Next generation consultancy to the Beer and Beverage industry

Powering up your competitive edge

As we are an independent company free of influence of interests by equipment and material suppliers, we can guide you to choose the best solution at competitive prices. World-leading execution With more than 40 years of successful project imple-mentation, we are dedicated to meeting the demands of our clients. Our cross-disciplinary design ability inte- grates functionality and efficiency with long-term expansion, securing you the most modern, future-proof manufacturing facility.

Based on world-leading European standards in quality and hygiene for food manufacturing, we combine innovation, sustainable solutions and the best practices. Combined with our drive to optimise the value chain at every step, this enables you to improve performance, capacity and reliability, while also lowering your production costs. Specialist services Across the food and beverage industries, NIRAS provides a complete range of services. In addition to defining, designing and implementing new facilities and equipment, we advise on production optimisation, environmental issues, management decision support, and logistics.

As food and beverage process specialists, we provide expert consultancy across all areas of your investment process, project execution and

strategic production optimisation. Our services cover the full range of decision support, project services and operations services. Working closely with your team, our aim is to help you achieve your business goals. We transform your visions and challenges into sustainable solutions – from the first idea through to full operation. Your key to success is the specific industry knowledge of our staff – with their hands-on experience in the challenges you face. Our consulting engineers bring in-depth knowledge and expertise directly from process industries. Besides our key competency in beer and beverages, we advise on all aspects of production within dairy, red meat, pork, poultry, fish and FMCG products.

We help beer and beverage brand owners improve all areas of investments, project execution and production optimisation

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Make the right business decisions

Supply chain optimisation and logistics As the supply chain becomes increasingly complex, it can lead to bottlenecks, sub-optimal utilisation of assets and costly delays. We help you avoid these inefficien-cies, improving productivity and boosting competitive advantage. Using advanced planning, design and simulation tools, we can advise on all aspects of the supply chain and logistics – from concept, design of single plants and warehouse design to production layout, internal transportation, automation and distribution network design.

Definition and design of production facilities When you have made the decision to invest in new facilities, it is important to adopt a structured approach and avoid costly mistakes. We provide a solid technical and management methodology for your project, encompassing design of the technical solution, investment and operational cost, and we manage the project timeline to your expectations. Together with you, we define the project scope, identifying and addressing all the specifications, technological solu- tions, ideas, alternatives and risks that will lead to project success. Project execution Our unique combination of specialist engineers, project managers and site managers provides essential advice and specific services related to building your production facility. Whether it is a greenfield project, a major upgrade of your existing plants, or merging sites, our project managers work with you to ensure smooth project execution. We adopt a methodology and tools to guide you safely through all project phases – from tendering and contracting, engineering follow-up and design coordination to construction management, test and commissioning. Operational excellence and sustaining capital Our experienced consultants provide 360-degree advice to help you make the best-informed decisions. We identify opportunities to improve your production footprint, evaluate feasibility for business cases or help you optimise productivity, cost efficiency and sustaina-bility through the supply chain or the acquisition of new assets or sites. We provide a variety of optimisation services in current operations, from debottlenecking or troubleshooting specific parts of a plant – such as a single packaging line – to large-scale lean projects aimed at gaining durable, step-by-step performance improve-ments. Sustainability and food safety With ever-increasing global demands for sustainability and food safety, it is important to define a strategy for ensuring your future supply chain can meet these changing demands. We provide a wide range of services – from preparing robust strategies, assessing potential risks to executing projects – ultimately to secure food safety.

PROCESS EXPERTISE ACROSSTHE FOOD AND BEVERAGE INDUSTRY

Beer and beverage NIRAS has an impressive track record with the world’s most well-known and successful beer and beverage producers, delivering more than 3,000 projects across all continents. Our consulting engineers have hands-on expertise in beer, spirits and cider, as well as soft drinks and juices.

Dairy Our dairy engineers have in-depth knowledge of liquid and powder processing and packaging handling across all dairy products, including milk, cheese, butter, yoghurt, cream, ice cream, milk powder and ingredients.

Food NIRAS provides comprehensive cross-disciplinary consultancy services to food production compa-nies supplying to the meat, fish and other FMCG markets. We advise on all aspects of production within red meat, pork, poultry, fish and FMCG products.

