Gregoire introduces harvester 
Gregoire Group, Cognac, France, launched a new range of vineyard harvesters. Models G1 and G2 are pull-type models with hydraulic shakers operated from the tractor; G7, G8 and G9 are self-propelled with joystick operation and color monitors. For details, visit gregoiregroup.com.

Track customers with WineWeb
WineWeb, Santa Fe, N.M., released a new customer relationship management (CRM) component to track communication, manage tasks and customized by type. It integrates with WineWeb wine club and POS services, and is designed for medium and smaller wineries. Learn more at wineweb.com.

Armstrong celebrates 30 years
Armstrong Associates, Sonoma County branding and marketing specialists, marked their first 30 years in business under the leadership of Tom Armstrong. Art director Anna Wong has been with the firm for 20 years. For details, visit armstrongcreates.com.

Cork Supply’s Vapex is TCA-free
Vapex microextra, made from natural corkwood, guarantees virtually no TCA and low, consistent oxygen transmission with easy extraction. The individually molded technical cork is economically priced. For details, visit corksupply.com.

Krones enhances California coverage  
Krones Inc., German-based supplier of packaging machinery, has allied with Peregrine Winery Enterprises (PWE). Founded by Thomas Jordan, former Krones VP of sales-western division, PWE will offer complete Krones and Kosme product lines to small and medium wineries in Northern and Central California. Reach Jordan at (707) 637-7584.

Metrohm device measures sulfites 
The 881 Compact ion chromatograph simplifies sample preparation and testing for sulfites and other anions including chloride, nitrate, phosphate and sulfate. For more information, visit metrohmusa.com.

Harrop joins VinOak
Industry veteran Scott Harrop joined Vin­Oak, Benicia, Calif., supplier of oak alternative products. The founder of United Barrels, Harrop was most recently with Moxon Oak. Reach him at (707) 746-5704.

Elypsis adds Canadian partner
Wine industry software provider Elypsis Inc., Napa, Calif., established a joint venture with Zuna Inc. to offer country-specific winery management software products to Canada’s 500 wineries. For details, visit elypsis.com.

Vintage Nurseries extends olive branch  
Vintage Nurseries, Wasco, Calif., grapevine nursery, now offers NursTech Super High Density olive trees for production of extra-virgin olive oil. For a price list, phone the sales department at (661) 758-4777.

SolarCraft VP killed in crash  
John Maloney, 42, vice president of sales and marketing for SolarCraft, Novato, Calif., died in an auto accident, along with his wife Susan and their children Aiden and Grace during Thanksgiving weekend. A memorial fund has been created for Molly Maloney, the only surviving child of John Maloney. Contributions can be sent to: The Exchange Bank?, 435 W. Napa St., Sonoma, CA 95476; or phone ?(707) 938-8358.