ColloPack Solutions, U.S. representative for Diemme processing equipment, has added new Diemme products: GVS8 optical fruit selection system; Kappa 8 destemmer crusher; Kappa P18 peristaltic pump; Vintage 5 vertical basket press and T75 75,000 membrane press. For information, e-mail rwhite@collopack.com.

G3 distributes DIAM
G3 Enterprise, Modesto, Calif., signed a long-term exclusive distribution agreement with Oeneo Bouchage to distribute the DIAM technical cork closure in North America. Learn more at g3enterprises.com.

Inertia launches automated compliance
Inertia Beverage Group (IBG), Napa, Calif., upgraded its REthink Compliance tool following a recent alliance with Compli. Rethink now provides automated compliance services among its fully integrated suite of direct sales/marketing tools. Learn more at rethinkcompliance.com.

Concrete fermenters from Sonoma
A veteran producer of pre-cast concrete products, Sonoma Cast Stone is getting into the wine business with an egg-shaped, 500-gallon concrete tank. The interior is cast from the traditional, colorless concrete made with chlorine-free water; the outer shell is fiber-cast EarthCrete that is sustainable and extra strong. Tanks include a metal leg base, with optional pomace door, temperature-control tubing and steel transfer pallet. A 25% discount is offered on orders placed now for Aug. 1 delivery. Contact sales director Terry Reap at (707) 283-1888, ext. 101 or treap@sonomastone.com.

Leighty forms oak sales company
Norm Leighty, former general manager of Tonnellerie Radoux, has founded Norm Leighty LLC, a sales representation company for suppliers of oak barrels, alternatives, tannins and used barrels. It represents Okanagan Barrel Works, Oliver, B.C., cooper of French and American oak barrels and tanks; Bordeaux cooperages Tonnellerie du Sud Ouest, Tonnellerie Millet and Tonnellerie Loureiro; Oaktan oak tannins from Belgium; MOXON oak alternatives, Australia and H&A Locations used French oak barrels from France. Contact him at (707) 395-0851; (707) 480-3810 or nleighty@yahoo.com.

More wine tour options
WineWeb.com launched an online winery tour planning tool for winery appointment scheduling, with interactive maps and driving directions, available to all at wineweb.com. Two new iPhone apps also debuted. TastingRoom Finder was developed by World of Wine Events LLC, creator of the San Diego Bay Wine & Food Festival; the app is $4.99. Mywinetrail.com claims it lists more than 3,700 tasting rooms across the U.S. It’s $2.99, at appshopper.com/lifestyle/wine-trail-guide.

Industry veterans found Vertical Glass
Neil Foster and David Hammond launched Vertical Glass & Packaging, Santa Rosa, Calif., to manufacture and distribute imported and domestic glass bottles for the North American wine industry. It ties its deliveries into winery bottling programs for improved efficiency, plus lowered risk and internal costs to clients. Hammond’s glass and packaging experience comes from Rexam Intl.; Ryco Packaging, Encore! Glass and Synergy. Foster is owner/president of M.A. Silva Corks.

CORRECTIONS
Information in the 2010 Annual Directory/Buyer’s Guide listing for Bacchus Capital Management was printed incorrectly. The correct e-mail for Leslie Glassman is lglassman@bacchuswinefund.com; the company’s Zip code is 94558.