Author: https://www.packagingnews.com.au/machinery/filling-and-packaging/wis-delivers-bottling-and-packaging-expertise Publish Time: 2026-01-06 Origin: https://www.packagingnews.com.au/machinery/filling-and-packaging/wis-delivers-bottling-and-packaging-expertise
Wine Industry Services (WIS), a long-established machinery supplier and service agent for wine and beverage producers across Australia and New Zealand, is supporting manufacturers as they move from manual operations to automated bottling, labelling and packaging solutions. Its customer base spans wineries, distilleries and breweries of all sizes.
Headquartered in South Australia, WIS brings more than 25 years of experience in new and used machinery sales, spare parts supply and technical servicing. The company also delivers comprehensive project management and machine installation services tailored to the beverage industry.
Founded in 1998 by John Camilleri, WIS was built on a foundation of innovation, determination and a deep passion for the industry. Today, the company is led by Managing Director Simon Camilleri, who continues to uphold the family business philosophy that values people first and fosters long-term relationships based on trust and mutual respect. Innovation, he says, remains central to the company’s direction.
“At WIS, our goal has always been to combine tradition with advanced technology, ensuring bottling and packaging lines remain productive and sustainable for generations,” Camilleri said.
“Our real strength lies in our extensive hands-on experience and technical knowledge of complete bottling line systems as well as individual machines.”
WIS is committed to delivering reliable, responsive customer service, supporting both small-scale producers and large operations within the bottling and packaging sectors.
The company is the exclusive agent for leading Italian manufacturer GAI across Australia, New Zealand, Malaysia, Thailand and the Pacific region. According to WIS, GAI is a natural fit, sharing the same commitment to exceptional build quality and performance, with equipment designed for capacities ranging from 500 to 24,000 bottles per hour.
All GAI machines are manufactured entirely in-house, providing customers with long-term confidence in spare parts availability and after-sales service.
“I’m extremely proud of our partnership with GAI, along with many other trusted suppliers,” Camilleri said. “These machines are engineered not just to perform, but to perform better – reducing waste and maximising product quality. We support our equipment throughout its entire operational life.”
WIS provides highly experienced mechanical and electrical technicians for breakdown support and routine servicing, as well as sales consultancy covering everything from individual machines to fully integrated turnkey bottling lines. Each installation includes comprehensive operator training to ensure customers achieve optimal performance from their equipment.
Recognising the significant investment involved in bottling, labelling and packaging systems, WIS also offers preventative maintenance programs designed to maximise efficiency, reliability and long-term productivity.
“We’re continually innovating,” Camilleri added. “The future of winemaking and beverage production is sustainable, efficient and scalable, and WIS is proud to be at the forefront of that transition.”
As a family-owned business, WIS takes pride in delivering what it believes is the highest level of service in the industry. Its solution-driven team is dedicated to creating positive, long-lasting customer experiences.
With hundreds of installations completed across Australia, New Zealand and the Asia-Pacific region, WIS continues to explore new markets and expand its product offering.
Looking ahead, Camilleri is optimistic about both the company’s future and the broader beverage sector.
“The rapid growth of non-alcoholic beverages, along with micro-breweries and distilleries, is incredibly exciting,” he said. “Automation in bottling, labelling and packaging can dramatically improve efficiency, output and consistency. Today’s small-capacity machines are remarkably sophisticated.”