Used Bucher Vaslin – Vistalys R1 Optical Sorting Table – WIN Marketplace We are offering a used Vistalys R1 optical sorting machine, capable of processing up to 5 tons of fruit per hour. This advanced system utilizes 100 high-speed ejection nozzles and captures images at an impressive 1,000 frames per second, enabling precise, berry-by-berry sorting. The Vistalys R1 is highly adaptable and suitable for a wide range of fruits. It can sort based on berry size, shape, and color, allowing for exceptional accuracy and consistency in quality control. This unit has been serviced annually and remains in excellent working condition, ready for immediate use in your processing line. For pricing, additional details, or to schedule a viewing, please contact: Sarah Donley - sarah.donley@buchervaslin.com

G&D Chillers Unveils New Sustainable Refrigeration Technology and Industry Innovations G&D Chillers, known for producing the most reliable premium chillers used in commercial brewing, wine, cannabis, food processing, biogas and other manufacturing industries for more than 30 years, is proud to announce a series of groundbreaking innovations set to redefine the refrigeration landscape in 2025. From sustainable cooling technology to expanded industry partnerships and advanced training programs, G&D Chillers continues to drive the future of industrial chilling solutions. Revolutionizing Sustainability: Elite 290 Microseries & New Belgium Installation G&D Chillers proudly introduces its latest environmentally friendly innovation in alternative refrigerant-based chilling: the Elite 290 Microseries is designed to deliver unparalleled efficiency while significantly reducing carbon footprints. These advancements mark a major step forward in sustainable cooling solution

SANTA ROSA, CA: November 11, 2024 – M.A. SILVA, a global leader in the cork industry, proudly launches NOBELTECH®, a groundbreaking innovation that combines artificial intelligence with premium cork production. As the first cork company to utilize AI to ensure unparalleled product quality, M.A. SILVA sets a new industry standard with its NOBELTECH® and NOBEL CORKSTOPPERS® product lines, merging tradition with cutting-edge technology and sustainability. The NOBELTECH® platform integrates three advanced technologies to deliver the most performant and sustainable corks available on the market. SARA ADVANCED® – Sensory Uniformity A continuous and automatic extraction process ensures the removal of volatiles for sensory consistency. The system uses controlled temperature, pressure, and dry steam to preserve the cork’s elastic memory, safeguarding its structural integrity. BIONICEYE® – AI & Machine Learning This technology employs

Andy Schweiger  Some may say Andy Schweiger has his head in the clouds. His winery, is, after all, 2,000 feet off the valley floor on the top of Spring Mountain. With such lofty fruit, one can imagine Andy has top-level quality goals for all his suppliers. Indeed, Andy admits to working with many different cork suppliers for years to establish his own meticulous list of criteria, service expectations, and quality control standards. “Other companies would nod at my requirements and gave me lip service,” recalls Andy, “but MAS actually listened and took my requests to heart.” Since that first meeting, M. A. Silva has endured at Schweiger by striving for increasingly high quality in all Andy’s cork deliveries. By periodically announcing new technological innovations like the Dynavox system and SARA Advanced process, the supplier continues to methodically test and improve so they can deliver the highest level of quality cork for every order. Andy cites M.

Cutting-Edge Tech to Enhance Yields, Conserve Water, and Optimize Labor Amidst Rising Challenges. Registration is open for the second session in our 2024 Growing Forward series, presented by Verdi, focused on tackling the most pressing topics and issues faced throughout the grape-growing cycle. Can advanced irrigation practices, automation, and sustainable methods drive efficiency in modern viticulture? Innovative irrigation management practices and technologies are transforming vineyard operations, addressing the critical challenges of water scarcity and rising farming costs. These advancements enable growers to enhance both the yield and quality of their grapes while conserving water and optimizing labor. Join us on June 26th to hear from industry experts about new, actionable vineyard irrigation techniques you can implement today to maximize crop yield per drop, monitor crop stress, report on water usage, and more. Session Panel: Dr. Luca Brillante, Bronco Wine Compan

