Set It and Forget It: How the Dynatec Dynamini™ Transformed Packaging at Blackstone Brewery

Dynatec Dynamini™

At HAR Adhesive Technologies, we’re proud to partner with industry leaders like ITW Dynatec, whose innovative hot melt adhesive equipment continues to transform production lines across the country. A recent visit to Blackstone Brewery in Nashville, Tennessee, gave us a chance to see one of their best-selling systems in action—the Dynamini™ hot melt adhesive supply unit—and the results were as smooth as their signature craft brews.

Craft Beer Meets High-Performance Packaging

Blackstone Brewery is one of Nashville’s oldest and most respected craft breweries. As a company that bottles and ships its own beer in-house, efficient and reliable packaging is critical to maintaining both production schedules and quality standards.

To keep up with growing demand, Blackstone Brewery turned to ITW Dynatec’s Dynamini™, combined with HAR’s trusted hot melt adhesives, to streamline their case sealing process. Today, their line runs at 100 bottles per minute, packaging multiple days a week with the flexibility to scale up to five days a week over two shifts.

A Reliable Workhorse in the Packaging Line

In a recent interview posted by ITW Dynatec, Chris Cooper, Facility Engineer at Blackstone Brewery, praised the performance of their Dynamini system.

“Our Dynatec Dynamini has worked flawlessly. It’s been in the facility for two and a half years. We have not had any type of breakdown or malfunction. It truly is a set-it-and-forget-it piece of equipment.”

That kind of feedback speaks volumes. In high-speed production environments, the last thing manufacturers want to worry about is frequent maintenance or downtime due to equipment failure. With the Dynamini’s patented no-char, melt-on-demand hopper,

Blackstone Brewery has experienced:

• Zero breakdowns

• No part replacements

• Consistent performance

• Minimal operator intervention

Why the Dynamini™ Delivers

The Dynamini isn’t just compact—it’s engineered for maximum efficiency and uptime. Its no-char hopper eliminates the adhesive degradation commonly seen in traditional hot melt tanks, reducing maintenance needs and ensuring consistent bonding performance. The system is easy to operate, energy efficient, and compatible with a variety of hot melt adhesives.

“It’s just been so perfect for us,” Chris added. “I can’t imagine anybody would want to tape their boxes when you can put a piece of equipment in and just set it and forget it.”

From Tape to Technology: A Smarter Way to Seal

Taping boxes might seem like a simple, low-cost solution, but over time, it’s labor-intensive, inconsistent, and less secure—especially for companies scaling up production. Blackstone Brewery made the smart move by investing in adhesive automation, and the payoff has been clear:

• Faster line speeds

• Reduced labor costs

• Consistent, high-strength seals

• Long-term cost savings

• Virtually no downtime

It’s another great example of how forward-thinking companies are leveraging HAR’s adhesive expertise and ITW Dynatec’s world-class equipment to enhance their operations.

Looking to Improve Your Packaging Process?

If you’re still sealing cartons with tape or dealing with unreliable adhesive equipment, it’s time to explore a better way. Whether you're in craft brewing, food production, or consumer goods manufacturing, the Dynamini™ may be the solution your line needs.

Bill Liston

📞 Bill Liston Regional Equipment Sales Manager 📧 bill.liston@haradhesive.com 📱 (440) 413-5488

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