The manufacturer said the improved one-way PET keg, which will be launched at this month’s BrauBeviale 2015 event in Germany, features a solid and robust external casing that is designed to run on most steel keg filling lines.

According to Petainer, the new product introduce benefits such as increased resilience throughout the supply chain, lightweight, an ergonomic design and a 2,800cm² surface area for branding opportunities.

Annemieke Hartman-Jemmett, commercial director at Petainer Group, said: “Linestar is a gamechanger; Petainer has endeavoured to provide our customers with a seamless transition from steel to PET kegs.

“For brewers petainerKeg Linestar fits on most existing steel keg filling lines and is strong enough for robotic handling and palletisation.

“For on trade Linestar fits easily on existing dispensing equipment, and for distributers the product is easy to stack, store, and handle and with no keg returns required.”

The product will initially be available in 30 litre format, while an active oxygen scavenger ingredient is incorporated within the PET material which keeps the contents fresher and prolongs shelf life.