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ABOUT
Crafting Excellence in Every Bottle
We believe that every bottle tells a story, and our mission is to ensure that story is preserved with precision, care, and innovation. By providing tailored, high-quality bottling solutions, we empower wineries to focus on what they do best—creating exceptional wines—while we handle the rest. Our commitment to excellence, client relationships, and continuous improvement drives us to be leaders in the industry, ensuring that your wine is bottled to perfection.
ABOUT
Crafting Excellence in Every Bottle
We believe that every bottle tells a story, and our mission is to ensure that story is preserved with precision, care, and innovation. By providing tailored, high-quality bottling solutions, we empower wineries to focus on what they do best—creating exceptional wines—while we handle the rest.
Our commitment to excellence, client relationships, and continuous improvement drives us to be leaders in the industry, ensuring that your wine is bottled to perfection.
Our History
The story of Alan Whelan, a Mechanical Engineer turned visionary entrepreneur in the wine industry, began in 1997 with the launch of a Mobile Bottling Line.
With a passion for innovation and a deep dive into wine and packaging education, Alan founded Quality Bottling Services (QBS) in 2000.
His mission? To support the high-volume wine brands fuelling South Africa’s burgeoning export market.
Here and Now
Walter Fleitmann joined QBS in 2010, beginning his career in the Cellars and dedicating himself to mastering every detail of the wine and bottling process. With a systems-driven mindset, financial expertise, and a collaborative management style, Walter’s innovative approach transformed operations. By implementing cutting-edge systems, fostering team development, and enhancing accreditation processes, Walter helped elevate QBS to internationally recognized standards.
In 2022, after years of successful collaboration, Alan Whelan confidently passed the leadership torch to Walter. With his trademark easy smile, “can-do” attitude, and relentless drive for excellence, Walter continues to lead QBS into a new era of growth and innovation.
Our Vision: Quality Without Compromise
At QBS, we stand apart from traditional contract bottling companies by focusing solely on delivering exceptional service—we don’t own a wine brand.
This independence allows us to dedicate ourselves fully to our clients, ensuring their success from the first step to the final cork.
Our vision is to build enduring relationships that make every client feel like part of the QBS family.
Commitment to Excellence
At Quality Bottling Services, we’ve made significant investments to meet and exceed internationally recognised BRC standards, ensuring the highest quality in every bottle. From advanced automation to rigorous research on wine stabilisation, oxygen pickup, and loss control, we stay ahead in the ever-evolving landscape of technology.
Our commitment to innovation is matched by our passion for service. As we expand our offerings and refine our expertise, we remain dedicated to setting new benchmarks in the wine bottling industry.
FAQ
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Yes, Palletised, Hand Packed and Slip Sheets
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HERE’S WHAT OUR CLIENTS HAVE TO SAY
“Because we make everything, we can make pieces that fit together, work together and suit each other”
— Tom Shaw, Founder
HERE’S WHAT OUR CLIENTS HAVE TO SAY
“Because we make everything, we can make pieces that fit together, work together and suit each other”
— Tom Shaw, Founder
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