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brewing & packaging
Staying informed about the state of the art in brewing and packaging has never been more important. Current technological advances, new research results and different styles of processing can all have an impact on your company's future. First Key has affiliations and joint-ventures with almost all of the major international brewing education centers.

As independent advisors, First Key works with clients to ensure quality and get what they need to continuously improve productivity and cost efficiencies. We do this through operational efficiency audits, innovative cost effective high efficiency layout recommendations, machinery selection, installation and start-up supervision and process alignment.

Our brewing and packaging technology specialists are innovative leaders in their fields. They each have an average of over 20 years experience directing the brewing and packaging affairs in major organizations, and specialize in delivering practical solutions in all areas of operation.

 
Improve Beer Quality
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Our approach involves analysis of symptoms, diagnosis of root cause and recommendations for the best solutions. We have helped breweries solve all kinds of problems for over 25 years. read more+
 
Maintain Beer Quality First Key’s QMSis for management and assurance of product quality. It provides a statement of Quality Policy, and details procedures and methods by which the policy is to be adhered to. It sets out quality goals and … read more+
 
Brewpubs and
Craft Breweries
First Key has been connected with brewpubs and craft breweries since 1982. We have partnered with many clients right from the start.. assisting with conceptual plans right through to startup and operations.
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Operations
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At First Key we understand the struggles of balancing rising product costs, time to market, customer demands for superior service and quality, and corporate bottom-line requirements. Operations must become a competitive advantage…
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Engineering In-depth brewery process design knowledge and project management know-how is essential to maximize return on capital in dealing with brewery expansions, new plant construction, and upgrading and renovation projects. read more+
 
Enviornment Corporate Sustainability is a business approach that creates long-term shareholder value by embracing opportunities and managing risks deriving from economic, environmental, governance, human resources and social developments. read more+
 
Capital Projects First Key Project Group combines brewing and malting knowledge and process know-how with project control and construction management expertise. We will manage and control the budget and schedule, and work seamlessly with the client’s team, technology suppliers, and local contractors. read more+
 
Interim Staffing Services When organizations require additional staff to support their activities, we can provide skilled personnel to work in a balance of on-site and off-site presence through either short term secondments or ongoing technical service arrangements. read more+
 
Expansion
Master Plan
First Key is in a unique position to offer practical solutions because of our cross functional approach and the experience of our people in dealing with facility expansions, new plant construction, upgrading and renovation projects. read more+
   
 
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Services
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Improve Beer Quality
Maintain Beer Quality
Brewpubs and Craft Breweries
Operations
Engineering
Environment
Capital Projects
Interim Staffing Services
Expansion Master Plan
 
 
Sample Projects
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We offer a wealth of experience developed in hundreds and hundreds of studies and projects for brewing and malting plants around the world.  read more+  
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