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Liquid Point – The Future of Retail, Today
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Liquid Point is the first fully automated refill system for unpackaged liquids in shopping centres – from beverages to non-food products. The system works like an ATM for liquids: simple, fast, and available 24/7, entirely without staff.
Our mission is to complement the existing sales system with automated, staff-free infrastructure that unlocks sales beyond standard operating hours – at night, on Sundays, and during holidays. We expand availability from 4,650 hours to 8,760 hours annually – 24/7, 365 days – creating new revenue streams for retailers and producers without additional labor costs.”
Why this matters
The European Union has adopted Regulation (EU) 2025/40, requiring beverage producers and distributors to:
- From 1 January 2030, final distributors with a sales area of more than 400 m² shall be required to dedicate 10 % of that sales area to refill stations for both food and non-food products.¹
¹ EU Source: Link - From 1 January 2030, final distributors that make alcoholic and non-alcoholic beverages in sales packaging available on the territory of a Member State to consumers shall ensure that at least 10 % of those products are made available in reusable packaging within a re-use system.²
² EU Source: Link - From 1 January 2040, economic operators shall endeavour to make at least 40 % of the products referred to in the first subparagraph available in reusable packaging within a re-use system.³
³ EU Source: Link
Retailers and producers who fail to adapt risk penalties and losing competitiveness.
Liquid Point provides full regulatory compliance – while turning it into an opportunity for new revenue streams.
Our vision
“Liquid Point is redefining the liquid retail paradigm. Our mission is to complement the existing sales system with automated, staff-free infrastructure that unlocks sales beyond standard operating hours – at night, on Sundays, and during holidays. We expand availability from 4,650 hours to 8,760 hours annually – 24/7, 365 days – creating new revenue streams for retailers and producers without additional labor costs.”
Automation is no longer a luxury – it is a competitive necessity. Liquid Point combines innovations in IoT technology, real-time data-driven insights, and EU regulatory compliance into a unified system that transforms how liquid products are distributed, tracked, and sold. Our vision is not to adapt to the future – but to create it.
Key Pillars of the Liquid Point Vision
1. Digital Transformation
Integration of IoT technologies and real-time analytics provides transparency, consumption tracking, and smarter decision-making for both retailers and manufacturers.
2. Operational Efficiency
Automated filling, monitoring, and maintenance systems reduce costs, eliminate errors, and enable uninterrupted 24/7 operation.
3. Sustainability and Circular Economy
Enabling a transition from single-use to reusable packaging through consumer participation. By choosing refills, customers directly contribute to waste reduction and lower carbon footprints – making sustainability a collective effort.Enabling a transition from single-use to reusable packaging through consumer participation. By choosing refills, customers directly contribute to waste reduction and lower carbon footprints – making sustainability a collective effort.
4. Health and Quality
Consumers gain access to fresh, high-quality beverages free from microplastics and contamination — available anytime, anywhere, directly from certified reservoirs.
5. Profitability and New Business Models
Retailers and producers achieve higher margins, lower production and logistics costs, and new revenue streams through extended 24/7 operations, loyalty programs, and digital services.
6. Innovation Leadership
Liquid Point introduces a new class of intelligent hardware and software solutions that redefine the liquid supply chain — from factory to consumer.
Who benefits?
Consumers: Healthier drinks at lower cost, available anytime (24/7).
Producers: Over 50% lower production costs and stronger brand identity.
Retailers: New revenue streams and extended operating hours – without additional labor costs.
The Planet: Millions of tons less single-use plastic every year.
Financial validation
Liquid Point already benefits from strong European Union support. The EU LIFE program offers up to 75% non-dilutive funding for projects of up to €10 million, which would be sufficient to implement our first large-scale retail installation. While this represents a significant opportunity, we have not utilized this funding due to the requirement for 25% co-financing. We are currently exploring partnerships with investors or retail centers to provide this co-financing, which would enable us to fully leverage the program, and equip the first center in the world with this technology.
The availability of such support underscores the strong potential of the project, reduces investment risk, and lays the foundation for accelerated growth and future international expansion.
What makes Liquid Point different?
Liquid Point stands at the intersection of two megatrends:
– Sustainability and the circular economy
– Automation and 24/7 retail availability
It is not just a product, but a response to changing consumer expectations and new regulatory requirements.
We know the competition
From refill stations to bottle return schemes – competition exists.
Our advantages:
- fully automated, staff-free operation,
- more products per unit, H2-Oh da (ATM) >20,
- IoT and RFID integration for monitoring and optimization,
- scalability across small stores and large shopping centers.