Wide range of specialised services

Green�eld Brewery DesignAnonymous ClientCentral America

New bottling hall and line project forNew Belgium Brewing CompanyColorado

Masterplan formeat processing plantEcuador

Sustainable cheese factoryfor Colun DairyChile

Diesel power plantconstruction project for BWSCLebanon

State-of-the-artIbhayi BrewerySouth Africa

Modernisationof the Lion breweryAustralia

New green�eld brewery for Tibet Tiandi Green Beverage Development CO., Ltd.Tibet

Asset valuation of 20+ breweries Anonymous clientP.R. of China

Conceptual designChongqing Brewery GroupP.R. of China

Mineral water servicesTibet Glacier Mineral Water Co. Ltd.Tibet

Masterplan, basic design, tendering & site management of brewery expansions Anonymous clientAfrica

New peoductionfacility for CarlsbergMalawi

Site expansion ofCarlsberg UK, NorthamptonUnited Kingdom

Expansion and reconstructionof Unicer BreweryPortugal

Brewery consultancy forCarlsberg Supply CompanySwitzerland

Masterplanfor MillerCoorsWisconsin

Masterplan forAmerican Brown�eld BreweryPennsylvania

Brewery consultancyfor Carib Brewery Ltd.Trinidad

Operational Excellence project for Cervecería Nacional DominicanaDominican Repulic

E�cient and eco-friendlybrewery for GrolschThe Netherlands

Nuuk Imeq: Unique packagingplant for beer and sodt drinksGreenland

Consultant for the expansionof the Neqi lamb abattoirGreenland

Long-term develoment plans for Marine Harvest (salmon producer) Norway

State-of-the-art breweryfor Sinebrycho�Finland

Design of new headquar-ters for Carlsberg A/SDenmark

Head adviser (civils, HVAC, environment permissions)for cattle slaughterhouse, Danish CrownDenmark

Planning of a new food plant for Kungurski AgroholdingSiberia

Increased productionat Derbes BreweryKazakhstan

Site masterplan and conceptual designDenmark Protein, Arla Foods Ingredients Denmark

Waste water management consultancyfor Türk TuborgTurkey

Business analysis andMasterplan for Ice Cream FactoryUkraine

Reconstruction ofMiratorg´s food factoriesRussia

Technical and quality consulting for entire shopping centreSweden

Alaskan Brewing CompanyPackaging line - design and tenderingAlaska

Extension of Rosslyn BrewerySABMiller (ABInBev)South Africa

Dynamic masterplanning, nationwide beverage production & distributionAnonymous ClientSoutheast Asia

Green�eld Brewery, Project Management & Design CoordinationSABMiller (ABInBev)Nigeria

Packing line implementation for Arrow Juice FactorySaudi Arabia

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business and our global benchmark KPI database, NIRAS Brewing Benchmarking Club, our clients obtain a unique opportunity to improve their business while contributing to the sustainable development of the industry.

Innovation through knowledgeWith a genuine passion for taking the beer and beverage industry forward, NIRAS specialists work with you to improve not just production effectiveness, but also commercial performance. Whether upgrading an existing or developing a new plant, we apply the latest layout process techniques to help achieve operational excellence, meeting all food safety requirements, while developing sustainable solutions for energy and waste reduction.

It’s about your competitive edgeIn a dynamic, competitive environment driven by rapidly changing consumer preferences and short product life cycles, producers of beer and beverages continuously need to innovate and bring new products to market.

Our consulting engineers understand the need to move quickly to maintain a competitive edge. They apply their hands-on expertise within the production of beer, spirits, cider and soft drinks to your operation – bringing your brands to market through optimised technical solutions and proces-ses.

NIRAS has an impressive record, having delivered more than 3,000 projects for both global industry leaders and regional brewers with global brands. We have designed and built more than 50 new plants and carried out many complex upgrades. In spirits and cider processing, we have successfully comple-ted several projects for leading manufacturers. And in soft drink processing, our multi-disciplined engineers apply the expertise gained from working with all types of products, from carbonated soft drinks and juice to tea and water.

A key to our ability to improving business is through our structured approach to benchmarking. Via our ongoing

Tibet Tiandi Green Beverage Co.: Prepared for future opportunities Tibet Tiandi Green Beverage Co. produces several beer brands from its two breweries and bottling plant in the region. Total current annual capacity is 2.1 mhl of beer and 21 million litres of soft drinks. NIRAS developed a dynamic masterplan outlining the brewery’s long-term development plans, considering growth opportunities, products and sales as well as its ability to meet market demand through an efficient production organisation.

Using NIRAS’ advanced computer model, Dynamic Master Plan, we analysed different scenarios, including for rice and malt silos, the brewing process, the bottling department, storage facilities and distribution. It links existing data with the need for investment in new equipment, machines and buildings. The masterplan is dynamic and always fed with the latest data, giving the customer a constantly up-to-date plan of possible scenarios.

The masterplan gives Tibet Tiandi Green Beverage Co. in Lhasa a con-stantly up-to-date plan of possible expansion scenarios.

