Vendor News
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August 31, 2016 (Santa Rosa, CA) – A W Direct LLC (Parent of Wine Trees) and the Galvanized Wine Group (GWG) of McLaren Vale, Australia have created a long-term sales & marketing partnership, effective July 1, 2016, that will strengthen GWG’s U.S. presence in the 3-tier distribution system.
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08/30/16
Active Club Solutions introduced its new mobile iPad wholesale platform that enables winery staff to sell wine anywhere at any time. The new feature is integrated with the company’s iPad point of sale, wine club, e-commerce and multi-location inventory management systems, and allows staff to take wholesale orders anywhere and generate invoices or receive payments as well.
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08/30/16
AEB’s Ctrl-Ferm system monitors a fermentation by detecting the amounts of carbon dioxide and hydrogen sulfide in the headspace of a tank. The system consists of a tube with sensors that is placed through the top hatch of a tank. The sensors constantly monitor CO2 and H2S levels and transmit data via SIM to a server that processes it and generates a plotted graph.
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08/30/16
Flowcrete Americas launched Flowgard, a complementary line of coatings for use on walls and ceilings. The new range incorporates three abrasion and scratch-resistant, non-porous epoxy coating systems that can be further reinforced with fiberglass matting. According to the manufacturer, the coatings are resistant to chemicals and solvents and easy to clean and sanitize.
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08/30/16
Global Package introduced the Clarior Doble Alto bottle, which is a new addition to its Estal line of bottles. The new bottle features “refined lines and a double base height that acts like a podium.” According to the supplier, the design of the bottle “increases a brand’s shelf presence without increasing the amount of glass used in manufacturing.
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Lallemand released Reskue, an inactive yeast designed to help restart a stuck fermentation by eliminating short and medium chain fatty acids, SMCFA, and pesticide residues. Lallemand developed the product by treating a specific yeast strain with an autolysis process that yielded cell walls with enhanced sorption capacities.
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08/30/16
Tonnellerie Ô announced it’s now offering a guarantee for its U.S. clients on the cooper’s French and American oak barrels. The company will “replace or reimburse any barrel that does not positively impact a wine’s maturation.
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Santa Rosa, CA, August 25, 2016 – M. A. Silva, the leading manufacturer of cork, glass and
packaging, has been recognized by the North Bay Business Journal as one of the Best Places to
Work in the North Bay for the sixth time.
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August 23, 2016. Norwalk, CT. PDC International Corporation, a leading manufacturer of tamper-evident packaging and shrink sleeve labeling machinery, has updated and reintroduced a versatile packaging “workhorse” based on its popular shrink labeler.
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CASTRO VALLEY, CALIFORNIA: Wineries throughout the central coast are investing in technology and training to help managers and front line staff better serve and sell to customers directly. The value of wines shipped direct to consumer in 2015 resulted in $2 billion and wineries of all sizes see the value of selling to consumers direct.
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08/22/16
South San Francisco, California (Aug 22, 2016) San Francisco Wine School invites wine lovers back to school, the fun way! Fall Programs include respected certifications and credentials for every kind of student, from consumers and enthusiasts to the most advanced wine industry professionals. They are also offering over 75 workshops.
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Windsor, CA – 8/17/2016 – On behalf of Bannister Wines, 2.5% of proceeds from the sale of new yeast Enartis Ferm MB15 will be donated to Alliance Medical Center in Healdsburg, CA.
Alliance Medical Center serves the public by offering medical and dental services to members of the community.
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08/17/16
Flowcrete Americas has been involved in a stunning floor installation at the Painted Rock Estate Winery located in Penticton, BC, Canada
The family business, run by proprietor John Skinner, produces a wide range of internationally acclaimed wines, from its signature Bordeaux blend to single varietals: Chardonnay, Merlot, Syrah and Cabernet Sauvignon.
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Los Angeles, CA: California-based SwordsPR has partnered with IPR to create SKU Activation, a turnkey service for alcohol brands engaging the North American market. SKU Activation imports brands, acquires distributors and manages all elements of public relations and representation.
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08/15/16
A-B-C Packaging’s Model 101 case packer offers quick-change features that the supplier claims can reduce downtime by up to 30%. The machine is equipped with complete gripper assemblies for all package and bottle patterns to eliminate gripper adjustments. The guide rail can also be quickly adjusted with sliding and locking handles.
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