Spotlighting Krones’ entire portfolio
It’s almost drinktec time! From 15 to 19 September, Munich will once again be host to the world’s leading trade fair for the beverage and liquid food industry. And we at Krones are already hard at work preparing a spectrum of exhibits that will showcase a variety of innovations and further developments in keeping with our motto: “Solutions beyond tomorrow”.
Krones will once again occupy all of Hall B6. In addition, this year we’ll extend into the PET Point in Hall C6 just next door, expanding our exhibit space to approximately 10,000 square metres. That gives us enough room to showcase the Krones Group’s entire portfolio: From superior process technologies to energy- and media-efficient filling and packaging solutions right through to fully automated intralogistics concepts – Krones will show how digital transformation, sustainability and efficiency are not only compatible but, in fact, enhance each other.
In this short video, Chief Sales Officer Thomas Ricker reveals more details about what awaits you at the Krones stand in September:
We’ll focus on these topics
Transforming a vision into reality
At drinktec 2022, we presented a vision. In 2025, we’re bringing that vision to life, in fully automated and connected line concepts for the future.
But beyond this integrated concept, we’re also highlighting individual solutions from Krones that demonstrate how deliberate, well-thought-out actions can yield valuable gains and savings in your ongoing production operations.
Minding your footprint in more ways than one
For many beverage makers, the decision to invest in a new line is driven by a need for a small physical footprint and therefore a compact layout. But space requirements are just one of many aspects informing our efforts to develop new and improved solutions for glass containers.
Krones knows all about customers’ needs and wants – and we’ve got the right solutions, too. At drinktec, you can see first-hand how we’ve put our vision for space savings, digital transformation and sustainability into practice.
Full speed ahead into the future
The can is a popular and sustainable packaging option. For beverage producers who use cans, Krones offers turnkey lines from a single source – right through to the high-output range.
Visit us at drinktec and get to know the many machines and features that will not only take your production speed to the next level but also make you a leader in terms of sustainability and digital innovation.
It doesn’t get any safer than this
If you want to ensure a microbiologically safe environment for sensitive drinks, there’s no way round aseptic filling. So it’s hardly surprising that the technology is booming right now. Our developers are also huge fans – which is why they’re continually finding new ways to make our systems even better. First and foremost, they’ve focused on shrinking the physical footprint, reducing resource consumption, shortening cleaning times and speeding up product change-overs.
Whether you are already running aseptic equipment or are interested in adding this pioneering technology, we’ve got plenty for you to explore at drinktec.
The Krones family advantage
We take a holistic view of things. And so, when it comes to product manufacture, we support our customers throughout the entire process, from the raw materials right through to the finished product.
To ensure that our efforts are successful, we rely on the vast expertise of the entire Krones family, leveraging synergies and know-how across the group. And drinktec is an excellent opportunity to meet representatives from all of our companies in one place. In collaboration with our subsidiaries Steinecker, Milkron, HST, Evoguard, Ampco Pumps, and Perfinox and GHS, we’ll show an integrated, resource-saving process technology portfolio.
Absolute efficiency is key
Short pathways, lean processes and agile material flows that can be adapted to current production and shipping needs with utmost flexibility – when it comes to intralogistics, absolute efficiency is key. In order to achieve it, we leave nothing to chance in the planning and execution of intralogistics projects.
The requisite expertise here comes from System Logistics. With storage and retrieval, order-picking and driverless transport systems as well as the matching software solutions, System Logistics is your ideal partner for implementing integrated intralogistics solutions.
PET Point: packed full of know-how
If you’re visiting drinktec and walk from the Krones stand in Hall B6 into Hall C6, you’ll arrive once again at Krones. Or rather, you’ll find three Krones subsidiaries specialising in plastics beyond filling and packaging.
Netstal, MHT and Krones Recycling are teaming up as a single point of contact at the drinktec PET Point for those seeking circular solutions for plastics. They will present new, innovative technologies and configurations that don’t just close the loop but reinvent it.
Savings that count
Where can I save energy and other resources in my production operations? How can I prevent waste and achieve circularity? Which sustainability goals are realistic – and what do I need in order to achieve them? These days, companies can’t afford to ignore questions like these. Which is why we are designing innovations that reconcile sustainability and profitability.
Whether it’s our enviro-certified technologies, digital services for optimising production and resource use or our comprehensive energy and sustainability consulting, we’ve got solutions that will sustainably transform our industry. At drinktec, you’ll learn how you can use them to maximum effect for your specific application and how you can set yourself up for a successful, sustainable future.
