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06/12/13
Mettler Toledo released its EasyPlus titrator for use in the wine industry. The unit comes with a touch-screen display as well as the “iTitrate” system to set up analysis protocols with just a few parameters. The unit can be used for free and total sulfur dioxide, pH, acidity and fermentable sugar.
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HEALDSBURG, CA, June 2013 — Modern Cooperage unveiled a revolutionary new barrel technology at Dutcher Crossing Winery on May 30, 2013. The innovative barrel systems feature a stainless steel barrel with oak-stave interior. The launch featured a blind tasting of trial wines with 17 test partner winemakers.
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06/12/13
Oenobrands released two new enzymes developed to facilitate wine clarity at high and low temperatures. Rapidase Thermoflash is designed to accelerate and optimize the clarification of red must being processed with high temperature winemaking methods.
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06/12/13
Sensorex expanded its S8000 series of electrodes to include the S8075CD in-line pH electrode and S8075CD-ORP for oxidation reduction potential. The unit is designed to fit a standard ¾” flow through “tee” fixture.
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06/12/13
The Smartchem wine analyzer is now available in the North American market through Unity Scientific in Brookfield, Conn. The unit can run analysis for acetic acid, glucose and fructose, malic acid, glycerol, citric acid, lactic acid, free and total sulfur dioxide, NOPA, ammonia and polyphenols. Other features include a cooled reaction tray and 60-position sample tray.
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Walnut Creek, California, (June 6, 2013) - AgroThermal Systems has reason to be optimistic about its revolutionary Thermal Plant Treatment (TPT) process. Wine growers and universities are taking note of this technology used to increase fruit set and yields and to improve grape quality and chemistry.
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Charles Meyn, Director of Engineering at Constellation Brands, will represent the U.S. based wine company at PACK EXPO Las Vegas 2013 (September 23-25; Las Vegas Convention Center).
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This video shows how the Laffort Oenosteryl SO2 tablets dissolve in a barrel without disturbing the lees.
The Laffort Oenosteryl tablets are precise, odorless, safe and effervescent. They are a quick and efficient way to add SO2 to a barrel.
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Nextteq LLC, a leader in the industrial hygiene and safety industries, offers the Gastec 5DH Sulfur Dioxide direct-read length-of-stain dosimeter tube as an inexpensive way to monitor airborne levels of sulfur dioxide. The wine industry utilizes sulfur dioxide as an antioxidant and preservative.
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Tractor Supply Company and the National FFA Foundation recently announced the results of their new Growing Scholars program. Tractor Supply customers across the country donated $362,324, resulting in 284 scholarships awarded to FFA members in their pursuit of a college degree.
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05/29/13
Criveller Group introduced a new automatic sorting table with two vibrating sections at different levels to sort out shot berries, seeds, stems, debris and jacks. In the first sorting area, shot berries fall through slotted screens into collection drawers that can be cleaned while the table is in operation.
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05/24/13
ACH Foam Technologies, maker of WineLoc summer wine shippers, announced it had reconfigured the design of the shippers to offer “added packaging options and increased protection of bottles during transit.” According to a press release, the shippers are available in 2, 6, and 12 packs and reportedly can keep bottles at a constant, stable temperature for 72 hours.
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05/24/13
Orlando, Fla., based AGERpoint, Inc., unveiled its system for data acquisition and analysis to help growers better manage their vines.
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05/24/13
The GW-4100 robotic pallet wrapper by ITW Muller can wrap at speeds of 37 pallets per hour and comes equipped with a telescoping mast that can handle loads up to 6’11” high. A built-in film trimmer cuts wrapping material after each job. The unit is programmed with 99 wrap cycles but can also run custom patterns.
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The new M7 and M7+7 Rocket filters available through Mio Vigneto Products in San Ramon, Calif., are based on a patented filtering system that employs rotating membranes. Dwight J.
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