Six Top Equipment Makers Merge to Form Lotus
A half-dozen of the leading companies in beverage-equipment manufacturing have merged to form the Lotus Beverage Alliance, the company announced on April 20.
The six companies joining forces to form the “one-stop shop” are Alpha Brewing Operations, Automated Extractions, Brewmation, GW Kent, Stout Tanks and Kettles, and Twin Monkeys. The new company says in its announcement that this collective of expertise will allow breweries of all sizes “to access the most comprehensive array of products spanning every step of production” for a wide range of beverages.
Lotus calls itself an end-to-end provider for brewers and other beverage producers of all size, from enthusiasts up to nationally distributed brands. Its products run the gamut from turnkey brewhouses to packaging lines and include other supplies such as raw ingredients, IBC totes, parts, and more. The company also is introducing what it says is a proprietary financing plan aimed at “removing cost barriers for startups and smaller beverage producers.” It says credit approvals for this program should typically take less than 24 hours.