Bridging Tradition and Innovation with Indeex
Kliafa Beverages has been a beloved name in Greece for decades, producing iconic soft drinks that are part of the country’s heritage. True to its forward-looking spirit, Kliafa entered a strategic collaboration with Indeex three years ago, aiming to transform its operations through digitalization. Today, the partnership is delivering measurable results, with continuous improvements in efficiency, sustainability, and production culture.
Two Packaging Lines, One Digital Platform
The collaboration began with a focus on packaging, covering two very different production lines:
- A state-of-the-art aseptic PET line from Krones, commissioned in 2022 and designed for high output and flexibility.
- A legacy KHS glass line, still operating to keep alive the company’s rich heritage.
This contrast between the newest technology and past equipment highlights one of Indeex’s core strengths: seamless integration with both modern and legacy systems. Without any hardware modifications, both lines were connected to the Indeex platform, creating a unified digital view of performance across the packaging plant.
Measurable Impact: Efficiency on the Rise
Over the past three years, Kliafa has consistently achieved higher levels of efficiency:
- Month-over-month comparisons (vs. the same months of the previous year) showed steady improvements, with peaks reaching 28% higher line efficiency.
- Quarterly aggregated performance confirmed the trend, maintaining a steady 17% efficiency increase across packaging.
This progress was not only about numbers. With Indeex, Kliafa was able to precisely measure every performance indicator across the facility, identify bottlenecks, and create a continuous improvement culture at every level — from operators to management — where goals and results are visible and transparent to all.
Changeover Optimization: Unlocking Hidden Potential
Another key focus for Kliafa has been changeover times. By using the insights provided by Indeex, the company achieved a 17% reduction in changeover times, consistently quarter after quarter. This improvement gave the production team the flexibility to handle product diversity while ensuring smoother and more efficient operations.
Beyond Packaging: Full-Scale Digitalization
While packaging optimization remains a hot topic in the soft drink industry, Kliafa decided to go further. Building on the success of its packaging improvements, the company extended the Indeex platform end-to-end, covering the entire process from raw material handling to the packaged product.
This decision positioned Kliafa as a leader in digitalization, enabling efficiency gains, sustainability improvements, and the adoption of a culture of continuous improvement across all departments.
A Model for the Industry
Kliafa’s journey shows how beverage producers can achieve sustainable results with the right digital tools — whether they operate cutting-edge lines or legacy equipment. By combining tradition with innovation, Kliafa continues to honor its history while building a more efficient, data-driven future.
