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1 2 6 V I N E YA R D & W I N E RY M A N A G E M E N T | N o v - D e c 2 014 w w w. v w m m e d i a . c o m SUPPLIER NEW PRODUCTS A-B-C Introduces Model 108RT Depalletizer A-B-C of Tarpon Springs, Fla., introduced the Model 108RT, a depalletizer with propri- etary features that maintain bottle stability for reverse-taper bottles during high-speed transfer from the pallet and throughout sin- gle filing. The depalletizer's compact design provides economical floor-level operation and offers low-, medium- and high-level discharge. For additional information, see www.abcpackaging.com. ARS/SWASH Named Byotrol Distributor The ARS/SWASH sanitizing equipment division of ARS ENTERPRISES Inc., in Santa Fe Springs, Calif., has been named exclusive distributor of Byotrol chemical sanitizers to wineries, breweries and distilleries in North America. There are four products in the line: hand sanitizer; EPA-approved disinfectant Byotrol Polysphere; Byotrol Microcleanse Plus, a detergent; and Byotrol Buildings and Grounds for outside surfaces. Learn more at www.cleanwinery.com. The Complete Guide to Making Mead A new book by Steve Piatz, a retired computer engineer and award-winning beer and mead maker, offers steps for producing mead and honey wine. "The Complete Guide to Making Mead, The Ingredients, Equipment, Processes, and Recipes for Crafting Honey Wine," published by Voyageur Press ($24.99), is a modern and authoritative guide. G3 Offers G Ink Cap G3 Enterprises of Modesto, Calif., has introduced G Ink in bichromic and thermochronic ink options. Thermochronic allows a label or cap to change appear- ance at designated t e m p e r a t u r e s . Bichromic provides a c o l o r- s h i f t i n g effect when the package is viewed at different angles. L e a r n m o r e a t www.g3enterprises.com. Savino Debuts the Enthusiast Wine Preserver Savino introduces the Enthusiast wine preservation sys- tem, made of plastic. Akin to the original Connoisseur Savino made of glass, the Enthusiast keeps wine fresh for up to a week. Priced at $29.95, it is made from BPA-free Tritan and is dishwasher-safe. Find details at www.savinowine.com. MP Global Offers Styrene-Free Mailers MP Global Thermal Packaging Products of Norfolk, Neb., offers styrene-free, insulated protective mailers and box lin- ers that are specifically designed for the temperature control and protection of mail-order shipments of wine and other tem- perature-sensitive food. The patented cotton-enhanced insu- lating materials used in MP's packaging products offer soft cushioning thermal protection. See www.thermomailer.com for details.