Next-level production
Krones and digital transformation are a perfect match. Krones has long been much more than a traditional machinery manufacturer. As a technology company serving the beverage and liquid food industry, we help our customers implement digital solutions that enable them to achieve lasting success despite increasing complexity and fast-paced change. We can do that thanks to our broad portfolio, which is already tailored to the industry, offering a diverse range of promising software solutions that help bring clarity to complex production processes, optimise them and take them to the next level of efficiency and sustainability.
At drinktec, we’ll give you a look into the digital future, in which connectivity and artificial intelligence will play a major role. And we can assure you that Krones will help you take your production to new heights of performance.
Top performance together
As the name suggests: The experts of the Krones Lifecycle Service are real partners and always stay by your side for the entire service life of your Krones equipment – worldwide and around the clock. This includes a comprehensive after-sales support, but also extends far beyond that: We support you in optimising the performance and service life of your plant, organising your warehouse in the best possible way and always keeping an eye on resource-saving options for your production. How do we do that? By combining our many years of know-how, high-quality products and intelligent, digital services. We identify your requirements and wishes and translate them into solutions tailored precisely to your needs – from individual services to practical, modularly configurable service packages.
We look forward to presenting you service innovations at the drinktec, such as proactive support enabled by monitoring downtimes and your line performance or the use of AI for an optimised production planning.
Live talks – on the drinktec stage and streaming online
Get ready to be inspired! Over the course of the entire week of drinktec, our Forum will host a variety of speakers from our own team, our customers and other partners. More than 40 short presentations will outline the latest technological trends, provide exclusive insights into production practices and discuss key topics for the future of our industry.
Topic of the day: The line of the future
At the last drinktec, it was still just a vision. Now, it’s reality. Find out what the PET line of the future is all about – and experience a fantastic full-circle moment with us.
Topic of the day: Digital transformation
Tailor your transformation to your needs. Find out how you can use digital services, automation solutions and AI applications to take your production to the next level – with practical explanations and real examples from our industry.
Topic of the day: Sustainability
Dive into the many facets of sustainability – from reducing consumption to leveraging circularity and protecting the climate. Our speakers will give you exciting insights that extend beyond our own industry.
Topic of the day: Trends and products
From label-less bottles to more efficient beer filling to compact aseptic solutions: What are our development teams working on right now? And which trends are coming to the beverage industry? Find out during today’s forum.
Topic of the day: Visions
As the fair draws to a close, we’ll look forward instead of back. In fact, we’ll turn our gaze far into the future. The last morning of our forum is dedicated to exploring the challenges of the future – with another very special and exciting talk from one of our customers.
Of course, you want to spend as little time waiting around as possible when you visit the Krones stand. That’s why we invite you to book an appointment now to speak with a member of our sales team at drinktec.
Krones Forum: our programme is online!
Aha moments and exclusive insights guaranteed: The Krones Forum at drinktec 2025 will bring a whole host of experts and decision-makers to the stage. Look forward to more than 40 keynote speeches, panel discussions and specialists’ presentations. The complete programme is now available on our drinktec website – including a handy scheduling function that allows you to save all the presentations time slots you find particularly interesting directly to your calendar.
Join our Forum online
Did you know? There are two ways to participate in the Forum
- On site at our trade fair stand in Hall B6
- From anywhere via live stream
No registration is required. Just drop by or tune in – and be inspired!
The Superior Services of the Krones Lifecycle Service
As the name suggests: The experts of the Krones Lifecycle Service are real partners and always stay by your side for the entire service life of your Krones equipment – worldwide and around the clock. This includes a comprehensive after-sales support, but also extends far beyond that: We support you in optimising the performance and service life of your plant, organising your warehouse in the best possible way and always keeping an eye on resource-saving options for your production. How do we do that? By combining our many years of know-how, high-quality products and intelligent, digital services. We identify your requirements and wishes and translate them into solutions tailored precisely to your needs – from individual services to practical, modularly configurable service packages.
We look forward to presenting you service innovations at the drinktec, such as proactive support enabled by monitoring downtimes and your line performance or the use of AI for an optimised production planning.
Visit us at the trade fair in Hall B6 to learn more – we look forward to seeing you!
Plan your visit in advance
We’ve put together the most important information about the drinktec trade fair – and we’ll share the quickest route to the Krones stand.
drinktec 2025
This year, the drinktec trade fair will take place from 15 to 19 September at the Messe München trade fair centre in Munich.
For details on opening hours, the programme and directions on how to get there, please visit the drinktec website.
Finding your way around
The Krones stand occupies all of Hall B6 and extends into parts of the neighbouring Hall C6.
The fastest way to get to us is through the East Entrance (Eingang Ost).
A map of the entire trade fair centre is available on the drinktec website.
