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26 WINES&VINES July 2017 PRODUCT NEWS Wonderful adds 'root socks' to potted vines Wonderful Nurseries is now ship- ping its potted vines in cotton root socks. The supplier reports using the socks enable it to use heavier, recyclable pots and trays that can then be reused. Accord- ing to the nursery, other benefits include the elimination of pots and trays from fields during plant- ing, saving labor and money and making unloading and planting quicker and easier. The patent- pending socks are also biode- gradable. wonderfulnurseries.com Bag-in-box with oxygen-blocking liner ALBIS Plastic launched Shelfplus O 2 , which is a liner that can be added to existing bag-in-box films to delay oxidation of the product by up to 50%, depending on storage and filling conditions. albis.com Top-load case packer for wine Douglas Machine Inc.'s TriVex RLi top loader and sealer can handle seven bottle sizes includ- ing 200 ml, 500 ml, and 1.5 liter. The supplier reports a "bladder- controlled end effector and fun- nel grid system provide product stability, while an automated flap control system for reshipper RSC cases feeds the case into the loader at 37 cases per min- ute." douglas-machine.com One-type-fits-all valve actuator Alfa Laval unveiled the Unique DV-ST UltraPure Actuator that fits the company's complete range of dia- phragm valves. The actuator is designed to withstand the high tempera- tures needed for sterilization and can operate at pressures of up to 10 bar and close valves at working pressure with zero pressure loss. alfalaval.com Give brands new life WS Packaging Group intro- duced DesignMax, which is a new service "to help breathe new life into brands" by evaluat- ing a packaging strategy and seeing where it can be improved Product News Latest offerings and announcements Line of pumps for winery use Mouvex's SLS series of pumps are designed specif- ically for use in wineries. The supplier reports the disc pumps are ideal for wine transfers, bottling and other applications because of their "gentle product handling, volumetric con- sistency and low slippage." The pumps also feature a "seal-less" design that provides long operating life and product safety. The supplier also claims the pumps offer strong vacuum and compression effect for enhanced line stripping and product recovery; they are self-priming and can run dry. mouvex.com Sanitary Stainless Welding Inc. is the exclusive North American distributor for the Marzola product line