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Okell's unveils new canning line

The brewery can now fully produce beer on-Island

Okell's Brewery has officially opened a brand new canning machine today (Wednesday 5 March).

It means all its beer will now be fully produced on the Isle of Man instead of being exported off-Island for the process.

The new equipment can produce 1,500 canned drinks an hour.

The state-of-the-art facility was formally opened by the Lieutenant Governor this morning.

Enterprise Minister Tim Johnston was also there and says Okell's set a great example to other Manx producers:

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