Brandon Scott Named Johnson Brothers Regional President – Central

St. Paul, Minn. December 14, 2022 Johnson Brothers has announced Brandon Scott as the new President of the Central

If you’ve been waiting for real-world proof that electric material handling vehicles (MHVs) can outperform internal combustion in busy, space-constrained operations, this is it. Our new white paper, Electrifying Material Handling Vehicles, shows how Golden State Lumber made the switch to an all-electric fleet and increased uptime, safety, and cost control. Below is a short overview of what you’ll learn in the full paper, and we’ll explain why now is the time to get serious about your own electrification roadmap. Why the Shift to Electric Is Accelerating Electrification isn’t just an environmental initiative; it’s an operational upgrade. Modern electric forklifts offer consistent power, instant torque, and whisper-quiet operation. With electric MHVs, communication is clearer, and air quality is high. And with fewer moving parts, they also tend to require less time in the shop, helping reduce the total cost of ownership over the life of the vehicle. Add in

Forklift safety isn’t about adding one more alarm. It’s about making the job safer, smarter, and more responsive. That’s where Yale Reliant comes in. As one of the most trusted names in material handling, Yale has developed a suite of innovative operator assistance technologies designed to reduce risks and reinforce forklift best practices. Their award-winning Yale Reliant system is no longer just a promise; it’s a proven tool. With over 24 million hours of real-world runtime, the technology is helping warehouses move confidently toward safer, smarter operations. With over 6,000 Yale trucks already deployed with Reliant and 59 models available with the technology, Yale Reliant is a mature, scalable solution ready to make a difference today—not in five years. It’s already delivered over 24 million hours of performance in the field since 2021. By combining ADS, Object Detection, and Proximity Detection, Reliant provides your warehouse safety through:

A new planting of Early Sweet™ with Michael Shipley and Brandon Campos from Los Arroyos in the La Costa region. This was planted early June and is already starting to take off. We look forward to seeing this vineyard next season and how far it has progressed! We would like to also give a big thanks to Juan Pablo McLaurin and his company Carnes Mc for all the support on our trip to Hermosillo and the amazing food. Tacos prepared fresh right in front of us and an amazing meat shop right next door. This is top quality local dining at its best!

Thank you so much to Brandon and the folks at Triple 3 Vineyard for the opportunity to be part of the cellar expansion project this year at their gorgeous Washington, MO winery. We are excited to be part of their growth and their commitment to domestic manufacturing! If you are in the St Louis area, head west and try the wine; and don't miss their New Year's Eve party!

Lodi Winegrape Commission Welcomes New Officers and Members of Board of Directors

LODI, Calif. – August 9, 2021 – The new 2021-2022 board of directors took office during the July meeting of the Lodi Winegrape Commission. Incumbent alternate Jason Eells joins current commissioners Phil Abba, Bruce Fry, Curt Gillespie, Matt Lauchland, Tom Murphy, Diego Olagaray, Aaron Shinn and Brandon Sywassink. Joe Larranaga joins current alternates Dirk Heuvel, Joan […]

Lower Lake, CA (November 12, 2020) – Shannon Ridge Family of Wines has announced the appointment of Brandon Lewis, effective immediately. Brandon will be responsible for the management of the Mid-Atlantic Region which includes Delaware, Maryland, North Carolina, South Carolina, Tennessee, and Virginia. Brandon will report to Brian Altomari, National Sales Manager for Shannon Ridge Family […] The post Shannon Ridge Family of Wines Appoints Brandon Lewis as Mid-Atlantic Regional Sales Manager appeared first on Wine Industry Advisor. Url:https://wineindustryadvisor.com/2020/11/12/shannon-ridge-appoints-brandon-lewis?utm_source=rss&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=shannon-ridge-appoints-brandon-lewis Published Date:Thu, 12 Nov 2020 19:42:28 +0000 

Shep Hyken is the “CAO” (Chief Amazement Officer) of Shepard Presentations, and is a leading expert on the topic of excellent customer service and experience. As well as a nationally known keynote speaker, he is also author of several books on the topic, including The Convenience Revolution (Sound Wisdom, 2018). We recently reached out to Hyken to discuss customer service and experience in the wine industry. Listen to the full interview here or read along below Milton Cornwell: Today I’m here with my dear friend, Shep Hyken, who is arguably one of the foremost experts on delivering amazing customer service, managing the customer experience, and creating brand loyalty. As a keynote speaker, his client engagements take him all over the country (and internationally for that matter!) for companies like AT&T, Disney, Lexus, SAP, American Express, and coincidentally, our local favorite In-N-Out Burger. He is a New York Timesand Wall Street Journal bestselling author and inducted into t

This is the time of year when two things happen in our industry: One, several important reports about the wine industry and DTC wine sales come out; and two, wineries are trying to formulate their strategic plans for the year based on those reports. While we here at Copper Peak would never discourage anyone from becoming better informed, we understand that poring over a handful of reports to find those important “nuggets” of knowledge takes time—time you often don’t have. That’s why we’ve done it for you! For your convenience, and that of our clients, we present here the most important takeaways from the SVB State of the Wine Industry 2020 Report (and podcast), the Sovos ShipCompliant 2020 Direct to Consumer Wine Shipping Report, and the Direct to Consumer Wine Symposium…as well as our own take on what’s happening in the industry. Highlights of the SVB State of the Wine Industry 2020 Report and Podcast While the industry is paying more attention to strategies and tactics around DT