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34 WINES&VINES January 2016 Upgraded steam units Steamericas released up- graded SE and SD Opti- ma Steamer steam units that are built with SAE 304 stainless steel and equipped with three steam outlet valves that can be operated simul- taneously. The SE (elec- tric) and SD (diesel) models feature built-in water reservoirs as well as water inlet valves and a quick-activated emergency stop for improved op- erator safety. steamericas.com Decorative label applications UPM Raflatac launched a range of products for decorative label- ing applications that create "eye- catching and tactile effects" that also "radiate quality and convey a premium appearance." The line features decorative paper and film products with silver, gold, brushed metal and mirror finish. Other options include iridescent, tinted and opalescent materials as well as textured, embossed and smooth label stocks. upmraflatac.com By-the-glass wine-dispensing system EPour Technologies released a countertop device for serving wine by the glass that is designed to reduce wine waste, costs and provide uniform pours. The sys- tem utilizes a patented 9-liter ox- ygen-inhibiting bag-in-tray system to maintain consistent quality and pour accuracy with every glass. The manufacturer plans to introduce a model for tasting rooms and a device with four 9-liter bags later this year. epourtech.com Fuseal piping system GF Piping Systems is now offer- ing the Fuseal line of corrosive waste piping systems for the food and beverage industries. The piping is designed to resist the corrosive properties of acidic or alcoholic materials and can mate to stainless steel trench drains with a variety of fittings for a completely sealed system. Fuseal pipe and fittings range from 1.5 inches to 18 inches in size. gfps.com Gemini tank by Flextank Flextank describes its new Gemi- ni tank as the result of French design meeting American engi- neering. The tank is made with polyethylene food-grade material Soil mapping and sensors for water management VinSense, a startup founded with tech- nology licensed by the Purdue Research Foundation Office of Technology Com- mercialization, is designed to give grow- ers better information about how "soil temperature, water and nutrient flow and availability affects the characteristics of their vineyard's high-value crop." The VinSense system is comprised of software that generates a precise soil map for optimal sensor deployment and assembles sensor data to create visual analytic tools. The company reports it currently has several test sites in Napa Valley as part of its initial strategy to help West Coast vineyard managers make better water decisions to achieve quality goals. vinsense.net Product News Latest offerings and announcements