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J ANU AR Y NEWS repacking system that automatically trans- fers wine bottles from pallets to custom, 12-bottle cartons. Details: tricorbraun- winepak.com. winesandvines.com Learn more: Search keyword "headlines." New Nissan forklift business manager Nissan Forklift Corp. has announced Lewis Byers as the business development manager for the eastern region. By- ers will be responsible for business development for 19 Nissan Forklift dealers in the eastern region of the United States and Canada; his ter- ritory stretches from Newfound- land south to Miami, Fla. Zork closure wins award The Zork SPK closure for spar- kling wine (right) won a German Packaging Award for innovation in November. The Zork closure is a resealable sparkling closure and was one of 237 submissions for the award. Details: zork.com.au Paragon label makes hire Paul F. Matheson has been named pre-press and digital production manager for Petaluma, Calif.- based Paragon Label. Before join- ing Paragon, Matheson worked as a research and development engineer for Hewlett Packard. Details: paragonlabel.com. Key Technology promotes two Steve Johnson Bret Larreau Cross section of Zork SPK Steve Johnson has been promoted to the position of di- rector of marketing for Key Technology and will oversee the development of product strategies, branding and mar- keting communica- tions. The company also promoted Bret Larreau to manager of business develop- ment, a new position from which he'll seek acquisition oppor- tunities. Key Technology of Walla Walla, Wash., is a maker of automated inspection and sorting systems as well as special- ized conveying and processing equipment. Demptos names national sales manager Glass and packaging maker Demptos Glass named Ryan Riewerts a new sales account manager. Riewerts will focus on Northern California including the Bay Area, Napa, Sonoma and the North Coast. Prior to joining Demptos, Riew- erts worked as a northwest regional manager for Steaz: The Healthy Beverage Co. in Newtown, Pa. Ryan Riewerts { 3.5x9.875.indd 1 THE ART LIVES ON… The aim of art is to represent not the outward appearance of things, but their inward significance. —Aristotle Our barrels are works of art, crafted with expertise and perfection to honor wine. Partner with Tonnellerie Quintessence to create your masterpiece. } 8 route de Canteloup—33750 Beychac & Caillau www.tonnelleriequintessence.fr QSEE US AT UNIFIED, BOOTH #1705 Wines & Vines JAnUARY 2012 31 10/4/11 1:36 PM