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G3 adds a label press.
G3 Enterprises, Modesto, Calif., has expanded its label printing capabilities with the addition of a Gallus EM 410 S narrow web flexographic press with 10-color capacity, electronic register control, UV or water-based Flexo inks and coatings, inline hot-stamping, rotary embossing and die cutting and a maximum width of 16 inches. For details, visit g-3enterprises.com.
Amorim completes "super plants."
Amorim Cork America, U.S. headquarters of Portugal's Amorim & Irmaos, S.A., world's largest manufacturer of natural wine cork stoppers, completed a $15 million modernization of the company's plants in Portugal, to increase production of technical and sparkling wine corks by more than 400 million units per year.
ThermoSafe has improved 375ml shipper.
ThermoSafe Brands, Arlington Heights, Ill., added model 727UPS to its ShipSafe® line of bottle shippers, with two-piece construction of molded foam. For details, visit sca.com.
New Vine Logistics made board appointments.
New Vine Logistics, Napa, appointed Jordan Copland, executive vice president, strategic development at GSI Commerce, to its board of directors. Jean Arnold, president of Hanzell Vineyards, Sonoma, was named chair of the advisory board and Barbara Insel, managing director of MKF Research, was added to the advisory board. New Vine Logistics provides consumer-direct channel management solutions.
Vinquiry adds yeast for rosés and aromatic whites.
Enoferm Cross Evolution™ is a natural hybrid of two South African yeast strains, recommended for high-alcohol potential musts and low temperatures. Vinquiry, in Windsor, Calif., has also added the Adams Tannin Assay for measuring tannins and phenolics. For details, visit vinquiry.com.
Mistral Barrels has new U.S. rep.
Mistral, the U.S. subsidiary of the Chilean Tonelería Nacional, appointed Neil Koch as sales representative for the U.S. market. Previously, he was enologist and cellar master at Lewis Cellars, Napa.
Kraftwerk has moved.
Kraftwerk Design moved to 710 Fiero Ln., #17, San Luis Obispo, Calif. in August. All other contacts remain the same.
Alfa Laval designs optimum hygiene valve.
The Tri-Clover Unique 7000 series single seat valves employ innovative design for strict hygiene and reliability. For details, visit alfalaval.com.
James Nolan moved to Napa.
James Nolan Construction celebrated its 20th anniversary by moving from St. Helena to Napa, Calif. The new address is 851 Napa Valley Corporate Way, Ste. E, Napa, CA 94558. The phone remains (707) 963-3222.
Renaissance Mark to close Napa plant.
Renaissance Mark, Inc. will consolidate its Napa label printing business into its Montreal, Canada and Sparks, Nev. locations, but will retain a sales and technical presence in Northern California to serve its many winery clients. The move should be complete by mid-November.
Cork Supply will expand to Canada.
The Cork Supply Group, Benicia, Calif., will launch Cork Supply Canada for direct Canadian orders in early 2007. The company provides natural and synthetic corks, screwcaps, capsules and oak products.
Thermo Electron adds benchtop pH meter.
Thermo Electron Corp., Beverely, Mass., introduced the Orion 2-Star benchtop pH meter, for economy without sacrificing accuracy or ease-of-use. For details, visit thermo.com.
New POS system from Vintage Consulting.
Vintage Consulting Group, Sonoma, developers of Wine Systems software, released its Winery Point-of-Sale system, designed for tasting rooms and fully integrated with the Wine Systems "back office," including inventory, consumer sales histories and financial accounting. For details, visit vintage-consulting.com.
Parker Hannifin adds nitrogen generator.
Parker Hannifin Corp., Haverhill, Mass., introduced its HFX series nitrogen generation systems, which produce up to 99.5% pure nitrogen at dewpoints to -58°F. For details, visit parker.com/balston.
Three wineries choose Elutriate Systems.
Elutriate Systems, Arroyo Grande, Calif., recently installed BioReactor wastewater systems in three California wineries: Hahn Estates, Soledad; Deerfield Winery, Kenwood; and Beckmen Winery, Los Olivos. For details, visit elutriatesystems.com.
Online wine sales soar for IBG clients.
A report from Inertia Beverage Group (IBG), Napa, reveals that during the first six months of 2006, online sales for its winery clients improved 423% over the same period in 2005. See the report at inertiabev.com.
Dickson launches wireless data logger for vineyards.
Dickson wireless data loggers monitor temperature and humidity with no wiring constraints, eliminate need for manual data downloading and run through wireless USB connections to your PC. For details, visit dicksonweb.com.
Garvey bottling accumulator improves speed, stability.
The Infinity Series Accumulator from Garvey Corp., Blue Anchor, N.J., incorporates a "slow-down lane" that allows bottling line outfeed rates up to 1,000 bpm. See it at garvey.com.
