Doubling output and raising standards: Crisp Malt’s packaging transformation with Premier Tech

Crisp Malting

115k t/year

malt produced

20 t/hr

bagging capacity

80–100

pallets shipped daily

Rooted in Norfolk, England since 1870, Crisp Malt has been a leading global supplier of malted barley for brewers and distillers. Producing 115 000 tons a year across multiple sites and supplying customers worldwide, Crisp Malt prides itself on quality, consistency, and innovation. To meet soaring demand and ensure perfect pallet presentation for every shipment, Crisp Malt chose Premier Tech’s automated bagging and palletizing solutions—improving efficiency, safety, and after-sales support while doubling packaging capacity at their flagship facility.

Logo Crisp Malting

Challenges

  • Needed much higher bagging speed to boost output
  • Wide bag range: 25 kg to 1 ton; many malt types
  • High customer expectations for pallet stability and presentation
  • Manual filling and stitching slowed down operations
  • After-sales service and reliability were top priorities

Solutions

Story

Crisp Malt’s legacy combines centuries of malting expertise with a drive for continuous improvement. As global demand grew, the team realized manual bagging and stitching could no longer support their production goals or their commitment to customer satisfaction. Unreliable, slow lines were holding them back—and pallet presentation was absolutely crucial, as every shipment is a first impression.

With the installation of an OML Series open mouth bagger, an APH Series (formerly HPL Series) conventional palletizer, and a stretch wrapper from Premier Tech, the transformation was immediate. Bagging speed surged from 7.5 to 20 tons per hour. Operators can now load up to 300 bags in the high-capacity bag magazine and focus on other tasks, while product changeovers take just 3–4 minutes. Every bag’s weight is verified for accuracy, and up to 10 layers can be stacked safely and stably for global shipping.

Pallets now leave the facility perfectly presented, thanks to precise wrapping and careful stacking. The safety features are well thought out, the system is easy to use, and after-sales support has exceeded expectations. For Crisp Malt, the project with Premier Tech was a true partnership—one that has more than doubled output and kept them at the top of their game in the competitive world of malt production.

“We’ve more than doubled our production rate, improved the quality of our pallet formation, and we’re very happy with the bagging system.”

Jake LambertSite manager

“Technical support from Premier Tech has been really good. The equipment is brilliant quality—I can’t fault that. Looking ahead, I can’t see why we wouldn’t work with Premier Tech again.”

Leon SmithDry goods & Product Manager

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