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Waterloo Container to Enhance Shrink Sleeve Capability
With an eye to the future of wine and spirit bottle labeling, Waterloo Container has invested in a new state-of-the-art repack line which includes a shrink sleeve labeler featuring the R-250 TSER Evolution labeler by PDC international Corporation.
This high-speed labeler features unique mandrel design capable of sleeving non-round bottles, and a proprietary cutting system which allows sleeve application at a rate of 50 to 300 containers per minute. The system will also support a zero-downtime, splice-on-the-fly accumulator, and secondary unwind reel that allows roll changes without halting production. Tooling will include seven new application mandrels which will afford customers a wide range of bottle options compatible with the sleeve applicator.
Facilities and Operations Director Dan Buck has been managing the new line installation. “Our new line offers several convenient customization options including box print and repack. Incorporating this state-of-the-art sleeve applicator and steam tunnel into the design was a key aspect of our dedication custom fulfillment and package customization.”
Installation of the new sleeve applicator and tunnel is expected to be completely operational by mid-summer. For smaller jobs and those requiring hand applied application, we will continue to sleeve on the current production line.
Bill Lutz, President, with New PDC Sleever “We offer many helpful services including glass printing and repack to provide complete packaging solutions to our customers. After a noted increase in demand for this type of versatile label, we decided to enhance our shrink sleeve application service with state-of-the-art equipment, and we look forward to starting production with our new sleever. We fully expect the reduced scrap rate and improved consistency will save our customers money in the long run.” says Bill Lutz, Owner and President of Waterloo Container Company. “At the same time, we will maintain our smaller line to offer the same service for smaller runs and hand-applied sleeves.”
After application, shrink sleeve labels are heated or steamed to shrink to conform to the shape of the bottle. Waterloo Container will employ the use of new five zone steam tunnel to shrink the sleeves after application. This combination will ensure a great looking customized product.
“At trade shows, customers are always asking for ways to differentiate their products” Bobbi Stebbins, Marketing Director at Waterloo Container says, “shrink sleeves are a great way to upgrade a label, perk up an existing brand or create a new one”. With custom sleeves, graphics and text are pre-distorted to shrink into the correct space and shape on the bottle, therefore many bottle shapes and sizes can be utilized. Any winery looking for a cost-effective way to get a new look for their brand, or to diversify their product offerings with eye catching design should consider shrink labeling. Sleeves are a great way to get a full 360 degrees of design space and can be enhanced with special effects and textures to stand out on the shelf”.
If you are interested in shrink sleeve application at Waterloo Container, please contact 315-539-3922 or email contactus@waterloocontainer.com.
To view Waterloo Container’s extensive selection of glass bottles, caps, and closures, and to learn about our many other value-added services, visit www.waterloocontainer.com
Article orginaly posted here: https://newyorkwines.org/waterloo-container-to-enhance-shrink-sleeve-capability/
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Greg Livengood
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Greg joined Ciatti in 1994 and became a partner in 1997. Greg has used his degree in International Relations to build Ciatti into the world recognized leader in the alcohol beverage business. Greg is currently the President and CEO of the company and drives the international group.
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Steve Dorfman
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Steve Dorfman joined Ciatti in 2007 after working with the Brown-Forman Corporation, Fetzer Vineyards, Sonoma-Cutrer Vineyards and Bolla Wine brands for 24 years. His primary responsibilities are wine and grape sales within California, and the supply demands of markets throughout Europe, South Africa and Australia.
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Ciatti has a long history of seeking to provide clients with a well rounded team of brokers whose experience in the industry cover the breadth of the business. John joined the company in 2003 after working as a Winemaker for several of California's major producers for 20 years. John's emphasis is maintaining relationships with California wineries ranging from the largest to the smallest. John has focused on all aspects of growth within the business, from long-term custom crush contracts to spot bulk wine and grape sales. His speciatly is the sourcing and selling of premium varietal lots from the coastal and interior regions of California.
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Chris Welch
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Chris Welch joined Ciatti in 1994, and began brokering bulk wine and grapes in 2003 and became a partner in company in 2007. The premium and super premium segment of the California wine industry are the breeding grounds of innovation and where Chris truly excels. His consistent approach helps small and medium size wineries and negotiants achieve the innovation and growth they seek. Chris also works very closely with the Oregon Wine Industry.
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Glenn Proctor
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Glenn Proctor joined Ciatti in 2003 and became a partner in 2007. Glenn advises wineries on supply positioning and works closely with growers and wineries in marketing their grapes and wine. He specializes in spot and contract bulk wine and grapes sales from all regions of California. He has over 23 years of experience in wine supply strategy, wine-grape quality improvement, brand strategy, and business development. Glenn was previously the Vice President of Winegrowing for Diageo Chateau and Estate Wines, and before that was a Director at Benziger/Glen Ellen Winery during its rapid growth in the early 1990's.
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Johnny Leonardo joined Ciatti in 2004 as a broker and knows that surviving in a dynamic wine industry requires one to be a Jack-of-all-Trades. He has experience in all aspects of winery and vineyard operation, from the field to the street. Johnny has developed and managed vineyards, and worked in wine sales and marketing.
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Andy joined Ciatti as a broker in 1996. His areas of expertise and responsibility include grape and fruit concentrates, beverage and industrial alcohol, fruit alcohol and brandy, and food specialty products. Andy's knowledge of these products has allowed him to branch out and work throughout various parts of the world including Mexico, South America and Europe. Andy remains a wealth of knowledge and offers a creative approach to all endeavors.
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Todd Azevedo joined Ciatti in 2004 after completing his Agricultural Finance degree from Cal Poly San Luis Obispo. Although Todd brokers wine, grapes, and wine products throughout the state of California, Todd's focus is on the California Central Coast.
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| Title | Name | Phone | Extension | |
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| Partner/Broker | John Ciatti | john@ciatti.com | 4152640762 | |
| Partner/Broker | Steve Dorfman | steve@ciatti.com | 7073213843 | |
| Partner/Broker | Greg Livengood | greg@ciatti.com | 4154975032 | |
| Partner/Broker | Glenn Proctor | glenn@ciatti.com | 7073370609 | |
| Partner/Broker | Chris Welch | chris@ciatti.com | 4152988316 | |
| Partner/Broker | John White | johnw@ciatti.com | 4152500685 | |
| Broker | Todd Azevedo | todd@ciatti.com | 4152656943 | |
| Broker | Johnny Leonardo | johnny@ciatti.com | 4157174438 | |
| Broker | Dennis Schrapp | dennis@ciatticanada.com | 9059338855 |
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