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26 W i n e s & V i n e s O C T O B e R 2 0 1 4 S E P T E M B E R N E W S Measure all types of alcoholic beverages The new Alcolyzer ME module by Anton Paar makes it possible to measure the a l c o h o l content of all alco- holic bev- erages. For wine, beer, cider and spirits, the Alcolyzer ME employs Anton Parr's NIR method for direct alcohol mea- surement with an expanded alcohol range. Details: anton-paar.com. Della Toffola brings high-solids, ceramics filter to United States Della Toffola announced the release of its new OMNIA high-solids, ceramic cross- flow filter for trials and purchase in the United States. The new filter provides a juice-recovery rate of more than 90% and can be used to sepa- rate wine from lees as well as juice from solids and to extract clean juice from cold-settled lees, ac- cording to the man- ufacturer. Details: dellatoffola.us. EZ Picker for glass handling Standard-Knapp released its new EZ Picker, a bottle-handling tool designed for small win- eries, craft brewers and distillers. The unit can be used to pull empty glass or pack filled bottles and is available in different sizes to handle a range of bot- tles. The EZ Picker weighs less than 4 pounds and is made with stainless steel. Details: standard-knapp.com. New tractor models by Kubota Kubota Tractor Corp. introduced two new models to its MX series of diesel-powered tractors. The MX4800 and MX5200 offer two- and four-wheel drive and deliver 49.3 or 54.7 horsepower. The new tractors fea- ture an enhanced engine design that com- plies with federal emission standards, and more space and other features to improve operator comfort. Details: kubota.com. Irrigation system saves water Deep Root Irrigation announced it has de- veloped a new irrigation system that could save water while boosting plant growth. Based on tests conducted in Napa County, Calif., the company claims its DRI-12 can use up to 50% less water than traditional drip systems. The unit can be installed on existing emitters and can also be used to apply liquid fertilizers to the root zone. De- tails: drisystem.com. Refractometer offers new features Bellingham + Stanley has upgraded its RFM300+ series of Peltier temperature- controlled refractometers so that more than 400 test results can be stored for review or download. The unit also now features a bright, high-definition 4-inch color display O C T O B E R N E W S Product News Send us your latest offerings and announcements by emailing edit@winesandvines.com. Items may be edited for clarity and brevity.