"Surround yourself with people who are smarter than you...” so the saying goes. Nothing could be more accurate in the case of the immaculate® journey.

immaculate® was born out of need, from lived experience and the desire to create a premium brand with purpose. To turn an idea into reality takes a huge amount of teamwork; finding the right people who know experts in everything from botanicals and blending to brand development, packaging, canning and distribution.

Our canning masterminds at Glasgow Contract Bottlers (CBG) introduced us to another team of innovators, a business called NOMOQ (No Minimum Order Quantity). NOMOQ the latest technology with artistic flair to open opens up an unrivalled world of creativity for drinks producers of all sizes.

The business was founded in Switzerland in 2021 and uses cutting-edge digital printing technology to print directly onto aluminium cans. 

NOMOQ’s approach does away with the large minimum order requirements of traditional printing methods, unlocking a world of creative potential that was previously only available to large scale beverage producers. Their limitless design options and unparalleled print adhesion means craft drinks producers can bring beautiful brands to life in ways that had not been possible before.

There are also sustainable advantages to NOMOQ’s digitally printed cans, including better recoverability of the aluminium (sleeved cans can be mistaken for a plastic container and sorted out during the recycling process), less downtime of recycling machinery due to plastics and no hazardous emissions during the de-lacquering thermal treatment when plastics or adhesive are burnt.

Given immaculate®’s commitment to sustainability, digitally printed cans eliminate further layers of packaging and pollution – there’s no label, sleeve or adhesive – and with no minimum order quantity, that means zero wastage. Happy days!

We could see immediately why CBG and NOMOQ enjoyed a strong working relationship; these are two innovative, fast-growing businesses that give craft beverage producers access to the expertise and the technology they need to reach their markets. They’re tapping into a growing craft brewing market and the demand for RTDs (Ready To Drink) of all types, a sector which is seeing considerable and sustained growth.

Our team has worked closely with Dave Rigby, NOMOQ’s Head of Sales, throughout the process and he has ensured that the immaculate® created by 999 Design truly comes to life on the cans.

The NOMOQ philosophy is that great packaging brings brands to life, but the best packaging goes beyond design to ensure safety, quality, and trust. To that end, NOMOQ’s Leamington Spa site is now Europe’s FIRST FSSC 22000 certified digital beverage can printer, and one of the first in the world. NOMOQ has also achieved ISO 9001:2015 certification. Both of these internationally recognised certifications prove NOMOQ’s dedication to high-quality, sustainable, and safe can printing.

Everyone at immaculate® simply delighted with the finished result – a premium, visually appealing can for a premium, zesty drink with purpose.