Modernizing Wine Transfer and Product Recovery: How Maison Peguet Improved Efficiency with INOXPA
Maison Peguet is a respected, family-owned bottling company based in Liergues, in France’s Beaujolais wine region. With a legacy built on craftsmanship, passion, and attention to detail, Maison Peguet has long combined traditional winemaking values with modern innovation. Maison Peguet stays committed to its products and the environment, making sure every bottle reflects the brand’s quality and tradition.
Project Background
As the company expanded, Maison Peguet recognized the need to modernize its wine transfer process. Their goal was clear: achieve higher operational efficiency while reducing product losses during transfers from storage tanks or tanker trucks. The company also wanted to ensure that automation did not compromise the delicate nature of their wine.
A key requirement was seamless integration with their existing CIP (Clean-In-Place) system, which allows hygienic cleaning of pipelines without interrupting ongoing production. This was critical for maintaining hygiene standards and ensuring that the delicate characteristics of the wine were preserved throughout the process.
Maison Peguet also wanted a solution that could integrate with their bottling operations, including bottle filling machines and other automated liquid handling systems. By ensuring compatibility, the company could maintain a smooth workflow from transfer to bottling without risking product losses or contamination.
Why INOXPA
Maison Peguet partnered with INOXPA, a global leader in hygienic and automated processing solutions for the food and beverage industries. INOXPA’s reputation for precision engineering, high-quality stainless steel construction, and integrated automation made it the ideal partner for modernizing the company’s operations.
The decision was based on several factors:
- Customized Engineering Approach: INOXPA provided a detailed and tailored technical plan to meet Maison Peguet’s specific needs.
- Compact, Ready-to-Integrate Design: The system was designed to fit seamlessly within the existing production infrastructure.
- PIG Product Recovery System: Integrated to reduce wine losses and optimize yield, this feature ensured maximum efficiency during transfers.
- Seamless Automation Integration: Full compatibility with the company’s existing CIP and control systems allowed for uninterrupted operation.
The INOXPA solution also aligned with Maison Peguet’s bottling line, ensuring smooth integration with the company’s automatic liquid filling machines. Integrating the transfer system with the bottling equipment reduced handling steps, maintained product quality, and increased efficiency.
Installation Highlights
The INOXPA solution installed at the site enables fully automated wine transfer and ensures high efficiency and precise operation. Key components include:
- Three independent transfer lines that can operate alternately or simultaneously to optimize throughput.
- Automatic product recovery system to minimize wine losses and increase yield.
- Three KIBER KSF-40 progressive cavity pumps, delivering up to 4,500 liters per hour at 4 bar, ideal for delicate products like wine.
- Advanced automation managed through PLC control, a 12-inch touchscreen interface, and variable frequency drives for flexible operation.
- CIP integration to allow hygienic cleaning without complex modifications or downtime.
- 316L stainless steel skid with hygienic finishes and FDA-approved components to ensure safety and durability.
The system was also designed to work efficiently with automatic water bottle filling machines and other liquid handling equipment, making it a fully integrated solution for the bottling process. By aligning the wine transfer lines with the bottling equipment, Maison Peguet achieved smooth workflow continuity from storage to final packaging.
Distinct Advantages
The new INOXPA system provides several notable advantages:
- Reduced Wine Losses: The PIG product recovery system minimizes waste and maximizes yield.
- High Operational Efficiency: Three simultaneous transfer lines allow for faster throughput without compromising product quality.
- Advanced Automation: Central and local control options enable flexible and precise operation.
- Hygienic & Modular Design: Ensures a compact system that is easy to install and fully compatible with existing systems, supporting hygienic production practices.
- Optimized Cleaning Process: Full CIP compatibility ensures pipelines remain clean, maintaining product integrity.
- Integration with Bottling Equipment: Seamless connection to bottle filling machines and automatic liquid filling machines reduces manual handling and speeds up the production line.
By combining these features, Maison Peguet not only improved efficiency but also strengthened its reputation for high-quality, hygienic winemaking.
Also Read: How to Choose the Right Automatic Bottle Filling Machine for Your Business
Impact on Bottling Operations
With the new automated system, Maison Peguet’s bottling line achieved noticeable improvements in speed, accuracy, and consistency. Seamless integration with automatic water bottle filling machines helped increase throughput while maintaining strict hygiene standards.
The fully automated system also minimized manual handling of wine, reducing the risk of contamination and product loss. This played a crucial role in protecting the delicate flavor profile of the wines throughout transfer and bottling.
At the same time, integration with bottle filling machines allowed smooth coordination across the production line for efficient and precise filling. This level of automation reduced labor requirements and operational errors while improving overall output.
Result
INOXPA’s automated wine transfer and product recovery solution enabled Maison Peguet to upgrade its operations with greater efficiency and sustainability. The installation gave:
- Increased operational efficiency and throughput
- Reduced product losses during transfers
- Seamless integration with bottling equipment
- Hygienic handling and CIP compliance
- Alignment with Maison Peguet’s commitment to quality and environmental responsibility
Conclusion
Maison Peguet’s collaboration with INOXPA represents a major step toward modern and sustainable wine production. By implementing an automated transfer and product recovery system, the company minimized product losses, improved operational efficiency, and maintained the exceptional quality its wines are known for.
This project shows how innovation can complement tradition, where modern automation improves the art of winemaking. INOXPA’s hygienic, efficient, and fully integrated solution ensures that Maison Peguet can continue producing premium wines while meeting contemporary production demands.
This project teaches how technology and tradition can work together to deliver a future-ready system that improves productivity, minimizes waste, and maintains high quality and hygiene standards.
