish sustainable business practices in all areas. To address sustainability in a scientifically sound and efficient manner, Envases has joined the renowned Science Based Targets initiative. With their support, the company aims to define short-term goals this year which the company is committed to to achieving by 2030.

From vacation jobber to new team member at Envases Sales: Jannick Wagschal not only brings a breath of fresh air to the Sales Team Beverage, but also great enthusiasm for foreign trade topics. As part of his training as an industrial clerk with additional qualification, which he recently completed, he spent several weeks in France as well as at the Envases site in Denmark. Since working together and learning from each other are very important to him, the 23-year-old has also worked on a trainee exchange program between Öhringen and other European sites.

As the largest employer in the city and one of the largest in the Öhringen district, it is important for Envases to further develop and strengthen the public perception and identification with the company. In the context of the “50 Years of Minikeg” anniversary, support for local clubs and initiatives was a top priority last year. However, beyond the anniversary year, Envases is actively involved in regional sponsorship and focuses on a long-term and strong partnership with the TSG Öhringen.

As the new Managing Director of Envases Öhringen GmbH, 33-year-old Jochen Massa is responsible for around 700 employees here in Öhringen, most of whom he knows personally. That’s because he already completed his apprenticeship at the company. Now, 17 years later, he is at its helm. He explains why he upholds the same values as company boss and family father, what his plans are for the “great team” on site, and how Envases intends to live up to its social and ecological responsibilities.

With an aid delivery of around 8,000 tinplate kegs, Envases wants to help ensure that the population of Kiev continues to receive drinking water even in the event of supply bottlenecks. To this end, the minikeg world market leader from Öhringen is cooperating with the Obolon brewery, Ukraine’s largest beverage producer, which can fill drinking water into the five-liter barrels as needed. In order to realize this relief action, the Envases team had to overcome some bureaucratic and organizational challenges. A few weeks ago, the barrels finally arrived in Kiev.

Some have been relying on the five-liter beer kegs from Envases for many years, while others were interested in taking the opportunity to get to know the products better. The Free Brewers’ visit to Envases Öhringen, the world market leader for minikegs, was a good opportunity for the participants to exchange ideas and gather new inspiration so that they can continue to be successful even in difficult times.