NIRAS has an impressive record, having delivered more than 3,000 projects for both global industry leaders and regional brewers

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Make the right decisions Long-term investment plans, masterplans and implementation plans Achieving maximum value from your brownfield or greenfield investment requires the right approach to planning. Whether you’re planning a new facility, a major upgrade of an existing plant, or migrating sites, we help you make the right decisions from day one.

Based on our vast experience of optimising production plants, we work closely with you to plan, design and execute the most efficient project. Having successfully completed more than 50 greenfield and large CAPEX expansions, we contri-bute with experienced advice on all matters regarding your investment.

Proven methodology Our capital project methodology and tools guide you safely through all phases of your project, from masterplan through conceptual, basic and detailed design, procurement and contracting to testing and commissioning.

We perform audits that reduce operational costs, and we identify the needs and timing for investments. When needed, we use simulation software to optimise complex production facilities. Simulation provides a strong, clear link between design and operation and shows how changes will affect your daily operations based on actual production plans, whether driven by operations or by invest-ments.

Through a proven business case methodology, we provide a detailed level of costs and drivers. We visualise and calculate all benefits and risks related to your project, enabling you to make the right long-term decisions for your business.

AB InBev:Expanding capacity in South Africa (2017)

AB InBev’s Rosslyn Brewery is one of South Africa’s largest breweries. Following a masterplan developed by NIRAS, the brewery is being expanded to meet AB InBev’s future growth projections. The latest phase of the expansion programme involves building a third brewhouse with a capacity of 750 hl at 14 brews a day. The new brewhouse project also includes new raw materials handling capacity for malt and rice, a new wort line, increased yeast handling capacity as well as new spent grains silos.

NIRAS is leading the engineering and functional tendering of the above activities. Our tasks and responsibilities include:

• Reviewing the capacity and the high-level process scope

• Finalising the detailed scope to be used for tender, including layout drawings, PFD, and control and automation integrati-on requirements

• Preparing tender documents for issue to suppliers

• Supporting tender adjudication and supplier selection and contracting

Carlsberg:A brewery relocation and greenfield design (2017)

Carlsberg Deutschland is about to move its historical brewery in the city centre of Hamburg in Germany to a nearby industrial site. With a production capacity of one million hectolitres and total footprint of over 50,000 m2, the crucial success factor for this type of greenfield project is to optimise both production and logistics.

NIRAS’ first responsibility has been to coordinate the design of the brewery, process and packing facility, which has involved close collaboration with Carlsberg Deutschland’s project management team. An important goal has been to reuse equipment from other breweries in the Carlsberg Group and from the existing brewery site.

NIRAS has until now assisted with mana-ging of tenders and negotiations with suppliers as well as providing engineering follow-up. Our tender model and methodo-logical approach has helped ensure that suppliers will live up to all requirements and that the project meets its time schedule and budget.

Experience and knowledge of the industry ensured an easy relocation of the historical brewery.

More than 2,000 NIRAS experts are currently working on more than 7,000 projects globally

NIRAS is leading the engineering and functional tendering activities for the expansion.

Nina Lassen SimonyBusiness Development ManagerFood & Beverage+45 2713 8007nwla@niras.dk

The next generation consultancy With 2,200 employees in 51 offices spread across 27 countries, chances are you’ve experienced our work first hand. We have completed projects in more than 100 countries on all continents, working with a range of sectors - from food and beverage plants, construction and energy to environment, infrastructure and urban planning.

Sustainability is our key focus in our work with customers and we are committed to the UN’s sustainable development goals. Whether working on production facilities, infrastructure projects, construction, or development aid, we are dedicated to creating sustainable solutions with lasting business, environmental and social value.

As a knowledge consultancy of the future, we work hard to acquire and understand the challenges facing our partners and the world in which they operate. This is how we gain insights that help us solve some of society’s biggest challenges.

Discover how we can help you plan for the future. Our knowledge is your competitive edge.

Nick HickmanHead of UKProcess Industry+44 (0) 7808 249 234nihi@niras.com

Jonas Bjørn BorritVice President, Food & Beverage +45 2938 2476 jbbo@niras.dk

Thomas B. Olsen Senior Vice President, Process Industry+45 3071 3961 thbo@niras.dk

Edward LynchManaging DirectorNIRAS Australia+61 (0) 488 786 484 edly@niras.com

Robert LeemreizeMarket DirectorFood & Bevearge+31 6 2614 6957Robert.Leemreize@niras.com

Olav Vind LarsenVice President, Sales Process Industry+45 2268 5590ovl@niras.dk

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