Liquid Point is not just another option – it is the most complete solution on the market.
We set clear, achievable goals
- 2026–2028: Test the system in a real retail environment.,
- 2028–2032: Scale to 50 locations in partnership with leading retail chains,
- By 2030: Establish presence in every major European market
Our roadmap is measurable, realistic, and deliverable.
Leadership and execution
Liquid Point is led by experts in automation, retail, the food industry, and sustainable technologies. Our strength lies not only in the idea – but in the ability to execute it.
A functional dispenser prototype, including integrated software, has been successfully developed.
Liquid Point develops six core solution blocks to optimize liquid management and safety: Data Collection, Tank Monitoring, Reservoir & CIP Systems, Liquid ATM / Refill Stations, Lightweight RFID-Enabled Bottles, and the Secure Liquid Transport & Authentication System – LIQUID POINT TRANSFER PROTOCOL, ensuring reliable, trackable, and authenticated liquid transfers
1. Data Collection System – LIQUID POINT
IoT-enabled platform for real-time sales monitoring, customer behavior analytics, and data-driven marketing insights.
2. Tank Monitoring System – LIQUID POINT
RFID and sensor-based monitoring of liquid levels, temperature, pressure, flow, quality, and maintenance alerts. Ensures optimized refill cycles, product safety, and predictive maintenance.
3. Reservoir & CIP System Development
Design and implementation of reservoir systems with Clean-In-Place (CIP) capabilities, suitable for end-supplier facilities or retail locations for hygienic and automated operations.
4. Liquid ATM / H2-Oh da Refill Stations
Bottle filling stations located outdoors or near entrances, accessible 24/7.
5. Lightweight RFID-Enabled Bottles
Development of lightweight, durable steel or titanium bottles with embedded RFID chips for seamless tracking, automated refill authentication, and integration into smart dispensing ecosystems.
6. Secure Liquid Transport & Authentication System – LIQUID POINT TRANSFER PROTOCOL
Development of a standardized protocol for safe beverage transport from factory reservoirs (inox 304) to retail storage tanks via tanker trucks (inox 304). The system integrates RFID authentication, digital transport tokens, and IoT monitoring to ensure full traceability and prevent incorrect filling. Automated verification enables pumping only after successful validation, supported by keyed couplings, color-coded connections, and recorded CIP cleaning cycles.
Data Collection System – LIQUID POINT
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Core Capabilities
- Real-time sales monitoring (product type, quantity, and time of purchase)
- Customer behavior analytics (frequency, preferences, and purchasing trends)
- Transaction insights (payment methods, location-based sales data)
- Promotional response tracking and customer feedback integration
Advanced Analytics
- Demand forecasting and seasonal trend identification
- Product correlation analysis (frequently purchased combinations)
- Customer segmentation (new, returning, loyal)
- Customizable reports and KPI dashboards
Benefits for Marketing & Sales
- Data-driven promotional campaigns
- Optimized product mix and pricing strategies
- Improved customer engagement and loyalty
- Increased sales through personalization
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Operational/technical analytics - Tank Monitoring LIQUID POINT System
Core Capabilities
Advanced Sensor Integration
Benefits for Service & Maintenance
RFID-enabled monitoring of liquid levels
Pressure monitoring for system stability
Optimized refill cycles and reduced downtime
Temperature tracking inside reservoirs
Flow rate tracking (consumption and dispensing)
Early detection of faults and leaks
Real-time refill and maintenance alerts
Quality control: pH, turbidity, conductivity, oxygen saturation
Improved product safety and quality control
Leak detection and tank integrity monitoring
Lower operational costs with predictive maintenance
Gas and CO₂ level tracking for carbonated liquids
Environmental monitoring (ambient temperature, humidity)
| Core Capabilities | Advanced Sensor Integration | Benefits for Service & Maintenance |
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| RFID-enabled monitoring of liquid levels | Pressure monitoring for system stability | Optimized refill cycles and reduced downtime |
| Temperature tracking inside reservoirs | Flow rate tracking (consumption and dispensing) | Early detection of faults and leaks |
| Real-time refill and maintenance alerts | Quality control: pH, turbidity, conductivity, oxygen saturation | Improved product safety and quality control |
| Leak detection and tank integrity monitoring | Lower operational costs with predictive maintenance | |
| Gas and CO₂ level tracking for carbonated liquids | ||
| Environmental monitoring (ambient temperature, humidity) |
Hardware illustration
Contact:
info@liquid-point.com
