Coal’d Water Distilling Company in Dandridge, Tennessee, operates primarily as a co-packer – canning and sleeving beverages like sparkling water, cold brew coffee, and ready-to-drink cocktails for other brands. At the same time, the team is aging bourbon barrels on-site, laying the groundwork for a future spirits program. Drawing on their natural spring and distilling license, Coal’d Water blends contract packaging expertise with ambitions in traditional distilling.
An important addition to that operation was a Tripack shrink sleever. It was installed directly after the filler and allows Coal’d Water to run both decorated sleeves and pre-printed cans. That flexibility is imperative for beverage companies competing on crowded retail shelves.
A Line Built for Real-World Production
The company’s canning line combines equipment from multiple OEMs, including Cask Global Canning Solutions, Hermis, DMM Packaging, ARPAC (nVenia), Hamrick Packaging Systems, Multi-Conveyor, Domino North America, Fanuc robotics, and of course, Tripack.
With Tripack in the middle of the sequence, Coal’d Water can shift between packaging styles swiftly and without slowing down throughput. That makes it possible to handle everything from short specialty runs to higher-volume contracts for established brands.
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Why Tripack Made Sense
Founder John Burleson brought nearly 30 years of contract packaging experience to the project. His focus was on keeping the line versatile and reliable, as well as providing an attractive finished product. Tripack met those requirements by:
- Running multiple can sizes without lengthy changeovers
- Producing a consistent and retail-ready finish
- Providing support through its parts and service team
Fueling Future Growth
Tripack’s sleeving system turned Coal’d Water’s line into something customers can count on. Changeovers don’t drag, sleeves stay sharp, and production keeps moving no matter the job size. That reliability matters when customers expect both speed and presentation.
Integrating Tripack into the line gave Coal’d Water a system that is lean, adaptable, and capable of handling whatever their clients bring through the door. This capability strengthens their co-packing business today and positions it to expand further in the future.
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