Packaging News & Events

Why You and Your Team Need to Be at This Year’s Oktoberfest Celebration

September 26, 2023

ProBrew’s Oktoberfest is just around the corner, and if you’re a member of the beverage industry, you need to secure your spot to an event filled with the latest innovations, subject matter experts, and German food and beer compliments of ProBrew.

Oktoberfest 2023: A Brew-tiful Celebration

Oktoberfest 2023 is set to be the grandest celebration of the beverage industry, Bavarian culture, and the art of brewing. Hosted by ProBrew, a leading name in the beverage industry, this event promises to be an unforgettable experience for all those involved in the beer, wine, spirits, and beverage space.

Date and Venue:

Mark your calendars for this year’s Oktoberfest, which will take place October 11-12. The first night (October 11 @ 6:00 PM) will include an opening ceremony at Raised Grain Brewing Company in Waukesha, WI. This event will include food and beer compliments of ProBrew, free tours of the Raised Grain manufacturing operation, and a chance to speak with subject matter expert Jamie Bogner, Co-Founder of Craft Beer & Brewing and host of their weekly podcast.

Day 2 (October 12^th) will give attendees the opportunity to visit ProBrew’s production facility in Waukesha, WI. This will include a full tour of our operation, live trade show with other ProMach brands, and the opportunity to hear Jamie Bogner present a keynote presentation. Authentic German food and beer will be served in the afternoon as we continue the celebration of the industry.

Why Attend ProBrew’s Oktoberfest Event?

You might be wondering what sets ProBrew’s celebration apart from other Oktoberfest celebrations around the world. Well, here’s why you should clear your schedule for this extraordinary event:

Experience the Latest Innovations in Beverage Manufacturing and Packaging:

ProBrew and its fellow ProMach Craft Beer brands are renowned for its dedication to the beverage industry, and this event showcases the finest craft brewing and packaging equipment at both Raised Grain and our own manufacturing plant. Whether you’re looking to upgrade your operation today or just want to see what is out there, this event is a can’t miss.

Keynote Speaker – Jamie Bogner:

One of the highlights of Oktoberfest 2023 is the opportunity to meet and hear from Jamie Bogner, Co-Founder of Craft Beer & Brewing, and the host of their weekly podcast. He is a true subject matter expert on all things beverage and is joining us for both days of our Oktoberfest event.

Celebration of the Industry:

No Oktoberfest celebration is complete without world-class beer and food, and ProBrew is pulling out all the stops. Get ready to taste a variety of beers from our partner breweries across the nation. We will also be serving authentic German cuisine on Day 2 of our event.

How to Get Your Tickets

Securing your spot at Oktoberfest 2023 is a breeze. Simply visit the official event website here to register. If you need a hotel, we also have a block of rooms reserved at the local Embassy Suites by Hilton to accommodate.

Connect with Fellow Beer Enthusiasts

One of the most rewarding aspects of Oktoberfest 2023 is the opportunity to connect with like-minded beer enthusiasts from all over the world. Share your passion for brewing, swap stories, and make lifelong friends who share your love for craft beer.

In Conclusion

From the finest craft beers to the incredible learning opportunities, this event has it all. Don’t miss out on this exceptional celebration of beer, food, learning, and camaraderie. Register now and get ready for an unforgettable Oktoberfest experience.

Join us for Oktoberfest 2023, and let’s raise our steins to a brew-tiful celebration! Prost!

Secure Your Spot Today! If you have any questions, please reach out to evan.rusch@promachbuilt.com.

Serpa at Pack Expo Las Vegas: 2023 Show Review

September 15, 2023

If you didn’t get a chance to come out to Pack Expo Las Vegas this year, we’ve got you covered. Machines at our booth included the FM150 Beverage Cartoner, P200 Case Packer, FG Series Tray/Carton Former, P100 Cartoner and RF450/TL450 High Speed Insert Feeding System.

Watch a video tour of the Serpa booth:

Integrated Canister Line collaboration with Quest, Texwrap, ID Technology, CL&D, and Stratera:

The meetings and discussions we have with our customers at Pack Expo are invaluable to the work we do. We are eager to dive into finding the ideal Serpa solution for all of the exciting packaging projects we have discussed with you. Thank you to all who visited the booth and allowed us to be a part of your Pack Expo experience.

Photo of Blister Transport System and P100 Cartoner

Photo of RF450/TL450 High Speed Insert Feeding System

Photograph of Serpa Staff at Pack Expo Booth

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Pack Expo 2023 Show Guide from Serpa

September 6, 2023

Serpa has a lot to show you at Pack Expo Las Vegas this year. Here’s a preview of what you can expect to see.

