Case Study: How Mueller Coatings Became a Trusted Partner in Vaccum Metalizing for TricorBraun & Tito’s Vodka’s
Case Study: How Mueller Coatings Became a Trusted Partner in Vaccum Metalizing for TricorBraun & Tito’s Vodka’s
Introduction: A Partnership Rooted in Innovation and Quality
In the world of premium spirits, every detail matters—from the smoothness of the vodka to the elegance of the bottle it’s poured from. That’s why TricorBraun a key packaging supplier for Tito’s Handmade Vodka relies on Mueller Coatings for its signature decorative caps, ensuring a flawless, high-end finish that reflects the brand’s craftsmanship.
For years, Mueller Coatings has been an industry leader in decorative vacuum metallizing, producing over 30 million bottle caps annually for Tito’s — over 30% of all Tito’s closures each year. Recognized for precision, consistency, and advanced coating technology, Mueller developed its own automated paint and vacuum metallizing line specifically for Tito’s, to ensure production demand was satisfied.
As part of their ongoing commitment to innovation, Mueller has recently taken another leap forward—purchasing the Marca Technologies Revolution-3D Metallizer to expand production capacity and enhance service for both Tito’s and new clients.
The Challenge: Scaling Production While Maintaining Unmatched Quality
Tito’s Vodka has seen tremendous growth, increasing demand for its high-quality packaging components—including millions of precisely coated, decorative caps. As Tito’s expanded, Mueller needed to ensure its production efficiency, scalability, and consistency kept pace without sacrificing the premium finishes the brand is known for.
The challenge was twofold:
- Develop an in-house automation system that could handle large-scale production while maintaining meticulous quality standards.
- Continue innovating by investing in even more advanced technology to expand beyond Tito’s and serve new markets.
The Solution: In-House Automation + Expansion with New Technology
1. Custom-Built Automated Vacuum Metallizing for Tito’s
Recognizing the need for a scalable, high-precision solution, Mueller developed its own proprietary automated vacuum metallizing and paint system, tailored specifically for Tito’s decorative bottle caps. This in-house system allowed Mueller to:
This investment in equipment an technology allowed Mueller to meet the rapid increase in demand Tito’s required to ensure their was no disruption in their production.
The Next Step: Expanding with the Marca Technologies Revolution-3D Metallizer
To continue its trajectory of innovation and expansion, Mueller recently invested in the Marca Technologies Revolution-3D Metallizer —a cutting-edge, high-capacity vacuum metallizing system. This new addition:
- Triples production capacity for Titos and other Mueller decorative customers, allowing an additional 50 million+ coated parts annually.
- Utilizes four Fanuc robots, increasing efficiency and precision.
- Enhances environmental sustainability with next-gen coating technology.
Results: A Model for High-Volume Decorative Coatings
Through a combination of custom-built automation and continued investment in new technology, Mueller Coatings has successfully:
With this proven track record, Mueller is actively seeking new partnerships, offering its expertise to brands that require high-quality, high-volume decorative finishes.