Tag: Western Square Industries
Afternoon Brief, November 20
Feds Shut Down Controversial Elouan Wine Labels: California winery Copper Cane has been ordered by the federal government to change the labels on its Elouan wines, which are made in California but labeled as Oregon wines and sold as such by retailers.
Afternoon Brief, November 19
Harvard Spent $100 Million on Vineyards. Now It’s Fighting with the Neighbors: Four years ago, Harvard University bought an old cattle ranch in the foothills of the Sierra Madre Mountains. On an arid expanse north of Santa Barbara, California, the schools endowment set out to make money from a notoriously tricky business: vineyards …
New Seismic Safety Tray Makes Barrel Rooms Safer
Located in Stockton CA, Western Square is the world leader in the manufacturing of barrel racks and barrel pallets for the winery, brewery, distillery and beverage industries. At our exhibit this year, we are highlighting our exciting new product; the Seismic Safety Tray. Western Square has partnered with EQX Global to develop a unique […]
Western Square Industries and EQX Global Announce a Seismic Safety Product for Barrel Rooms
November 7, 2018 – Western Square Industries and EQX Global are pleased to announce the introduction of their SEISMIC SAFETY SYSTEM designed to increase barrel room safety and minimize potential earthquake damage. After numerous prototypes and many months of research and testing, Western Square Industries and EQX Global have developed a SEISMIC SAFETY TRAY to fit […]
Afternoon Brief, November 6
Jim Bernau Responds to Copper Cane’s Joe Wagner: The article regarding Oregon Vintners Pushing Back on Copper Cane’s Labels generated a lot of interest, as did last week’s Joe Wagner Responds: Copper Cane owner explains his side of the story, published by the Oregon Wine Press and included the daily roundup …
Afternoon Brief, October 26
The Hidden Figures Behind the Judgment of Paris: You’ve heard of the 1976 Judgment of Paris, the competition that proved to the stuffy French establishment that California, too, was capable of great wine. You may remember the media hoopla around one of the Judgment’s myriad anniversaries …
Western Square Completes Technological Improvement Resulting in Improved Quality Control
Western Square Industries of Stockton, California is pleased to announce that it has completed plans for converting its largest powder coating system. The operation includes a new state of the art powder coating booth and applicators with a complete plug and play filtering system leading to great improvements in ease of use, color changing, improved […]
Pink Barrel Racks from Western Square Benefit Breast Cancer Awareness
Stockton, CA, October 3rd, 2017 – Western Square Industries, the world leader in barrel racks for wineries and breweries as well as a major supplier of agricultural equipment, is pleased to announce its’ ongoing Breast Cancer Awareness Sales and Donation Program. For each Pink barrel rack sold in the program, $10 will be donated directly […]
Afternoon Brief, August 10
Prospects of a Light Crop Strengthen Prices for California’s 2016 Wine Grapes: Judging by early results from the unusually early start to this year’s harvest, California’s 2016 wine grape production could total no higher than average, if that much, reports Jeff Bitter, vice president of operations for Allied Grape Growers cooperative…
New Central Valley Sales Representatives at Western Square Industries
STOCKTON, CA Western Square Industries is pleased to announce that it has added two Sales Representatives to its Central Valley territory. Brittany Hamilton will cover the Southern Central Valley, and Shelby Shock will be covering the Northern part of the Central Valley. Brittany has a business background in agriculture and wine sales. In her last […]
Afternoon Brief June 9
E. & J. Gallo Purchases Wine Brand Orin Swift Cellars: Winemaker Dave Phinney has a knack for making delicious, stylish wines with memorable labels and attractive price points but also for understanding wine’s business side…
Afternoon Brief June 6
Sizzling Generosity Results in $14.3 Million Raised During Auction Napa Valley Weekend: The Napa Valley Vintners trade association announced that this year’s Auction Napa Valley has raised $14.3 million for children’s education and community health nonprofits during a weekend of feverish bidding and Latin-infused fun at the annual celebration of the best of America’s leading wine region …
Afternoon Brief June 1
Millennials Lap up ‘Brangelina’ Effect on Rose: According to Sainsbury’s new Rosé Uncorked Report, younger consumers were increasingly opting for lighter-coloured rosé wines which it said had been boosted by the wines styles of celebrity choice …
Western Square Sales Team Grows
STOCKTON, CA Western Square Industries is pleased to announce the addition of Cody Ewers as Napa Area Sales Representative. His territory will cover all of Napa and Lake County as well as West Alameda, and West Contra Costa counties. Cody was most recently with Seguin Moreau Napa Cooperage in the Fine Northern Oak Products Division. […]
Western Square Welcomes New Agricultural Sales Representative
STOCKTON, CA Western Square Industries is pleased to announce that it has added Ron Colombo to their growing team. Ron brings over 25 years of sales experience of farm and ranch products to Western Square. His previous employment includes the role of District Manager and Sales Manager, promoting sales in the horticultural and agricultural markets. […]
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