Booth 3433

Serpa, Quest, Texwrap, and CL&D have joined forces to create an integrated line featuring filled canisters being tray packed, overwrapped and palletized. This line is perfect for packaging applications common in the nutraceutical and food industries.

A Serpa FG1 top load tray/carton former that will be forming trays from corrugated blanks. From there, trays are conveyed to a Quest QP200-SA2 case packer that will take canisters labeled by CL&D and place them in trays. Next, trays containing 12 canisters each are wrapped on a Tekkra T-1030 in-line shrink bundler system from Texwrap. Finally, a Quest Bot Bot QB320 space-saving robotic palletizer picks up wrapped trays and places them on a floor-level pallet. This packaging line at PACK EXPO 2023 is a great demonstration of the type of integrated packaging solution ProMach and its brands can develop to meet the full scope of automation needs of customers.

Serpa’s other machines in Booth 3433:

FM150 Beverage Cartoner

Robust build and 98% uptime, guaranteed. Runs standard/slim cans and glass/plastic bottles in multiple pack patterns. Ask about integration with a can filling system from TechniBlend.

P200 Side Load Case Packer

The workhorse of case packing solutions. See this versatile case packing running rigid product with a high speed upstacker.

Booth 3225

P100 Cartoner and Blister Transport System

Serpa will be exhibiting an integrated blister solution with our ProMach Pharma Solutions partner, Pharmaworks. Their TF2 blister machine will be seamlessly integrated with a Serpa P100 cartoner by our newly-designed Blister Transport System.

High Speed Insert Feeding System

Our patented insert feeding system is paired with a tray unloading system will also be on display in Booth 3225, along with other pharma packaging solutions from NJM and WLS.

Pack Expo Las Vegas promises to be a great showcase of solutions and integrations across ProMach brands. Visit Serpa at Booth C-3433 to see all that we have to offer for your next packaging project. Add us to your show planner. Not registered yet? Use our free comp code to register today!

We’ll see you in Las Vegas!

A Day in the Life: Greg Johnson, Senior Service Technician

August 10, 2023

How long have you been at Serpa?

9 years.

How did you find your way to Serpa?

I was contacted directly by a Serpa recruiter via LinkedIn.

What is a day in your life at Serpa like?

I am always at a customer site helping them with whatever they need. I am typically by myself either troubleshooting some sort of issue or helping them get their machine to run at its full capacity.

What inspires you to succeed at your job every day?

Our customer’s success. If they get out of their machine what they need, then I have done my job.

When do you have the most fun at work?

I have the most fun when I can utilize all the skills I have in the same day. This means that my day is not stuck doing the same type of task, and the day flies by.

Why did you select Serpa as opposed to another company?

When Serpa first contacted me, I was regularly getting contacted by headhunters, but rarely by a company directly. That was different and definitely made Serpa standout. I also really liked that they are an American company. The final piece for me was seeing the quality and craftsmanship put into every machine. It’s easy to be a representative of a company when those principles are followed.

What opportunities or experiences have you most enjoyed here?

The technologies we use are always on the cutting edge of innovation. I am always learning something new that will help me in the future.

If someone new were joining the team, what one piece of advice do you think they should know?

Be patient and know that even though we are always at a customer site; Serpa is always there to help you through any problem you might encounter. Also, do not be afraid to voice your opinion about a fix you think will work on an area of the machine that is having issues; Serpa has hired you to give this input.

What is something you’ve learned or your biggest takeaway so far?

The service management team really looks out for me and my well-being. I rarely have to work weekends or take after hours support calls. I have a very nice work/life balance that is rare for anyone that is employed as a traveling Service Technician.

What keeps you motivated and coming to work every day?

I like that I never know what the day might bring. I might be doing an electrical task, a mechanical task, troubleshooting the setup, or training. The diversity in each and every day keeps me fresh.

What are some of the biggest differences you’ve seen in previous places you’ve worked and Serpa?

The commitment to the service department and machines in field. Most companies only care about getting a sale and shipping that machine as fast as possible. As a service technician you can sometimes feel like you are on an island without any help because of that fact. When the founder of the company has a service background, it goes without saying that this will be a big focus of the company.

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Serpa’s 4th of July Potluck and 3rd Annual Salsa Contest

June 30, 2023

The Serpa team gathered to celebrate Independence Day this year with a taco cookout, potluck, and our third annual salsa contest. A big thank you to the team for working together and making this event possible. The food and company were excellent!