MV GROUP Production has implemented an innovative quality control system at the Stumbras factory. Developed by the Spanish technology company E2M COUTH Vision Systems, this system enhances production efficiency and productivity. In 2025, MV GROUP Production plans to install the system in its other beverage factories, Alita and Anykščių Vynas. The total investment in this project amounts to nearly EUR 700,000.

“Productivity, sustainability, and cost-efficiency are goals we strive for every day, and the new quality control system will help us achieve them even more effectively. That is why we are partnering with E2M COUTH Vision Systems — one of the leading companies in this field worldwide. Their innovative technology will streamline quality assurance processes,” says Algirdas Čiburys, CEO of MV GROUP Production.

MV GROUP Production operates four beverage factories — Stumbras, Alita, Anykščių Vynas, and Gubernija. Currently, the new quality control system, designed to prevent defects during production, is already in use at the Stumbras factory. In 2025, it will be implemented at the Alita and Anykščių Vynas factories.

The solution developed by E2M COUTH Vision Systems includes a primary quality control unit with seven integrated cameras, a separate module for monitoring labeling quality, scanning, and data collection, as well as an innovative automated defect removal system for the production line. The system captures images of products on the production line and projects a 3D image, which is automatically compared to a defined standard. If the image recognition technology detects dents, scratches, label damage, missing elements, or other defects, the product is automatically removed from the line without interrupting the production process.

Until now, quality control at the Stumbras factory was carried out manually by employees who monitored products moving along the production line. However, Algirdas Čiburys notes that the company aims to improve efficiency, which led to the decision to invest in automating this process.

“The equipment doesn’t get tired and operates consistently at the same level of productivity, which reduces the likelihood of product defects. At the same time, this means our colleagues can work more efficiently, performing less mechanical work and dedicating more time to tasks that require creativity. By automating processes, we are also addressing the challenge of labor shortages, which affects the entire manufacturing industry. The new equipment helps improve working conditions — employees no longer have to carry out monotonous, exhausting tasks. This gives them the opportunity to shift roles, upgrade their skills, and take on more engaging work,” says the CEO of MV GROUP Production.

E2M COUTH Vision Systems, which exports to 60 countries, has 30 years of experience in manufacturing machine vision systems for quality control on production lines, ensuring the real-time rejection of 100% of defective products. The company’s systems are primarily installed in the food and beverage industries.

“We are entering the Baltic market as one of the largest and most advanced beverage producers in the region has chosen our CONTOURVISION, an advanced artificial vision inspection system. We believe this partnership will further strengthen MV GROUP Production’s position both in the region and in global export markets,” says Edgar Bedolla, General Manager of E2M COUTH Vision Systems.”

MV GROUP Production selected the E2M COUTH Vision Systems solution for its quality, ease of use, and extensive functionality. The system can be applied not only to visually compare products on the production line to a reference standard but also to monitor labeling, excise stamps, and other product markings for errors. Additionally, this solution is easy to integrate into business management systems and can be adapted to new product manufacturing lines.

“A major advantage of this system is its ease of use, as suppliers do not need to connect remotely to assist with maintenance. There is also no need for additional staff, as the system operates fully autonomously. When a new product is introduced, it only requires programming a reference standard — a process that is very quick, and our employees have been trained to handle it,” notes Algirdas Čiburys, CEO of MV GROUP Production.