# Krones launches Varioline 1M filling machine with 180-degree rotation

Krones has introduced a new variant of its Varioline 1M filling machine that reverses the flow of the filling container by 180 degrees internally. The first two units have been ordered by Krombacher Brewery.

- Type: Product launch
- Announced: 2026-11-05
- Where: Germany
- Status: announced
- Capacity: up to 103,000 containers per hour
- Products: Varioline 1M filling machine for beverage bottle packaging
- Sectors: [Packaging](https://endata.com/sectors/packaging.md), [Food Processing Equipment](https://endata.com/sectors/food-processing-equipment.md)

## Companies

- [Krones](https://endata.com/companies/1481.md)
- [Krombacher Brewery](https://endata.com/companies/16148.md) (customer)

## Sources

- [packaging-journal.de](https://packaging-journal.de/en/krones-set-packer-with-180-degree-rotation/), 2026-11-05: "With the Varioline 1M, Krones is introducing a batcher that reverses the flow of material within the plant by 180 degrees."

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