Zero waste tastes better

At Marble Distilling Co., nothing goes to waste, not even the heat. The award-winning distillery is working toward a big goal: becoming the most sustainable zero-waste distillery on the planet. With support from Siemens, that goal is well within reach.

Crafted with the spirit of sustainability

Connie Baker and Carey Shanks didn’t just want to make great spirits – they wanted to change how spirits are made. After touring distilleries, they saw the chance to do things differently. Today, Marble Distilling Co. is on a mission to prove that premium vodka can be crafted with zero waste.

We’re dedicated to making the best vodka. But we want to do so without so much waste, wasted water, wasted energy.

Carey Shanks, Founder, Marble Distilling Co.

Technology that flows with the process

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Behind every good spirit is a smart system that knows when to switch

Marble Distilling Co. set out to recover and reuse the heat from their production – and to conserve as much water and energy as possible. Together with Holbrook Service and Siemens technology, they made it happen. Today, they’re saving more than 4 million gallons of water a year while making day-to-day operations smoother for staff and guests. Smart valves, actuators, and intuitive controls reduce resource use and reclaim heat from the distilling process. It’s automation with purpose: less manual work, more efficiency, and a setup that is good for people and the planet.

From building tech to bottle-ready: Precision makes perfect

Big change doesn’t always need big steps. Over time, Marble Distilling Co. worked with Holbrook Service to fine-tune its operation one smart move at a time. A key ingredient: the Desigo Automation PXC4 controller. Originally designed for building automation, it now ensures precise control of distillery equipment, pumps, and valves. The result? A distilling process that’s 75% more efficient. Marble’s award-winning vodka now reaches 190 proof in a single run – and output has tripled without needing more staff or gear.

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Distilling efficiently with Desigo

The introduction of Desigo Control Point has uncorked new possibilities with its remote monitoring capabilities, enabling the team to manage room environments and energy use as smoothly as a fine spirit, without the need for on-site interventions. This technology makes it possible for distilling processes to run overnight without having someone physically onsite to monitor activities, further enhancing efficiency and operational flexibility.

Sustainability down to the last drop

From room comfort to resource control – every detail at Marble Distilling is fine-tuned for maximum efficiency. Thanks to smart tech and a close partnership with Siemens and Holbrook Service, they’re saving energy, cutting waste, and redefining what sustainability tastes like.

83% more efficient than the town's green code requirements

11.7 tons CO₂ saved

4M gallons of water saved annually

20% cost savings annually

75% more efficient than previous equipment

$400 monthly savings in gas bills

thanks to more efficient heat recovery