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SPOTLIGHT SUPPLIER NEW PRODUCTS & SERVICES New Metering Pump from Moyno Moyno Inc. of Springfield, Ohio, pres- ents the Moyno Metering Pump, featur- ing enhanced pumping elements and integral VFD/motor controls that expand the scope of metering applications and enhance efficiency with low-flow liquids. The integral VFD/motor controls also improve metering accuracy and repeat- ability. The pump is dust- and water- resistant for wet environments. For more information, see www.moyno.com. Chr. Hansen Introduces Viniflora Freasy Chr. Hansen has expanded its portfolio of natural frozen oenologi- cal products with the launch of Viniflora Freasy. Intended for small- and medium-size wineries, this new tool allows winemakers to manage malolactic fermentation in high-pH, high-alcohol wines without produc- ing biogenic amines. A standard minus 18°C freezer will properly store the frozen cultures. For details, see www.chr-hansen.com. Gamajet Introduces Low-Pressure Barrel Cleaning GentleJET, a low-pressure barrel-cleaning machine, is the latest introduction from Gamajet Cleaning Systems of Exton, Pa. The GentleJET offers fast and thorough clean- ing of wine barrels, removing tartrates and other residues without damaging the barrel and its toast. Operating at 60 psi, the GentleJET eliminates the need for a high-pres- sure washer, which can shorten barrel life. See www.gamajet.com for details. New Sulfur Dioxide Monitoring from Nextteq Nextteq LLC of Tampa, Fla., presents the Gastec 5DH Sulfur Diox- ide, featuring a direct-read, length-of-stain dosimeter tube. The Gastec is a cost-effective way to monitor airborne levels of sulfur dioxide at a range of 10-600 ppm. The Gastec 5DH allows anyone to accurately take a time-weighted average. For more information, visit www.nextteq.com. 100 VINEYARD & WINERY MANAGEMENT MAR - APR 2012 Free App for Winemakers Oenotools is the latest smart- phone and tab- let application to help winemak- ers make essen- tial calculations during wine pro- duction. This free application devel- oped by Oenobrands of Montpellier, France, in collaboration with Olivier Zébic, includes the most widely used calculation and conversion tools. The Oenotools app is avail- able in English, Spanish, French and Italian. Learn more at www.oeno- brands.com. WWW.VWM-ONLINE.COM Humane Deer Repellent Now Available for Vineyards The Deer Shield line of electronic deer repellent products from the Sisters, Ore.-based Bird Gard is now available for agricultural use. Deer Shield is an elec- tronic repel- lent that uses digital recordings of hostile deer to repel the animals from crops, orchards and vineyards. Recordings are broadcast through high-fidelity, weather-resistant speakers to trigger a flee response. For more information, visit www. deershieldtech.com.