Join us at Eastern Winery Exposition March 24-26! Learn more: EasternWineryExposition.com #EWE Visit us at Booth 808 Use Code EWE26VIP for complimentary trades how admission.  Discover all that Western Square has to offer Stop by our exhibit booth to chat with our team, watch our informational video, and view Western Square products.  Winery Racks- two and four-barrel, stainless and powder coated. Learn more about our racking systems and how we can upgrade the safety in your warehouse. LaddersLearn more about our partnership with Stokes Ladders, and how you can utilize them in your warehouse.  Trailer, Shade Trailers, and Harvest BinsSet an appointment with our Ag Rep to learn more about how Western Square can keep your employees safely socially distanced and protected from the sun. Seismic Safety TrayLearn more about our exclusive Seismic Safety Tray and how you can apply this new technology to keep your employees and wine safe.  Barrel MasterLearn mo

We had a great trip to Lancaster PA for the Eastern Winery Expo! Thank you to all who came out to speak with us! Visit www.waterloocontainer.com today to see our product lineup. 

The Vintner Vault will be at the Eastern Winery Expo this week. Come stop by booth 46 to check out our winemaking equipment. Hope to see you there!

Tonnellerie Radoux is excited to announce that we’ll be exhibiting at the Eastern Winery Expo! Visit us at Booth 233 to explore our premium Radoux barrels and Pronektar oak alternatives—crafted to enhance winemaking with precision and quality. 🍷 Radoux Barrels – Sourced from the finest French, Hungarian, and American oak, our barrels are meticulously crafted to ensure consistency and bring out the best in every varietal. 🍷 Pronektar Oak Adjuncts – From chips to staves, our oak alternatives offer winemakers versatility while maintaining the same high-quality standards as our barrels.  Join us at EWE to discuss how Radoux can help refine your winemaking process. See you in Booth 233!

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Today's #winebiz news for #wineindustry professionals...  $1.2 Million Spent on Controversial Wine Subsidy Program from January to March After months of silence, the Nova Scotia government finally revealed the total figure spent on a wine subsidy program that caused many of the province’s winemakers to feel sour…

Afternoon Brief, June 19th

Point Fire Update: Ag Pass Activated, Poor Air Quality Expected: Sonoma County officials have activated the county's Agricultural Pass system. The Ag Pass program allows workers to access areas under mandatory evacuation orders...

EPDM vs. Butyl: which is best for your next hose? A few years ago the common thinking was that Butyl was the clear choice for a modern winery or brewery. EPDM hose is thought to be “old school”. But, as always, we've learned some interesting lessons from our customers on this one. After all, they have boots on the ground and hose in the hand. Some customers have given us some great reasons why EPDM shouldn't be counted out, and may be preferred in some instances. Let's go over the reasons.  EPDM vs. Butyl: The History First, a little history: Between EPDM and Butyl, EPDM hoses were the most commonly used hoses in wineries and breweries around the world for many years. In general, EPDM is a very safe choice for common rubber items in a brewery (think tri clamp gaskets or valve seats. They're usually EPDM). In the USA, Butyl started to take over in popularity from EPDM hoses some 10-15 years ago. Particularly once GlideTech introduced their hoses with a n