Press Release November 21, 2025 (Fairfield, CA) — Encore Glass Encore Glass, a family-owned wine bottle supplier serving wineries across North America, has promoted LC Giacobazzi to Sales Director. In this role, she will oversee Account Managers, lead sales processes and training, and support new business development in partnership with Director of New Business Development Phil King. "LC earned this through years of doing the work. She builds trust, solves problems fast, and keeps the team aligned. Her leadership strengthens our sales group and our customer relationships. I'm proud of her growth and glad to see her take on this role," said Brad Tucker, Vice President of Sales. LC joined Encore Glass in 2010 as a Customer Service Representative and has since built a wide-ranging career across Customer Service, Operations, and Account Management. Her 15 years of experience give her a comprehensive view of the customer life cycle and the operational demands of deliveri

Wine Service Cooperative (WSC), the wine industry’s long-established provider of specialized wine storage and shipping solutions, today announced a new partnership with Wineshipping, the premier logistics provider for the wine industry, to provide WSC members with seamless, best-in-class direct-to-consumer (DTC) fulfillment services. This collaboration allows WSC members to access Wineshipping’s innovative technology, nationwide fulfillment network, and deep logistics industry expertise—without any additional member investment. WSC recognized the need for expanded logistics capabilities to meet the evolving demands of the wine industry, and sought a strategic partner that could offer scalability, advanced technology, and operational excellence for its members. Wineshipping emerged as the clear choice to bring an optimized, scalable fulfillment solution that allows wineries full visibility into their inventory, provides additional revenue opportunities from value-added

From Logistics to Leadership, this episode is packed with insights! On this WIN Insider episode, our own Randy Tucker shares how Wineshipping is innovating to enable wineries to scale, reduce shipping headaches, and deliver exceptional experiences.

In this episode of Wine Industry Insiders, George Christie sits down with Randy Tucker, Chairman & CEO of Wineshipping, to discuss the critical role of logistics in the wine industry and how wineries can optimize their direct-to-consumer (DTC) fulfillment strategies. 🍷📦 Randy shares insights on what sets Wineshipping apart, including its expansive nationwide fulfillment network, cutting-edge tracking and logistics technology, and the importance of preserving a winery’s brand experience from order to delivery. He also highlights how successful wineries are leveraging technology, improving efficiency, and adapting to industry challenges to drive growth. Beyond logistics, Randy dives into company culture, leadership strategies, and mentorship, revealing how strong workplace values and communication impact success at every level. Whether you’re a winery looking to refine your shipping operations or an industry professional seeking expert insights, this conversation is pac

In an age when even packaging machines are disposable, A-B-C still builds case sealers that last, crafted from heavy gauge steel with top quality components. For over 80 years, quality and performance have made A-B-C case sealers the industry standard for all your case sealing needs.  Today we’re setting new standards with case sealers for your real-world production demands, today and in the future.    Small footprints for easy installation Servo or pneumatic flap tucker for secure flap closing Flexible compression rollers for well-sealed cases Designed for the most challenging case sealing requirements Run RSC, HSC, Bliss, and FOL cases Seal with tape or adhesive, at speeds from 10-75 cpm Model 436 Adhesive sealing to 75 cases per minute Model 436T Tape sealing to 50 cases per minute Model 30 Adhesive top and bottom sealing to 50 cases per minute Model 30T Tape top and bottom sealing to 50 cases per minute Model 236 Adhesive sealing to 25 cases per minut

Whether we want to admit it or not, how a product is packaged plays a crucial role in a consumer’s buying decision. In a 2018 survey, 72% of consumers in America said that the packaging design influences their purchase decision.  Investing time and resources into your glass wine bottles to appeal to your consumer base is undeniably important. The journey of your wine bottle, from choosing the shape of the bottle, all the way to the label design, makes an impression on consumers.  A beautifully designed wine bottle has great potential to support and amplify your carefully considered brand or label design. Jody Tucker of Tucker Creative, emphasizes that a deliberate process of selecting the right bottle or designing one fit for purpose, has implications for the customer’s ability to relate to and engage with the product across all touchpoints of packaging design. We have identified 7 ways to make your wine bottle appeal to your target market and stand out on the s

Wineshipping, the national leader in direct-to-consumer (DTC) wine fulfillment services is pleased to announce the end of expandable polystyrene (EPS) foam use across their network for all temperature-sensitive shipments. This step towards sustainability for the DTC wine industry includes the use of InsulShield™ packaging to replace EPS foam.  EPS foam has been used for decades to protect wine from heat exposure during shipping but is difficult to recycle, has a negative environmental impact, and is a top reason consumers complain or even refuse to order wine Direct-to-Consumer.  “There has been an ongoing demand from wineries, wine sellers, and consumers to use sustainable packaging for DTC wine shipments. We are thrilled to offer solutions so our clients can continue to deliver on their customer experience and business objectives,” says Pawel Smolarkiewicz, Chief Officer of Experience and Innovation of Wineshipping. Wineshipping has partnered with Wes

A-B-C's case sealer is designed to deliver value and performance to 15-25 cpm lines. “Responding to customer requests, we designed this case sealer to bring A-B-C’s high end performance to midrange packaging lines at a price point that makes it easy to justify,” said Bryan Sinicrope, VP, sales & marketing at A-B-C. Inside its solid frame (8’ long), this case sealer incorporates A-B-C’s proven features to ensure reliable, long-term production. The metering roller feed accepts cases back-to-back or spaced and automatically aligns with changing line speeds. The powered minor flap tucker ensures positive inner flap closing and the outer flaps are closed by contoured flap folders that fold the flaps squarely even when running cases with poor or undefined scores. Installation is simplified using the adjustable footpads (+/= 2”) to align to conveyor height and changeover can be completed in minutes with only 3 simple adjustments. The sealer&rsq

No longer is adhesive sealing the only option for packagers running high speed lines, with the Model 436 sealer that seals cases with tape at speeds to 50 cases per minute. This tape sealer provides automatic case feed and spacing, and squares cases as the tape is applied, for square, securely sealed cases that form straight, stable palletloads. Packed inside its rugged stainless steel frame are a host of production-proven components that provide continuous and reliable high speed operation, including the metering belt case feed powered by a substantial 1 hp motor that ensures precise case transfer for synchronized flap folding and sealing. The rotary flap tucker smoothly breaks the score of the leading inner flap for accurate folding and securely tucks the trailing flap. A-B-C’s exclusive contoured, cast aluminum flap folders fold the outer flaps precisely on the scoreline.  The tape system is designed for minimum downtime, with the tape head mounted outside the machine fra

Atlas Copco Compressors is pleased to announce a new distributor agreement with Hoffman & Hoffman for Atlas Copco’s complete range of industrial process cooling systems. Hoffman & Hoffman will represent the product line exclusively across South Carolina, North Carolina, Virginia, and Tennessee. The product and application experts from Hoffman & Hoffman will work with the dedicated Atlas Copco process cooling team to provide an unrivaled experience for customers. Atlas Copco launched into the industrial cooling space in 2020, bringing their own innovation stamp to the market, particularly when it comes to connected controllers, advanced monitoring and diagnostics, and full-service packages for a range of industrial equipment. The Elektronikon® Mk5 Touch controller is one key feature, putting control at the user’s fingertips. Additionally, SMARTLINK 24/7 monitoring and diagnostics is available as part of the chiller’s total package.  The first prod