News Briefs Suppliers
French oak mill celebrates 20th anniversary
Tonnellerie Quintessence announced the 20-year anniversary of its French oak stave mill, Merrain International. Tonnellerie Quintessence aims for wood traceability from tree to barrel to winemaker. Visit: tonnelleriequintessence.com.
TricorBraun names leadership
Jad Darsey has been named director of sustainability and plastics for TricorBraun, a North American supplier of bottles, jars and other rigid packaging. In the new post, Darsey will evaluate packaging technology and assist customers with material choices and package designs. Visit: tricorbraun.com.
Certification in Eastern Washington
The Wine and Spirit Education Trust arrives in Eastern Washington this fall, beginning with an Intermediate Certification Course at Yakima Valley Community College’s Grandview Campus. The program is targeted to wine industry professionals, those seeking to enter the trade and enthusiastic consumers. Visit: yvcc.edu/wine and wineandspiritarchive.com.
Nissan Forklift lauded for low-emissions
Nissan Forklift Corp., Marengo, Ill., earned California Air Resources Board certification for its 2012 large spark-ignited engines. According to Nissan, the certification makes it the first forklift manufacturer to gain certification for its own line of industrial engines. Visit: nissanforklift.com.
Technicote promotes Thurston
Technicote, Miamisburg, Ohio, promoted Lou Thurston to national sales manager. Thurston joined Technicote in 2010 as territory manager of the company’s Kansas City sales territory, which includes Kansas, Missouri, Nebraska and Iowa. In his new role, Thurston will be responsible for Technicote roll labels sales efforts in the United States and Canada. Visit: technicote.com.
TricorBraun names leadership
Jad Darsey has been named director of sustainability and plastics for TricorBraun, a North American supplier of bottles, jars and other rigid packaging. In the new post, Darsey will evaluate packaging technology and assist customers with material choices and package designs. Visit: tricorbraun.com.
Certification in Eastern Washington
The Wine and Spirit Education Trust arrives in Eastern Washington this fall, beginning with an Intermediate Certification Course at Yakima Valley Community College’s Grandview Campus. The program is targeted to wine industry professionals, those seeking to enter the trade and enthusiastic consumers. Visit: yvcc.edu/wine and wineandspiritarchive.com.
Nissan Forklift lauded for low-emissions
Nissan Forklift Corp., Marengo, Ill., earned California Air Resources Board certification for its 2012 large spark-ignited engines. According to Nissan, the certification makes it the first forklift manufacturer to gain certification for its own line of industrial engines. Visit: nissanforklift.com.
Technicote promotes Thurston
Technicote, Miamisburg, Ohio, promoted Lou Thurston to national sales manager. Thurston joined Technicote in 2010 as territory manager of the company’s Kansas City sales territory, which includes Kansas, Missouri, Nebraska and Iowa. In his new role, Thurston will be responsible for Technicote roll labels sales efforts in the United States and Canada. Visit: technicote.com.
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