The Swedish bottled water industry is expanding rapidly, driven by shifting consumer preferences toward healthier hydration, as well as stringent quality and sustainability standards. For producers of natural mineral water, like Guttsta Källa, maintaining consistent compressed air quality and high-speed efficiency is paramount. Compressed air is the critical force behind precise filling, and automated packaging. The challenge was finding a reliable, energy-efficient system that could support significant production scaling without compromising the food-grade compressed air quality required for the Swedish Food Authority's strict approval. Traditional systems often fall short on efficiency and reliability under such demanding conditions.
The comprehensive ELGi solution, including EG Series compressors, receiver tanks, dryers, and filters, advances the production at Guttsta Källa with its reliability-centred design and energy-efficient technology. The installation was tailored to meet the unique demands of high-speed beverage production, delivering stable compressed air pressure across all processes, from bottle filling to final palletising.
"ELGi is committed to engineering machines that offer maximum operational value and sustainability benefits to our customers," said Tord Sandberg, Senior Manager – Business Development. "The success at Guttsta Källa is a perfect example of how our superior air-end technology and comprehensive compressed air treatment packages provide the reliability and efficiency necessary for the most demanding applications, like food and beverage production, enabling true operational expansion."
He added, "Our collaboration with our local partner, Segelborgs Industriservice AB, ensured that the system was expertly commissioned, fully supported, and optimised to minimise total cost of ownership while maximising uptime for Guttsta Källa’s critical bottling line."
Key Results and Benefits for Guttsta Källa:
- Production Scaling: Enabled an increase in production capacity, supporting Guttsta Källa’s market growth.
- Energy Efficiency: Validated energy savings of 120,000 kWh annually, significantly reducing operational costs and carbon footprint.
- Compressed Air Quality Assurance: Multi-stage filtration guarantees reliable compressed air quality.
- Pressure Stability: Delivered consistent, stable pressure across the entire facility, ensuring accurate filling.
- Responsive Support: Excellent local support from Segelborgs Industriservice AB ensures rapid issue resolution and sustained uptime.
The ELGi system, defined by its patented airend design and intelligent controls, was engineered for longevity and maximising performance while minimising power consumption. This careful orchestration of technology ensured continuity of production throughout the modernisation transition.
ELGi’s range of compressed air solutions, including the energy-efficient EG Series compressors, is available globally through ELGi’s extensive Channel Partner network. These screw air compressors are specifically designed to meet diverse industry requirements for reliability and energy efficiency.
