More Than 220,000 Acres in California are Enrolled in FFF Program  NAPA, Calif. (November 25, 2024) – Thirty-two winegrape growers and wineries from Sonoma, Napa and Mendocino counties have been recognized with the Founders’ Award from the Fish Friendly Farming Certification program for achieving and maintaining certification for more than 20 years. In 1999, the Fish Friendly Farming Certification program was created to protect and enhance the Russian River watershed in Sonoma County. Soon, it was expanded with a specific program tailored for Napa County and other regions. Today, more than 220,000 acres located in thirteen counties in California are enrolled in the innovative program that improves water quality and wildlife habitat. “The Fish Friendly Farming certification has become very popular among winegrowers as a sustainable certification program because it is highly effective in improving water quality and restoring fish and wildlife habitat,&rd

Western Square Industries, family owned and operated, was founded in 1976. 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. Western Square has winery, farm, ranch and vineyard equipment divisions featuring vineyard and harvest trailers, shade trailers, farm gates, and STOKES winery ladders, as well as other specialized products. Western Square is also active worldwide in the manufacturing and sale of specialized racks for the bottled water industry. All of our products are proudly made in California, USA. Visit us at booth 117 at the WIN Expo on November 30th. Use promo code WES117 for a free trade show pass or $30 off conference sessions. Register here: https://wineindustryexpo.com/ 

Western Square Industries is pleased to announce that Producer Supply Company owned by Colleen Peters has entered an agreement to represent them in Texas and Georgia. Colleen has been an independent reseller for customers in Texas for many years and is fully familiar with Western Square and its products. This expanded role will provide all Western Squares customers in this territory the support of Colleen and her company. “We are extremely pleased to have found the ideal solution to continue our growth in this key location” said David Bowyer, Chief Executive Officer, for Western Square. Bowyer also said that Colleen has done an incredible job for us for many years and her knowledge and passion for our company will bring continued success and support for the customers in this growing region. Western Square Industries has been in business since 1978 and is the world leader providing solutions for barrel rack storage for wineries, breweries, and distilleries. It also has sup

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE Western Square Industries, Inc. January 9, 2022 Western Square promotes Melissa Miller to Sales Representative Global House Accounts Stockton CA, Western Square Industries announced today that Melissa Miller has been promoted to sales Representative Global House Accounts. Melissa has been with the company for eight years and served in several roles for the company primarily in customer service. Melissa will manage accounts globally for Western Square Industries, along with our independent resellers. “After an extensive search we are extremely pleased to have found the ideal solution to continue our growth in this key location” said David Bowyer, Chief Executive Officer, for Western Square. Bowyer also said that Melissa has done an incredible job for us for 8 years and her knowledge and passion for our company will bring continued success and support for this key customer group. Western Square Industries has been in business since 1978 and is the world

Stockton CA, Western Square Industries announced today that Sow Texas who is owned by Savannah Pender has entered into an agreement with Western Square Industries. Savannah and her company will transition and take over from Dan Humphries, Dan Humphries Sales Company this Spring. “We are extremely fortunate to have found the ideal solution to continue our growth in this key location” said David Bowyer, Chief Executive Officer, for Western Square. Bowyer also said that Dan Humphries has done an incredible job for us for 17 years, and we wish him happiness in his upcoming retirement. He will be missed for his friendship and exceptional dedication in all that he does. Savannah Pender studied bioenvironmental sciences at Texas A&M University, Savannah was bitten by the wine bug. Since then, she has gained winemaking experience working in cellars across Texas and studying winemaking through the UC Davis certificate program. Now she is passionate about sharing the knowledge a

Western Square has announced the addition of Meridyth Anne Orner to the California sales team. Originally from Philadelphia, she represented Western Square products on the East Coast and heads west with experience across all divisions of the craft beverage industry.  “The management and sales team are delighted to add the addition of Meridyth to the sales organization,” said David Bowyer, CEO for Western Square. “Meridyth’s talent and passion for the beverage industry as well as her technical knowledge of our products will provide our customers solutions and support across vineyard, winery, distillery and brewery equipment.” She has spent the last decade with Keystone Homebrew and Fermentation Supply of Montgomeryville, Pennsylvania sharing her knowledge of all things fermentable and foraying that into exclusively working with professional brewers, winemakers, and distillers looking to grow their barrel and wood-aging programs. Meridyth will service t

Bowyer assumes role of CEO and Trygve Mikkelsen becomes Executive Chairman Stockton CA, Western Square Industries announced today that David Bowyer has been promoted as the new CEO of the company. An experienced business leader, David Bowyer will succeed company owner Trygve Mikkelsen, who will remain as the company’s Executive Chairman and continue his leading role with the board as well as engaging in company strategy and planning. Bowyer has held executive roles including President and CEO for Tapp Label, Ingenious Packaging and was one of the founding partners for Vintage 99 Label. Since December 2018 he has supported Western Square as Director of Sales and special projects for the company’s long-term growth strategy. “David is the ideal person to take the company to the next level,” said Trygve Mikkelsen who has owned Western Square for almost 30 years. Over the past 2 plus years David has had significant impact guiding and building the national sales team