With over 50 years in the cork industry, M. A. Silva has sought out certifications and collaborations with industry leaders, research institutions, and standards organizations. We are always learning, and as a result, our technology is constantly evolving. We strive to bring you the industry’s leading solutions, backed by the best in the business. Learn more about third parties that help us meet and exceed industry standards below. CORK QUALITY COUNCIL M. A. Silva is a certified member of the Cork Quality Council, a nonprofit organization founded to improve quality assurance procedures for the wine and cork industries. We adhere to the strict CQC specifications and participate in an annual audit.  FOREST STEWARDSHIP COUNCIL Like you, we are constantly focused on environmental stewardship. M. A. Silva Portugal is certified in FSC, a worldwide program for the responsible management of all forests and forest products, including cork. C E LIEGE'S SYSTEC

JUNE 1, 2022 – SANTA ROSA, CALIFORNIA - M. A. Silva USA, the leading manufacturer of premium corks, glass, and packaging in North America, celebrates over 20 years of partnership with Smith-Madrone Vineyards and Winery. Located in St. Helena, California, Smith-Madrone was founded in 1971 by two brothers, Charlie and Stu Smith. Their highly acclaimed wines have placed the winery in Napa Valley’s spotlight for decades. To celebrate their long-term partnership, Neil Foster, President and Co-Founder of M. A. Silva, met with Charlie and Stu Smith in their vineyard to share a Smith-Madrone vintage sealed with M. A. Silva’s high-end natural cork. During this time, the three reminisced about their years working together and how the industry has changed. Neil Foster recalls when he first dropped off corks and how they were brought straight to Stu Smith’s home rather than the winery. The two parties attribute their strong relationship to having the same business values

Technology Innovation at Every Step of the Cork Production Process Like you, we understand the unique privilege of working with an agricultural product. In our pursuit of providing the highest quality natural cork stopper possible, M. A. Silva invests in research and constantly innovates at every step in the process. Using our proprietary and award-winning technology methods, each sequential step ensures that corks arrive clean and ready for bottling. IMMEDIATELY AFTER HARVEST Corkwood is seasoned and stabilized for a minimum of 6 months. It is then placed inside our proprietary Dynavox® boiling system to extract TCA, anisoles, and phenols.  DURING PRODUCTION Sara Advanced® is M. A. Silva’s state-of-the-art technology developed to sterilize and improve the quality of natural cork stoppers. Agglomerated corks undergo the NeoTech® process. FINISHED CORK M. A. Silva leveraged the latest technology in its development

NEO® cork closures offer increased neutrality while supporting our ongoing commitment to sustainability, thus providing the highest quality technical cork solution. HIGHLY OPTIMIZED TCA REMOVAL Our proprietary process uses fluidized bed technology to maximize surface area exposure of the granules through a gaseous suspension to produce a gas-solid reaction. The result is the removal of TCA and other phenolic compounds that lead to off aromas. The consistency and natural physical mechanical properties of cork are preserved. KEY FEATURES Uniformly sized granules Individually unit molded for uniform distribution of the granules Maintenance of all natural cork attributes FDA-approved food grade bonding agents Optimum consistency in structure and neutrality SIZES M. A. Silva offers two products for variable ageability and Oxygen Transfer Rates (OTRs): NEO PRESTIGE® 24x44 mm, 24x47 mm NEO PLUS® 24x 44 mm, 24x47 mm, 24x49 mm CLEANSING PROCESSES DYNAVOX®, SARA ADVANCED®, M

New Account Manager, Ryan Raber, will be covering the Pacific Northwest regions for M. A. Silva USA.  NOVEMEBER 12, 2021 – SANTA ROSA, CALIFORNIA – M. A. Silva USA, the leading manufacturer of premium corks, glass, and packaging in North America, announces the addition of Ryan Raber as Account Manager for the Pacific Northwest regions. Ryan has been in the wine industry for over 20 years in the Walla Walla district. He has a range of experience from production to tasting room, but his love for viticulture quickly lead him to become a winemaker for the last 16 years. Ryan eventually decided he’d like to expand his wine industry experience, which brought him to M. A. Silva. Gustavo Beltran, Vice President of Sales at M. A. Silva USA, commented, “Ryan brings to M. A. Silva a deep grasp of the Washington and Oregon Wine markets, as well as, the ultimate understanding of the challenges of being a winemaker in today’s marketplace.”  Ryan stated &