Vanguard deployed a large team and a host of
specialised equipment to site

Vanguard is currently completing a large-scale project involving offloading of cargo, on-site logistics, installation of equipment, and mechanical installation of bottling lines for Krones A.G.

Vanguard was awarded the contract by Krones AG, a German packing and bottling machine manufacturer, for the completion of a project for the new Sedibeng Brewery in South Africa.

According to Andrew Nordengen, Vanguard director, the project comprises four stages. “The first part of the project consisted of offloading and managing 250 containers on-site for the piping construction of the brew house. We destuffed the containers and arranged various items, such as piping lengths, valves, pumps and fittings onto wooden shelving. This ensured that the piping contractors were able to easily find the components they needed and in the order they needed them.”

The second part of the project saw Vanguard offloading, rigging and installing tanks weighing between 3 and 25 tons and measuring up to 15 metres tall. This also included the assembly of platforms and a mash filter.

The first and second parts of the project are complete.

“We’re currently underway with the remaining two stages. One of our teams is in the process of installing a malt silo,” says Nordengen.

This includes the structural work, as well as the installation of the malt handling equipment, such as chain and screw conveyors, and bucket elevators, which is needed to transport the malt from the silo to the brew house.

The large-scale project consists of offloading of cargo, on-site logistics,
installation of equipment, and mechanical installation of bottling lines

The final portion of the project sees Vanguard completing the mechanical rigging and installation of the bottling lines.

“Vanguard is installing a host of equipment, such as pasteurizers, labellers, fillers, a washer, and depalletisers. We are also responsible for the levelling, positioning and mechanical installation of all conveyors.”

In addition, the company is offloading and destuffing 210 containers and 27 break bulk pieces to be used in the packaging hall.

The project has been underway since February with Vanguard deploying up to 92 staff members to site, as well as a host of specialised equipment, including two mobile cranes, three Ormigs, a boom truck, a 160 ton crane and a tower crane with 50 metre hook height.

The entire project will be completed by later this year.