Finnish beverage producer Nokian Panimo chooses Inmec Brix Sensors
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Reducing Waste and Improving Quality in Beverage Production
Nokian Panimo, a Finnish beverage company producing carbonated soft drinks and alcoholic beverages, faced a common challenge in beverage manufacturing: product changeover waste. Every time production switched from one product to another, hundreds of liters of off-spec product were lost during the transition.
To address this issue, Nokian Panimo installed an Inmec P2TC Brix sensor before their packaging line. The result: significant reductions in changeover waste and improved product quality control.
PT2C Sensor in canning line
”Our product changeover waste in beverage production has been reduced by several hundred liters per changeover period. When the process is controlled by accurate Brix measurement, we also get a higher yield with optimized recipe management.”
— Vesa Peltola, Product Manager, Nokia Brewery (Finland)
Measurable Results
The impact goes beyond waste reduction. Real-time Brix monitoring enables Nokian Panimo to maintain tighter quality control across their diverse product range, ensuring consistent specifications for each beverage before it reaches the packaging line.
The Solution: P2TC Sensor with Gateway Integration
Nokian Panimo selected the Inmec P2TC sensor—a 2″ hygienic pipeline sensor designed for food and beverage applications. The sensor’s stability, accuracy, and wide measurement range make it suitable for the variety of products Nokian Panimo manufactures.
An optional Gateway unit provides additional capabilities:
- Product-specific parameter settings
- Real-time measurement graphs and monitoring
- Data collection and historical trending
- Remote technical support and diagnostics
With Nokian Panimo’s diverse product portfolio, each beverage has predefined parameters including alcohol content considerations and Brix alarm limits. Before each production run, the line operator simply selects the product on the control screen, and the system automatically applies the correct measurement parameters.
Production Manager Vesa Peltola with Gateway unit
Easy Implementation and Ongoing Support
”The start-up of the sensor was easy and technical support was always available via the Gateway’s remote connection,” Peltola notes.
This remote support capability enabled Nokian Panimo to commission the sensor quickly and troubleshoot any questions without waiting for on-site visits—keeping production running smoothly from day one.
About Nokian Panimo
Nokian Panimo is a Finnish beverage producer manufacturing carbonated soft drinks and alcoholic beverages. The company operates modern production facilities focused on quality, efficiency, and product innovation. Visit their website at: https://nokianpanimo.fi/
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