Zumbiel, established in 1843, specializes in the manufacturing of paperboard packaging with a focus on the beverage marketplace. As the largest independent supplier of beverage packaging in North America, Zumbiel has a wealth of experience and expertise in the industry. As industry innovators in beverage carton production, Zumbiel utilizes digital printing to meet the growing demand for faster turnaround and customization. Zumbiel delivers sustainable packaging fast, so beverage producers can get to market faster. Our competitive pricing and low minimum quantities are designed to help small- to mid-sized beverage producers succeed.
Wynalda Packaging
For 55+ years, Wynalda Packaging has provided its customers with premium packaging solutions, offering superior quality and unmatched turnaround times. We specialize in paperboard folding cartons, with a strong presence in the beverage industry. With custom packaging design, prototyping, printing, foil stamping, embossing, die-cutting, and gluing done all in-house, we can manage your entire project from start to finish. We have a passion for solving packaging problems with innovative and creative solutions. Speak with a packaging expert today to learn more!
Thoroughbred Spirits Group
If you’re looking to expand your offerings and improve the profitability of your brewery, spirits might be the right strategy for you. Whether you need to know what to consider or how to do it, we can help. With expertise in everything from strategic planning to engineering and liquid development to branding, packaging design, and route-to-market, the Thoroughbred team is here to guide you every step of the way.
Tap Hopper Ink
Tap Hopper Ink delivers premium direct-to-can digital printing for craft breweries and beverage producers across the Southeast. Based in Greensboro, North Carolina, our program offers no art setup fees, no dunnage fees, low minimum order quantities, and fast turnaround times. We make high-quality printed cans accessible for brands of every size. Using state-of-the-art Hinterkopf technology, we print directly onto aluminum cans to achieve full-color designs with white, metallic, gloss, or matte finishes in a single pass. The result is a vibrant, durable print that resists scratching, chipping, and moisture while eliminating the need for labels or shrink sleeves. Our process simplifies your supply chain. We handle everything locally to ensure transparent communication, reliable timelines, and exceptional service. Whether you are launching a seasonal one-off, scaling up distribution, or experimenting with new product lines, Tap Hopper Ink gives you the flexibility to create standout packaging without the traditional constraints of high minimums or long lead times. In addition to printed cans, Tap Hopper is your one-stop shop for wholesale packaging supplies. We offer blank brites in multiple sizes, can ends, premium case trays, and Craft-Pak handles made in Charlotte. By housing everything under one roof, we help you consolidate vendors, reduce freight costs, and keep your packaging program efficient. From small-batch startups to regional breweries producing at scale, Tap Hopper Ink partners with you to bring your brand vision to life. Stop by our booth to view real printed samples, discuss pricing options, and see how our local, flexible approach can streamline your packaging operations.
Stickersandmore.com
** Dishwasher Safe Stickers & Decals – Removable Tap Handle Stickers – Bottle & Can Sticker Talkers – BOPP Can & Bottle Labels – Premium Swag & Apparel ** Here at Stickersandmore, we specialize in making your brand, designs, and ideas a long-lasting experience. We want to help you promote and make your branded items something that not only catches the eye of the passer-by but brings fond memory to the patron who possesses it.
Sterling Packaging LLC
Beverage packaging specialist leveraging digital and analogue equipment allowing the producer to expect short lead time and excellent quality. NO START-UP COSTS. Over 1000 die lines for various brands/styles of cartons and cartoning equipment. We have what you need!
