About Keg Basics
eg Basics has been serving the brewing industry since 1965 and have been producing the vented keg cap since they were created in 1983. The Keg Bung has been manufactured by Keg Basics since 1975, and was previously known as the Denver Bung. All brewery industry products were moved to their current location, in Hastings NE, in 1999.
Merrick Machine was started Alda, Nebraska in 1959 by Jim Merrick. In 1975 Jim’s son Rick began diversifying into the plastics business and added Triad Fastener L.P. an injection molding facility to the family. The Keg Bung, previously known as the Denver Bung, has been manufactured by Triad/KegBasics since 1975. Vented keg caps were created in 1983 and Triad/KegBasics has been the leading American manufacturer ever since. Russ Merrick is the current CEO and the 4th generation of Merrick’s are part of our company as well. The Merrick family of companies now includes:
- Triad Fastener L.P. (Injection Molding Company)
- Fu-Tek Machine and Tooling (Custom Molds & Dies)
- Triad Products Company (KegBasics & Agricultural Products)
- Merrick Machine Company (Construction Industry Equipment & Automotive Equipment)
Compliance
Keg Basics works with all size breweries to help them comply with Federal Labeling Laws and build their business as the brand grows.
Support
Have questions about Keg Collars, Bungs, I.D. Strips, or Caps? Our entire team receives specialized training regularly to ensure you’re receiving the best information possible. From basic questions to complex compliance inquiries, we’re here to help!
Trust
We operate in an industry built on trust. This can only be achieved through communication and experienced support – from the first contact past your twenty-year anniversary.
Merrick Machine Company
Merrick Machine Company, also known as Triad Products, is a proud American manufacturer with over 40 years of commitment to quality craftsmanship. Since our inception, we have continually upheld the highest standards in our work. In recent years, Merrick Machine has expanded its expertise into diverse industries, including plastics, injection molding, automotive restoration, and more.