Craft Brewing Packaging Equipment Australia
Filling, capping, labelling and coding for craft breweries, cideries and kombucha producers — hire or buy, fully supported
From hop-forward IPAs to live-culture kombucha, fruit ciders to seasonal small-batch releases — Rentafill supplies the packaging equipment that craft producers across Australia need to bottle, cap, label and code their products accurately and efficiently.
Hire short-term for a seasonal release or special batch, take a long-term hire for ongoing production, or purchase your own equipment outright. With over 30 years of experience and technicians in Sydney and Melbourne, we support craft beverage producers across all states.
The Complete Craft Brewing Production Line
Rentafill supplies the equipment that craft breweries, cideries, and kombucha producers need to take a product from batch to shelf. Each type is available to hire or purchase, individually or as a complete line.
Filling Machines
Accurate, hygienic filling is the critical first step for any bottled craft beverage. We supply:
- Single-head benchtop fillers — compact and easy to clean between batches, ideal for small-batch and seasonal releases
- Multi-head automatic fillers — for higher volumes across standard bottle formats
- Peristaltic fillers — for kombucha, live-culture products, and beverages requiring minimal product contact
- Piston fillers — for thicker beverage formats and specialty products
Available as benchtop single-head units or automatic multi-head inline systems.
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Perfect for: All craft beverage types — beer, cider, kombucha, mead, and specialty beverages
Capping Machines
Craft beverages use a range of closure types depending on format and market. Our capping machines cover:
- ROPP aluminium cappers — roll-on pilfer-proof caps for cider, sparkling wine, spirits and premium beverages
- Screw cappers — for growlers, flip-cap bottles, and standard screw-top formats
- Automatic inline cappers — for continuous high-volume bottling
Benchtop for short runs and seasonal batches; automatic inline for continuous production.
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Perfect for: ROPP aluminium, screw caps, and specialty closures for craft beverage formats
Labelling Machines
A well-applied label is critical for shelf presence in the competitive craft beverage market. We supply:
- Wrap-around labellers — the standard for round craft beer, cider, and kombucha bottles
- Semi-automatic labellers — accurate and consistent application for small-batch runs
- Automatic inline labellers — for high-speed labelling at volume
- Front & back labellers — for flat-sided or square bottle formats
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Perfect for: All craft beverage bottle formats — round bottles, growlers, and specialty containers
Induction Sealers
Induction sealing adds a foil barrier beneath the cap — providing tamper evidence and extending product shelf life. Increasingly requested by retailers and distributors for premium craft products.
- Suitable for plastic and glass containers with foil-lined caps
- Provides tamper evidence for retail-ready craft products
- Standalone benchtop unit or integrated inline
- Also available: heat sealing for sachets and single-use formats
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Perfect for: Premium craft beverages, retail-ready products, and any format requiring tamper evidence
Coding & Printing Machines
Best-before dates, batch codes, and production date marking are required for all packaged food and beverage products under FSANZ food safety regulations.
- Inkjet coders — fast, non-contact best-before and batch coding on bottles, lids, and cartons
- Thermal transfer printers — high-resolution printing on labels and flexible packaging
- Laser coders — permanent marking on glass or metal with no ink or consumables
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Perfect for: All craft beverages requiring best-before dates, batch codes, or FSANZ traceability marking
Conveyors & Material Handling
As production volumes grow, manual transfer between filling, capping, and labelling stations becomes a bottleneck. Conveyors and accumulation tables connect your line into a single flowing system.
- Transfer belts — move bottles between filling, capping, and labelling
- Rotary accumulation tables — buffer stock between machines to maintain flow
- Product guides — keep bottles aligned and stable at each stage
Configured and commissioned at your brewery or production facility.
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Perfect for: Any craft producer ready to automate transfer between bottling, capping, and labelling
Products We Fill & Who We Supply
Our craft beverage packaging equipment handles the full range of products and container formats used across the Australian craft sector:
Product types
- Craft beer — ales, lagers, IPAs, stouts, sours, and seasonal releases
- Cider — still and sparkling, single-variety and blended apple and pear
- Kombucha — live-culture, raw, and pasteurised formats
- Mead and honey wine — still and sparkling, traditional and fruit-forward
- Sparkling water and functional beverages — mineral water, kefir, jun
- Non-alcoholic craft drinks — craft sodas, shrubs, and specialty beverages
Who we work with
- Independent craft breweries scaling from kegs to bottles
- Small-batch kombucha producers bottling for retail for the first time
- Cider producers moving from contract filling to in-house packaging
- Meaderies and specialty beverage producers with seasonal production needs
- Contract beverage fillers producing across multiple craft brands and SKUs
Hire or Buy — Flexible for Your Production Model
Both options available. Our team will help you choose the right arrangement for your production volume and cash flow.
Hire Equipment
- Ideal for seasonal releases — bottle a small batch without committing to equipment ownership
- Scale up quickly for summer or Christmas production peaks
- Delivery, setup, and operator training included
- Sydney and Melbourne technicians for ongoing support
- Upgrade mid-hire as your production volumes grow
Buy New Equipment
- Own your equipment from day one — no ongoing hire costs
- Full warranty, installation, and local after-sales support
- Australian-made options available — ICP Packaging
- Delivered and commissioned at your brewery or production site
- Sydney and Melbourne technician support after purchase
Equipment Finance
- Own equipment without the upfront capital outlay
- Finance available through our partner Matias Group
- Chattel mortgage, finance lease, and rental-to-own options
- Fixed monthly payments — easy to budget for a growing craft business
- Potential tax deductions — speak to your accountant
Frequently Asked Questions
Which filling machine is right for craft beer and carbonated beverages?
Thin, water-like beverages such as beer, cider, and sparkling kombucha are typically best filled using flow or peristaltic filling machines, which handle thin liquids accurately and with minimal product agitation. Thicker or non-carbonated beverages may suit piston fillers. Tell us your specific product when you enquire and we will confirm the right machine for your application.
Can I hire equipment for a one-off seasonal batch?
Yes — short-term hire is one of the most common arrangements for craft producers. Many breweries and cideries hire filling and labelling equipment for seasonal or limited-edition releases, then return it when the batch is complete. Delivery, setup, and operator training are included with every hire.
Do you supply ROPP capping machines for cider and craft beverages?
Yes. We supply ROPP (roll-on pilfer-proof) aluminium capping machines for cider, sparkling beverages, and premium craft products. ROPP cappers produce the tamper-evident aluminium closure commonly used on cider and wine formats. Both benchtop and automatic inline configurations are available. Contact us to confirm availability.
Can you supply a complete craft bottling line?
Yes. We can supply and commission a complete bottling line — filling, capping, labelling, coding, and material handling — configured to work together at your site. Our team will assess your space, output requirements, and bottle formats and recommend the right combination. Contact us to discuss your setup.
How quickly can you deliver equipment to our brewery?
For standard hire equipment, we can typically deliver within one to two business days to Sydney metro locations, and two to three days for Melbourne and surrounding regions. For other states, delivery timelines are confirmed case by case. Call us on 02 9987 1871 to confirm availability and timing for your location.
Do you deliver to regional breweries?
Yes. We deliver packaging equipment to craft producers across all Australian states and territories, including regional locations. Our head office and warehouse is in Hornsby, NSW and we have a service agent in Braeside, VIC. Contact us to confirm lead times for your specific location.
Ready to Talk Through Your Craft Beverage Production Line?
Tell us your products, containers, batch volumes, and production targets — our team will recommend the right combination of equipment, whether you’re bottling a seasonal release or building a permanent in-house line.
Call us on 02 9987 1871 — Sydney and Melbourne technicians available