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20 WINES&VINES July 2018 WINE INDUSTRY NEWS Sanitary Stainless Welding Inc. is the exclusive North American distributor for the Marzola product line Hudson Valley group adopts bottle logo The Hudson Valley Cabernet Franc Coalition (HVCFC) launched a dis- tinctive seal that will mark locally produced bottles meeting HVCFC's standards of high-quality produc- tion and authenticity. The seal — which features a soaring hawk — is meant to guaran- tee that 85% of the grapes used in making the wine are grown in the Hudson Valley and that the wine has been aged for at least 12 months. The hawk icon symbolizes the unified commitment of HVCFC members to grow and produce Cabernet Franc wines that capture the region's terroir. SUPPLIER NEWS Winebow appoints new leadership The Winebow Group, headquar- tered in Glen Allen, Va., announced Dean Ferrell is the company's new president and chief execu- tive officer and Ian Downey was appointed to the newly created position of executive vice president of Winebow Imports. Ferrell, who previously served as executive vice president and chief financial officer of The Winebow Group, succeeds David Townsend, who will remain on the board of directors. Downey, in his new role, will ensure that the import divisions align strategic ef- forts and streamline activities to benefit suppliers and customers. Winemaker launches equipment repair service Winemaker Fintan "Fin" du Fresne launched Winery Mechanical Sys- tems, which he says in the Central Coast's first provider of compre- hensive, winery-specific repair and maintenance services. Managing technician Daniel Krichevsky has more than a decade of winemaking and winery facilities maintenance experience on California's Central Coast. Winery Mechanical Sys- tems is also partnering with key winery equipment manufacturers to operate as an authorized service agent, such as Willmes presses and Armbruster grape destem- mers, sorters and conveyors. M.A. Silva USA hires operations director M. A. Silva USA, a vendor of corks, glass and packaging in Sonoma County, announced the addition of Kevin Hernandez as operations director. In this new position, Her- nandez will lead the quality and manufacturing departments with the goal of continuous improve- ment and production efficiency. WS Packaging Group names new chief commercial officer WS Packaging Group in Green Bay, Wisc., announced Mark Roy as its new chief commercial officer. Roy's 25-year career has spanned private equity owned, publicly traded, and privately held com- panies. In the newly created role of chief commercial officer, Roy will focus on oversight of sales, marketing, account management, customer services, strategy, and business development. SolarCraft Completes Solar Power System at Comstock Wines Novato and Sonoma-based Solar- Craft recently completed the instal- lation of a 165 kW DC solar system at Comstock Wines in Healdsburg, Calif. The system is designed to produce 205,000 kWh annually and is expected to offset 80% to 90% of the winery's utility bills, helping the winery save thousands every month in electrical costs. The solar photovoltaic system is mounted on south-facing roof of the winery for maximum sun exposure and is touted to eliminate over eight million pounds of carbon dioxide during the life of the system, which is esti- mated to be more than 30 years. Correction Justin Seidenfeld, winemaker at Rodney Strong Wine Estates, was identified incorrectly in a photo on page 51 of the June edition of Wines & Vines.