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w w w. v w m m e d i a . c o m J u l y - A u g 2 015 | V I N E YA R D & W I N E RY M A N A G E M E N T 1 1 7 SUPPLIER NEW PRODUCTS Ardagh Group Offers Stelvin Closures Ardagh Group, Glass – North America in Muncie, Ind., a division of Ardagh Group, has introduced two new 750 mL wine bottles with Stel- vin closures. Ardagh Group's Claret Regal and Burgundy Inspiration are now available for purchase with Stel- vin closures. For additional informa- tion, go to www.ardaghgroup.com/ glass. Ranch Systems Extends Weather Sensor Use Ranch Systems, a Novato, Calif., provider of monitoring and control solutions for growers, is now shipping the RX30 weather sensor expansion unit worldwide. The RX30 is a "drop- in" expansion board that allows the Davis Vantage Pro series weather sta- tions to connect directly to the Ranch Systems RS300 node. The new device uses RJ style connections for standard weather station sensors. See www. ranchsystems.com for details. ETS Labs Expands Spoilage Tests St. Helena, Calif.-based ETS Laboratories has launched new test- ing panels for its proprietary Scorpions service, making it more afford- able and informative. Scorpions panels allow winemakers to rapidly identify and quantify live spoilage microbes in their wines. ETS has streamlined the tests and invested in new technologies that reduce the cost of Scorpions testing by at least 25%. Learn more at www. etslabs.com. New Organic Yeast from Renaissance Renaissance Yeast Inc., in Vancouver, B.C., has introduced Ossia Organic, a clas- sically bred hydrogen sulfide-preventing wine yeast strain. Ideal for red, white and fruit wines, Ossia is a natural, non-GMO, wine yeast strain selected for its inability to produce H2S during fermentation – thereby eliminating this potential source of H2S con- tamination. For more information, visit www. renaissanceyeast.com. Hanna Instruments Introduces Benchtop Meters Hanna Instruments of Woonsocket, R.I., has released the HI5000 series of advanced research- grade benchtop meters. All HI5000 series meters have a large color LCD display, capacitive touch keys and USB port for computer connectiv- ity. Features include custom calibration options and buffers, three types of data logging, programmable alarm limits, and a dedicated contextual help key. Learn more at hannainst.com/usa/. Lift'n Buddy Presents Keg Lifter Lightweight, compact and maneuverable, the Keg Lifter from Lift'n Buddy in Fargo, N.D., was designed to improve productivity and reduces the risk of injury in a wide range of keg-handling appli- cations. The Keg Lifter is as simple to use as a conventional two-wheel hand truck, yet provides the added benefit of powered lifting. For addition- al information, visit www.liftnbuddy.com. Enlightened science | Empowered artistry H 2 S-Preventing Yeast Developed by Classical Breeding 500 g Ossia ORGANIC