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Now Hiring: Area Sales Representative (Europe)

Posted on May 10, 2021

We’re hiring! Wild Goose is hiring for an Area Sales Representative based in Europe to support our international growth. This position is responsible for Wild Goose’s equipment sales in Eastern Europe, and requires frequent travel. We are looking for a sales professional with a proven record of selling capital...

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Now Hiring: Install Technician (Europe)

Posted on April 5, 2021

We’re hiring! Wild Goose is looking for an Install Technician based in Europe to join our technical team. We are seeking someone with extensive mechanical and packaging experience who is excited about canning, bottling and the craft beverage industry. Responsibilities include machine installations, phone support and site visits. This...

Differences Between Aluminum Beer Can Lids or Ends_How To Video from Wild Goose Filling

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Know the Differences Between Aluminum Can Lids

In this Goose Garage video, our “Sultan of Support” Ben McKibben walks you through the differences between common types of aluminum can lids (also known as ends). What are the differences in end size? How does shape differ between end styles like LOE, CDL and SuperEnd? Are end...

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Now Hiring: Social Media Coordinator

Posted on March 18, 2021

We’re hiring! Wild Goose is seeking a creative Social Media Coordinator to join our Colorado team and build Wild Goose’s social media presence and engagement. This position is responsible for developing and implementing Wild Goose’s social media campaigns to increase brand awareness, grow engagement and enhance marketing and sales...

Adjusting Flow Rate on the Gosling Canning System_How To Video from Wild Goose Filling

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Learn to Adjust Flow Rate on the Gosling Canning System

Posted on February 9, 2021

In this Goose Garage video, our “Sultan of Support” Ben McKibben demonstrates how to adjust flow rate on your Gosling™ canning system. Controlling your flow rate helps you conserve product, giving you optimal yield in each filled can. It’s as simple as righty-tighty, lefty-loosey! More from the Goose...

Inspecting Can Seams with a Micrometer_How To Video from Wild Goose Filling

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Seam Inspection with a Micrometer: How-To Video

Posted on December 2, 2020

In this Goose Garage video, our “Sultan of Support” Ben McKibben demonstrates how to use a seam micrometer for inspection of your can seams. Seam integrity needs to be checked daily during use of any canning system. Equally important, your seam evaluation process should include multiple testing procedures and...

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Canning To-Go in a Compact Space

Posted on November 30, 2020

For its first five years, Ratio Beerworks sold their beer draft only. Having grown to 4,000 barrels by 2019, they had intended to start canning eventually with a future facility expansion, but the coronavirus pandemic accelerated their packaging plans. With liquor retailers and grocery stores open but all usual...

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A Bottling System to Simplify Your Packaging Leap

Posted on November 18, 2020

Navigating the leap into beverage packaging may seem intimidating, but we can simplify the process for you. Our Meheen™ counterpressure bottling systems deliver a cost-effective solution to get you packaging now. Investing in a Meheen bottling system gives you immediate off-premises sales capabilities and flexibility in your future packaging strategy....

Wild Goose Evolution Series Canning line at Burial Beer Company

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Burial Beer Co. on Canning and Bottling

Posted on September 22, 2020

Zach Hilyer, head of packaging at Burial Beer Company, never envisioned what the year would bring when he planned Burial’s canning and bottling expansion. In early 2020, Burial upgraded their Wild Goose canning system from four to five heads the same week they brought in a new Meheen M4...

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Canned Wine: A Quick Guide to Canning Wine

Posted on May 19, 2020

Canned wine has been one of the fastest growing sales segments for the wine industry. In August of 2019, a Wall Street Journal article noted that canned wine growth grew 80% to $90 million during the year. Traditional bottle-only perspectives on canned wine are changing. Winemakers continue to expand...

Can Seam Inspection How-To Video_Wild Goose Filling

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Can Seam Inspection: How-To Video

Posted on May 8, 2020

Regular can seam inspection is critical in protecting your canned beverage quality and goes hand-in-hand with reliable, repeatable seaming technology. Seam integrity should be checked daily during operation of any canning system. Moreover, you should include multiple testing procedures and measurements in your seam evaluation process. Important components of...

Supporting Local Breweries on National Beer Day

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Supporting Craft Breweries: Every Day is Beer Day

Posted on April 7, 2020

When National Beer Day rolls around each year, we expect to be celebrating in taprooms over pints with friends, supporting local craft breweries. This year, COVID-19 has drastically altered how we all participate in one of our favorite regular pastimes. As virtually all craft breweries are forced to close...