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AT Mobile Bottling adds Zork
Napa-based AT Mobile Bottling Line LLC added a unit to handle the ZORK alternative stoppers in preparation for bottlings of Manzanita Creek Zinfandel and Solomon Wine Company's Muse brands. For details, visit atmbl.net.
New CEO for Netafim
John Vikupitz was promoted to president and CEO of Netafim USA, Fresno, Calif., manufacturer of drip irrigation systems. He succeeds Igal Aisenberg, named president and co-CEO of corporate Netafim Ltd. Vikupitz has spent 20 years at Netafim in sales and marketing management.
Laffort introduces new products
Laffort, French producer of winemaking supplies, announced new products for the 2009 crush. Lactoenos 350 PreAc is a new bacteria strain resistant to low pH, with high malolactic activities; Bioarom is a yeast nutrient for aroma preservation of white and rosé wines; Tannin VR Color is a catechin tannin for color stabilization with soft mouthfeel. For details, visit laffort.com.
SPG secures funding for expansion
SPG Holdings LLC, parent of SPG Solar Inc. and Thompson Technologies Industries Inc., Novato, Calif., obtained $13 million in equity financing through the Global Environment Fund and Robeco, to support domestic and international growth.
Avery Dennison has sustainable label stock
The Fasson Roll North America division of Avery Dennison Corp. introduced Fasson Estate Label 100% recycled face-stock made from 100% post-consumer waste paper in bright-white vellum. For details, visit na.fasson.com.
Alain Fouquet names marketing director
Michelle Hall was appointed marketing director at Alain Fouquet French Cooperage, Napa. The barrel maker is expanding. With a degree in international business and French, Hall has more than eight years of experience working with cooperages. For details, visit alainfouquet.com.
ShipCompliant offers wholesale check
ShipCompliant, Boulder, Colo., introduced ShipCompliant Wholesale, the industry's first wholesale compliance check to analyze every invoice against more than 20 different rule types to ensure products are registered, renewals and revisions are up to date, licenses are valid, prices consistent and product limits are not exceeded. Learn more at shipcompliant.com.
Jennings joins C&E Capsules
Debbie Jennings joined C&E Capsules, Fairfield, Calif., as vice president of sales. C&E is a division of Italian Enoplastic s.p.a., world's largest manufacturer of PVC and polylam wine capsules. Previously, Jennings was with Tapp Technologies.
Shelco names new sales/marketing director
Shelco Filters, Middletown, Ct., supplier of filter housings and cartridges, hired Bruce Hafner as its new director of sales and marketing. He has 20 years of experience in the industry, specializing in business development and strategic planning.
Vinquiry lowers prices
Vinquiry, which provides analytical services, consulting and supplies through its labs in Windsor, Napa, Santa Maria and Paso Robles, Calif., announced it is discounting prices on various production analyses. For details, visit vinquiry.com.
CORRECTIONS
An illustration in our June table of contents was mistakenly credited to James Harbertson. The artist was Ralph Steadman.
The caption on page 62 of the June issue should read: This reverse osmosis filter separates water and alcohol from wine.
Napa-based AT Mobile Bottling Line LLC added a unit to handle the ZORK alternative stoppers in preparation for bottlings of Manzanita Creek Zinfandel and Solomon Wine Company's Muse brands. For details, visit atmbl.net.
New CEO for Netafim
John Vikupitz was promoted to president and CEO of Netafim USA, Fresno, Calif., manufacturer of drip irrigation systems. He succeeds Igal Aisenberg, named president and co-CEO of corporate Netafim Ltd. Vikupitz has spent 20 years at Netafim in sales and marketing management.
Laffort introduces new products
Laffort, French producer of winemaking supplies, announced new products for the 2009 crush. Lactoenos 350 PreAc is a new bacteria strain resistant to low pH, with high malolactic activities; Bioarom is a yeast nutrient for aroma preservation of white and rosé wines; Tannin VR Color is a catechin tannin for color stabilization with soft mouthfeel. For details, visit laffort.com.
SPG secures funding for expansion
SPG Holdings LLC, parent of SPG Solar Inc. and Thompson Technologies Industries Inc., Novato, Calif., obtained $13 million in equity financing through the Global Environment Fund and Robeco, to support domestic and international growth.
Avery Dennison has sustainable label stock
The Fasson Roll North America division of Avery Dennison Corp. introduced Fasson Estate Label 100% recycled face-stock made from 100% post-consumer waste paper in bright-white vellum. For details, visit na.fasson.com.
Alain Fouquet names marketing director
Michelle Hall was appointed marketing director at Alain Fouquet French Cooperage, Napa. The barrel maker is expanding. With a degree in international business and French, Hall has more than eight years of experience working with cooperages. For details, visit alainfouquet.com.
ShipCompliant offers wholesale check
ShipCompliant, Boulder, Colo., introduced ShipCompliant Wholesale, the industry's first wholesale compliance check to analyze every invoice against more than 20 different rule types to ensure products are registered, renewals and revisions are up to date, licenses are valid, prices consistent and product limits are not exceeded. Learn more at shipcompliant.com.
Jennings joins C&E Capsules
Debbie Jennings joined C&E Capsules, Fairfield, Calif., as vice president of sales. C&E is a division of Italian Enoplastic s.p.a., world's largest manufacturer of PVC and polylam wine capsules. Previously, Jennings was with Tapp Technologies.
Shelco names new sales/marketing director
Shelco Filters, Middletown, Ct., supplier of filter housings and cartridges, hired Bruce Hafner as its new director of sales and marketing. He has 20 years of experience in the industry, specializing in business development and strategic planning.
Vinquiry lowers prices
Vinquiry, which provides analytical services, consulting and supplies through its labs in Windsor, Napa, Santa Maria and Paso Robles, Calif., announced it is discounting prices on various production analyses. For details, visit vinquiry.com.
CORRECTIONS
An illustration in our June table of contents was mistakenly credited to James Harbertson. The artist was Ralph Steadman.
The caption on page 62 of the June issue should read: This reverse osmosis filter separates water and alcohol from wine.
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