Noble Brewery consists of
the original facilities constructed between 1988 and 1990 by Pabst
Blue Ribbon Brewery (Zhaoqing) Co. Ltd. ("Pabst Zhaoqing"),
the operator of the facilities prior to the establishment of the
Noble Brewery. These facilities had an annual production capacity
of approximately 80,000 metric tons or 680,000 barrels of beer per
year. The second phase of brewing facilities, which were completed
in July 1994, has a production capacity of approximately 120,000
metric tons or 1,020,000 barrels of beer per year.
Noble Brewery presently has an annual production capacity of 200,000
metric tons or 1,700,000 barrels per year. Pabst US supplied the
majority of the equipment in both the first and second phase of
the brewing facilities,in addition of offering technical assistance
in its installation and maintenance. The brewing equipment is
in good condition and there is no specific limitation to its life
span when properly maintained. On an annual basis, Noble Brewery
shuts down portions of the factory for a short period of time
during low season, normally in December to provide regular and
scheduled maintenance. Currently, no major refurbishing, maintenance
or replacement of equipment is anticipated. Noble Brewery has
access to replacement parts that can be manufactured by several
local toolmakers in Zhaoqing.
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