G3 Enterprises, Modesto, Calif., has expanded its label printing capabilities with the addition of a Gallus EM 410 S narrow web flexographic press with 10-color capacity, electronic register control, UV or water-based Flexo inks and coatings, inline hot-stamping, rotary embossing and die cutting and a maximum width of 16 inches. For details, visit g-3enterprises.com.
Amorim completes "super plants."
Amorim Cork America, U.S. headquarters of Portugal's Amorim & Irmaos, S.A., world's largest manufacturer of natural wine cork stoppers, completed a $15 million modernization of the company's plants in Portugal, to increase production of technical and sparkling wine corks by more than 400 million units per year.
ThermoSafe has improved 375ml shipper.
ThermoSafe Brands, Arlington Heights, Ill., added model 727UPS to its ShipSafe® line of bottle shippers, with two-piece construction of molded foam. For details, visit sca.com.
New Vine Logistics made board appointments.
New Vine Logistics, Napa, appointed Jordan Copland, executive vice president, strategic development at GSI Commerce, to its board of directors. Jean Arnold, president of Hanzell Vineyards, Sonoma, was named chair of the advisory board and Barbara Insel, managing director of MKF Research, was added to the advisory board. New Vine Logistics provides consumer-direct channel management solutions.
Vinquiry adds yeast for rosés and aromatic whites.
Enoferm Cross Evolution™ is a natural hybrid of two South African yeast strains, recommended for high-alcohol potential musts and low temperatures. Vinquiry, in Windsor, Calif., has also added the Adams Tannin Assay for measuring tannins and phenolics. For details, visit vinquiry.com.
Mistral Barrels has new U.S. rep.
Mistral, the U.S. subsidiary of the Chilean Tonelería Nacional, appointed Neil Koch as sales representative for the U.S. market. Previously, he was enologist and cellar master at Lewis Cellars, Napa.
Kraftwerk has moved.
Kraftwerk Design moved to 710 Fiero Ln., #17, San Luis Obispo, Calif. in August. All other contacts remain the same.
Alfa Laval designs optimum hygiene valve.
The Tri-Clover Unique 7000 series single seat valves employ innovative design for strict hygiene and reliability. For details, visit alfalaval.com.
James Nolan moved to Napa.
James Nolan Construction celebrated its 20th anniversary by moving from St. Helena to Napa, Calif. The new address is 851 Napa Valley Corporate Way, Ste. E, Napa, CA 94558. The phone remains (707) 963-3222.
Renaissance Mark to close Napa plant.
Renaissance Mark, Inc. will consolidate its Napa label printing business into its Montreal, Canada and Sparks, Nev. locations, but will retain a sales and technical presence in Northern California to serve its many winery clients. The move should be complete by mid-November.
Cork Supply will expand to Canada.
The Cork Supply Group, Benicia, Calif., will launch Cork Supply Canada for direct Canadian orders in early 2007. The company provides natural and synthetic corks, screwcaps, capsules and oak products.
Thermo Electron adds benchtop pH meter.
Thermo Electron Corp., Beverely, Mass., introduced the Orion 2-Star benchtop pH meter, for economy without sacrificing accuracy or ease-of-use. For details, visit thermo.com.
New POS system from Vintage Consulting.
Vintage Consulting Group, Sonoma, developers of Wine Systems software, released its Winery Point-of-Sale system, designed for tasting rooms and fully integrated with the Wine Systems "back office," including inventory, consumer sales histories and financial accounting. For details, visit vintage-consulting.com.
Parker Hannifin adds nitrogen generator.
Parker Hannifin Corp., Haverhill, Mass., introduced its HFX series nitrogen generation systems, which produce up to 99.5% pure nitrogen at dewpoints to -58°F. For details, visit parker.com/balston.
Three wineries choose Elutriate Systems.
Elutriate Systems, Arroyo Grande, Calif., recently installed BioReactor wastewater systems in three California wineries: Hahn Estates, Soledad; Deerfield Winery, Kenwood; and Beckmen Winery, Los Olivos. For details, visit elutriatesystems.com.
Online wine sales soar for IBG clients.
A report from Inertia Beverage Group (IBG), Napa, reveals that during the first six months of 2006, online sales for its winery clients improved 423% over the same period in 2005. See the report at inertiabev.com.
Dickson launches wireless data logger for vineyards.
Dickson wireless data loggers monitor temperature and humidity with no wiring constraints, eliminate need for manual data downloading and run through wireless USB connections to your PC. For details, visit dicksonweb.com.
Garvey bottling accumulator improves speed, stability.
The Infinity Series Accumulator from Garvey Corp., Blue Anchor, N.J., incorporates a "slow-down lane" that allows bottling line outfeed rates up to 1,000 bpm. See it at garvey.com.
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