Smurfit Westrock
Smurfit Westrock is the go-to sustainable packaging partner of choice. From corrugated shippers and bulk bins to paperboard containers and trays, our paper-based packaging is carefully engineered with a wide range of footprints, coatings and features to help protect your produce from field to shelf. Whether you’re looking for automated solutions to meet labor challenges or plastic replacement options that align with consumer sustainability preferences, we have a full suite of solutions to meet your unique needs. At Smurfit Westrock, our deep-rooted expertise and expansive manufacturing network empower us to deliver packaging solutions that address the distinctive requirements of the fresh produce and floral industries. Leveraging years of industry knowledge, we collaborate closely with our partners to understand their unique challenges, ensuring each product is precisely engineered for its purpose—whether safeguarding food freshness, enhancing shelf appeal, or creating efficiencies through automation. | Smurfit Westrock has made it our business to understand the evolving craft brewing movement in order to help emerging brands find ways to stand out on the shelf. No matter where you are in your journey, we have tailored packaging and automation solutions to fit your needs—solutions that work with your operation now but can also grow with you as your business needs change. Because one size does not fit all, we partner with craft brewers to deliver products and services with uncompromising quality and reliability from a local to global scale. We offer a one stop shop for our craft customers – Automation, Cartons & Corrugated – the perfect trifecta! Did you know that WestRock’s CanCollar® product line offers a sustainable alternative to plastic multipack rings and clips while also providing space for branding and messaging, freight savings and tangible improvements to your sustainability strategy? Come visit us to see how you can benefit from partnering with a global provider of paper-based packaging to provide innovative and sustainable solutions. | WestRock is a global leader in sustainable paper and packaging solutions. We are materials scientists, packaging designers, mechanical engineers and manufacturing experts with a shared purpose: Innovate Boldly. Package Sustainably. Guided by our values of integrity, respect, accountability and excellence, we use leading science and technology to move fiber-based packaging forward. WestRock’s best-in-class innovation engine leverages the largest set of fiber-based substrates, a vast network of converting and distribution capabilities and an unmatched packaging machinery platform to power the next generation of renewable, recyclable packaging. Our broad portfolio is operated in four segments Corrugated Packaging, Consumer Packaging, Global Paper and Mill Operations. Our global operations include: – More than 50,000 employees in the Americas, Europe and Asia-Pacific – More than 30 containerboard and paperboard mills – More than 320 operating and business locations – Products in a wide range of markets, including beauty and personal care, beverage, e-commerce, healthcare, home and garden, media and electronics, packaged food, pizza and retail Sustainability and innovation are fundamental to WestRock’s vision to become the world’s best paper and packaging company. By innovating for our customers and their customers, bettering the planet and supporting people and communities, we’re imagining and delivering on the promise of a sustainable future. | Packaging equipment (automation), packaging samples, Technical Services | Smurfit Westrock is the global leader of paper-based packaging solutions. With more than 100,000 employees, 500 converting operations and 63 mills across 40 countries, we are the sustainable paper and packaging partner of choice providing our customers with an expansive range of distinctive, innovative products. Learn more about how we’re creating the future of packaging together. | Smurfit Westrock is a global leader in sustainable paper and packaging solutions, with operations spanning 40 countries and an extensive network of over 500 packaging facilities and 59 paper mills. At the heart of our mission lies a commitment to the circular economy—we design innovative packaging made from renewable, recyclable and recycled materials, ensuring our products are as sustainable as they are effective.Our cutting-edge automation solutions enhance production efficiency, reduce labor challenges, and integrate seamlessly with our sustainable materials to create scalable, high-quality packaging. From our Meta® Bag-in-Box technology to right-size packaging automation, we empower businesses to reduce waste and meet their sustainability goals while delivering unmatched performance. | Smurfit Westrock is a global leader of paper-based packaging solutions. With more than 100,000 employees, 500 converting operations, and 63 mills across 40 countries, we provide our customers with an expansive range of distinctive, innovative products. Learn more about how we’re creating the future of packaging together. www.smurfitwestrock.com
SaxCo International
Visit Saxco International at the Craft Brewers Conference to source aluminum and glass packaging solutions built specifically for craft beverage brands. For more than 90 years, Saxco has partnered with producers across all alcohol and alternative beverage categories — from independent breweries and craft distilleries to emerging hemp beverage brands and scaling RTD companies. We specialize in: – Aluminum cans and bottles (blank, sleeved, digitally printed and direct printed cans, in standard, sleek, slim and specialty formats) – Glass bottles and jars (stock and custom molds) – Ends, caps, and closures – Custom mold development and specialty package design – Custom corrugate packaging – Gift-pack and variety-pack kitting services As a preferred distributor for the largest can manufacturers and global glass producers, Saxco delivers secure supply chain access, transparent pricing, and flexible purchasing programs. With more than 20 strategically located warehouses nationwide, we help beverage producers reduce freight costs, free up cash flow, manage inventory efficiently, and scale production with confidence. Our regional sales managers, dedicated customer success personnel and in-house graphics team bring deep category expertise and hands-on service — supporting everything from seasonal can runs and limited releases to national rollouts. Whether you need in-stock cans for speed to market or fully customized packaging to elevate your shelf presence, Saxco provides the service, supply reliability, and packaging knowledge to help your brand dreams become a reality. Connect with our team at CBC to explore end-to-end packaging solutions tailored specifically to the craft industry. | Saxco is a full-service packaging solutions supplier. We have served the wine community for more than 90 years, combining our expertise, passion, and commitment to your success with modern packaging technologies. We are uniquely positioned as your single source supplier, offering standard glass bottles and cans to fully proprietary packaging solutions, and in-house services ranging from artwork management, can sleeving, fully automated pack-outs, and more. We leverage a world-class global network of manufacturers to give you the surety of supply you can depend on. And with inventory planning and management, and flexible contract and credit terms, we make it easy to scale your business. Contact us today to receive a FREE consultation from a dedicated packaging expert.