Atlas Copco will use an appearance at BeerX next month to highlight how breweries can reduce their reliance on carbon dioxide through the adoption of sustainable industrial gas solutions.
The company will showcase its on-site nitrogen generators and advanced process filtration systems. These help breweries address rising costs, supply disruptions, and net zero goals, while maintaining product quality and operational efficiency.
In recent years, CO2 supply chain disruption has posed significant challenges for breweries, forcing some to reduce or stop production, and, in certain cases, even driving smaller microbreweries out of business.
With rising CO2 costs and ongoing supply issues, many brewers are turning to nitrogen as a viable alternative for a variety of applications, including purging tanks and kegs, canning, kegging, and vessel transfer.
“Unlike CO2, nitrogen is abundant and cost effective, providing a stable, inert atmosphere that prevents oxidation, preserves beer quality, and maintains the freshness and flavour of the brew,” said Andrew Butler, business development manager for iindustrial gases at Atlas Copco UK.
“By making the switch to nitrogen, brewers can enhance both efficiency and sustainability, while ensuring a consistent, high-quality product. Embracing on-site nitrogen generation can mitigate CO2 supply challenges, helping to reduce reliance on external suppliers, streamline operations, and contribute to long-term sustainability goals.”
Atlas Copco will be on stand 53 at BeerX, in Liverpool, on 18th and 19th March. Find out more here.
