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Crisp Malt

“Since 1870, we've been making the finest malted barley for brewers and distillers all over the world from our home maltings in Norfolk, England. Today, our Norfolk maltings is still our home and from our traditional floors, modern maltings and new Speciality Malt Plant, we produce a huge range of malts for imaginative brewers, not just in the UK but all over the world. Wherever there is craft beer, you’ll find us! Our customers are at the heart of everything we do; we don't just sell malt; we help our customers grow. For more information on our history, our team, our malts, our processes, or to find our learning centre, head to our website today:

GOLD SPONSOR

Navitech

We lead the shift towards sustainable industry. Today. The journey from the idea of fossil-free production to the installed facility is marked by questions, ambiguities, and tough decisions. Navitech specializes in the transition to green industry, and as your co-pilot, we offer both a helicopter view and detailed focus. Together, we can transform your production facility, making it fossil-free, energy efficient, and green.

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Kelvin Cooperage

Kelvin Cooperage – In the Heart of Bourbon Country Founded in Glasgow in 1963 and relocated to Louisville, Kentucky in 1991, Kelvin Cooperage is renowned for its traditional craftsmanship and fire-toasted barrels. It supplies high-end new and used barrels to some of the most prestigious distilleries worldwide. Since joining the Charlois Group in 2023, Kelvin benefits from a secure supply of premium American oak from Graf Brothers. Together, Kelvin Cooperage and Graf Brothers are part of OAKING, the first strategic alliance fully dedicated to the enhancement of American oak, launched by Charlois in 2025.

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Fermentis

Fermentis is a business unit of the Lesaffre Group. We develop, manufacture and market fermentation and characterization solutions for the beverage industry, based primarily on yeast and bacteria. Our products and solutions are designed according to the clearly identified requirements of our customers. We rely on a pool of talented industry experts, a cutting-edge R&D program, industrial expertise in line with the highest global quality standards and a robust, coherent marketing and communications strategy. At Fermentis we aim to work as closely as possible with our customers in all segments of the fermented beverage industry, regardless of size and location. Our range includes products and services for all applications, from safeguarding production to enhancing sensory characteristics. Our Vision? To become the obvious choice for the fermented beverage industry, helping brewers, winemakers, distillers, and other manufacturers to express their innovation and creativity.

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Lallemand Distilling

Lallemand Distilling, who consists of the global team within Lallemand Biofuels & Distilled Spirits (LBDS) dedicated to the distillers, is your partner in the production of distinctive and unique spirits. Spirits are our passion, your success,our motivation. Knowing that fermentation is the corner stone of outstanding spirits production, Lallemand Distilling is committed to providing you with the highest quality Yeasts, Nutrients,Enzymes and Bacteria, backed by expert technical support and industry-leading educational programs to help elevate your creations to new levels. At Lallemand Distilling, we don’t just supply ingredients; we forge enduring partnerships.

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Forsyths

Forsyths is one of the leading companies in the supply of distillation equipment. Originally operating in the Whisky Industry of Speyside, Forsyths’ experience in distillation is now recognised on a worldwide basis, delivering for customers on a global scale. We have successfully completed various turnkey distilling projects, with many spirit-based drinks around the globe owing their unique characteristics to our extensive capabilities that have been passed down generation to generation. Over the last century we have developed a comprehensive range of services including design, fabrication, exporting, site installations, commissioning and maintenance. With input from the companies that form the Forsyth Group, we offer a fully integrated one point of contact service for customers.

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Contagious

Experts in the design and delivery of drinks brands, Contagious is an award-winning global design agency based in Scotland. Born in 2001 from a love and appreciation for the whisky industry and its kaleidoscopic community, Contagious is the creative partner of some of your favourite whisk(e)y brands — The Macallan, Angel’s Envy Bourbon, Highland Park, Ardbeg, Gordon & MacPhail, Glenmorangie and Michter’s Whisky, to name but a few. Contagious leads the way in the drinks industry by creating experiences that make a difference, brought to life by its highly talented team of 40. Core services include brand creation and strategy, packaging, activations, retail and destinations.

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