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CO VER S T OR Y COMPANY Phoenix Packaging International Corp. Pickering Winery Supply Presque Isle Wine Cellars Ramondin USA Inc. Rivercap USA Saxco Pacific Coast TricorBraun WinePak Waterloo Container Co. AO Wilson Ltd. PHONE Capsule Suppliers WEBSITE (514) 487-6660 phoenixpackaging.com (415) 474-1588 winerystuff.com (814) 725-1314 piwine.com (707) 944-2277 ramondin.com (707) 747-3630 corksupply.com (360) 892-3451 saxcopc.com (707) 399-5800 tricorbraunwinepak.com (888) 539-3922 waterloocontainer.com (519) 833-0400 aowilson.ca For more information about capsule suppliers, see Wines & Vines' 2012 Buyer's Guide in print or online at winesandvinesbuyersguide.com. Data current as of July 1, 2012. spinner, they must use tin and/or polylam. If they have a heat tunnel or thermal heads, they are compelled to use PVC," Henderson said. This is a case where a smaller winery may have an advantage. Those without bottling lines use mobile bottlers. "They can choose whatever type of capsules they prefer," he said. PVC capsules can be applied atop cork, screwcap or bar-top closures, Rohrer said, with size determined by the bottle. They also can include a tear tab, "depending on the customer preference for tamper pur- poses and easy opening." Prices for stock PVC capsules are in the 2- to 4-cent range for a 25,000-unit order. Make your capsule your own Whatever the price point, capsules of every material come in many colors and can be customized on the top and the skirt (sides). C&E: Polylam and PVC, eight-color Rotogravure printing, in-line hot-foil stamping inking and embossing. Seals/ Foils/ Bands Wax Wire- hoods "We have the ability to bring a new brand to life in a short period at a low cost, because we have a lot of color choices and can foil stamp online in our forming machines, which not all capsule companies can do. Extra cost is really minimal," Jennings said. Cortica Benicia: Polylam and PVC; tear tab optional for tamper purposes and easy opening; custom colors in matte, satin finish, metallic, glossy. Skirt print- ing and top-disk decorating in up to six colors. "If a customer has a bottle that requires a special size, we can have a tool manufactured to that bottle specification," Rohrer offered. Polylam: Foil decoration on stock col- ors, 25,000 minimum order. Custom PVC: 25,000 for decorated caps on a stock color; 100,000 minimum for custom color/skirt and top decorated. Minimum order of 25,000 for more than three-color decoration. "This is why many wineries stick with plain, generic undecorated caps. The minimums are not cost effective, and they do not need high volumes," Rohrer explained. "Custom adds to the costs, one-time die fees apply, and a tool is made." NOW MADE LOCALLY IN AMERICA. (BY POPULAR DEMAND) Introducing Rivercap USA, proudly producing polylaminate and PVC capsules in Benicia, California, while continuing to produce top quality tin capsules in Spain. You spoke, and we responded by giving you local access to the technical expertise, capsule variety and unmatched service that made Rivercap a trusted name worldwide. Our commitment to local winemakers is stronger—and closer—than ever. WHAT CAN RIVERCAP USA DO FOR YOU? EXCLUSIVELY DISTRIBUTED BY CORK SUPPLY PH. 707.747.3630 • CorkSupply.com 531 Stone Road, Benicia, CA 94510 WINES & VINES AUGUST 2012 27