Announcing RFV: New Insights into Distributor Depletion Data

The wizard behind the curtain.That has always been the image that comes to mind when I ask wine people about data from their distributors.We’ve made headway on pulling back the curtain on distri read more

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How Golden State Lumber Is Proving the ROI of Electric Forklifts with Papé Material Handling

If you’ve been waiting for real-world proof that electric material handling vehicles (MHVs) can outperform internal combustion in busy, space-constrained operations, this is it. Our new white pa read more

Gifting Season Made Easy! Let the Technology Do the Work for You. Here's How

It was painful to hear.Last week we were demo'ing the "Gifting Central" part of our read more

Gifting

Verdi’s New 1” to 4” Smart Valve Helps Growers Irrigate Precisely, Verify, and Report

Introducing the Verdi Smart ValvePrecision irrigation depends on one thing: knowing that every irrigation is delivered exactly as planned. For specialty crop growers managing multiple blocks, varied v read more

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Fueling OrePac's Success: How Pape Material Handling and Pape Kenworth Power Performance

In the fast-paced world of wholesale building materials, success depends on speed, efficiency, and reliability at every link in the supply chain. OrePac Building Products thrives in this demanding env read more

Benefits of Buying Lead-Acid or Lithium-Ion Batteries

Working with heavy equipment and lift trucks requires a sufficient power source, and lead-acid and lithium-ion batteries are often excellent solutions. There are numerous advantages to choosing batter read more

Air Technology West Expands Portfolio with Wine Country Distribution for Atlas Copco Compressed Air Solutions

Santa Rosa, CA (November 10, 2025) – Air Technology West, a leading provider of compressed air solutions including air compressors, refriger read more

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Beyond the Grapes: Protecting Equipment, Storage, and Processing Areas from Wildlife

Wildlife Challenges Don’t End at the Vineyard EdgeWhen vineyard managers think about wildlife threats, the focus is almost always on protecting grapes from browsing deer, hungry birds, or burrow read more

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Controlling Diacetyl Production

To Butter or Not to Butter...One notable byproduct of malolactic bacteria (other than lactic acid!) is diacetyl, a compound that imparts buttery or popcorn-like aromas. While some aim to promote this read more

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3 Reasons Why Natural Cork Stoppers Are Worth the Investment

Natural cork stoppers are often viewed as a pricier alternative to other closures - such as aluminum or plastic stoppers - and even other cork closures, like microagglomerate and colmated cork stopper read more