Wines & Vines' Annual Review

Wines & Vines, Nov, 2003

AMERICAN TARTARIC PRODUCTS, INC.

1865 Palmer Ave.

Larchmont, NY 10538

Phone: (914) 834-1881

Fax: (914) 834-4611

E-mail: atp@americantartaric.com

The new Flowtonics ES-1 precision endpoint monitor detects fluid changes in pipes during winery transfers, reducing pollution and waste, increasing bottling machine production rates and automating winery processes via its integrated serial port.

APEX MACHINE COMPANY

3000 N.E. 12th Terr.

Fort Lauderdale, FL 33334

Phone: (954) 565-2739

Fax: (954) 563-2844

E-mail: email@apexmachine.com

Web site: apexmachine.com

Apex introduced its new patented model C-4004 synthetic cork printing system, with high speed 300 ppm, end to end, 360 degree rigid part customization with up to four colors, including logos, contact information, bar coding and branding. For details, contact Todd or Bob Coningsby.

ARTHUR ENGINEERING, INC.

7880 Alta Valley Dr., Ste. 104

Sacramento, CA 95823

Phone: (916) 681-0226

Fax: (916) 681-6884

E-mail: chuck@arthurengineering.com

Web site: arthurengineering.com

The company has been providing power distribution, lighting and control systems design to the wine industry for nearly 34 years, with capabilities ranging from high or medium voltage power distribution to automation of crushing, pressing and bottling operations. Ken Arthur is president, Chuck Arthur, vice president/secretary.

ARTISAN BARRELS

6050 Colton Blvd.

Oakland, CA 94601

Phone: (510) 339-0170

Fax: (510) 339-0173

E-mail: jerome@artisanbarrels.com

Web site: artisanbarrels.com

Artisan has added an "Online Deals" section to its Web site for online purchase of French oak barrels from 1.5 to 30 gallons. Jerome Aubin is your contact.

ARTON GLASSWARE & CERAMIC DECORATORS

43 Lively Oaks Rd.

Lively, VA 22507

Phone: (804) 462-0948

Fax: (804) 462-7238

E-mail: artonglass@sylvaninfo.net

Web site: glassimprinting.com

Arton's new series of decorated glassware is Vina, a "big wine" look at a small price, imprinted with your custom design.

ARTWOOD CREATIONS

10145 TB Rd.

Exmore, VA 23350

Phone: (757) 442-3799

Web site: artwoodcreations.com

Every custom order is an opportunity for ArtWood to create new and innovative wooden products, including silk-screened wine boxes and crates. Contact owners Charles and Jean Ames.

RAMSEY N. ASWAD COMPANY, LLC

120 N. Willis St.

Visalia, CA 93291

Phone: (559) 636-3421

Fax: (559) 636-1104

The comprehensive grape brokerage service changed addresses this year and offers contract negotiation, the latest grape crop and market information and personalized service.

LLOYD W. AUBRY CO., INC.

2148 Dunn Rd.

Hayward, CA 94545

Phone: (510) 732-9038

Fax: (510) 732-3137

E-mail: barrett@lloydaubry.com

The company provides design, engineering, fabrication and installation services for equipment, machinery, piping and structural work from grape handling through packaging. Your contacts are Robert J. Butler and Barrett Randick.

AUTOMATA, INC.

104 New Mohawk Rd., Ste. A

Nevada City CA 95959

Phone: (530) 478-5882

Fax: (530) 478-5881

E-mail: sales@automata-inc.com

Web site: automata-inc.com

The new Micro Logger Vision Software can be used on PDAs running Pocket PC to collect data, read measurements from sensors and keep the mobile engineer connected to the office without requiring a laptop. The Mini-Sat Field Station remotely communicates with agricultural or industrial sites where moderate communication is needed, allowing data retrieval from the Internet. Talk with Lenny Feuer for more information.