Santa Rosa, CA, March 4, 2016 – M. A. Silva USA, the leading manufacturer of cork, glass and packaging, has been named 2016 Best Cork Supplier by Vineyard & Winery Management magazine. Around 700 wine industry professionals participated in the annual survey spanning 25 categories. Voters touted the company’s quality, prices and customer service, saying it has “great, clean corks,” “consistent quality and ageability” and “rapid delivery.”
“We received this recognition for the third time and are thrilled to continue being the wine industry’s favorite cork supplier,” said Neil Foster, President of M. A. Silva USA. “The key to our success is a commitment to quality, reliability and consistency. We have a 40-year history of manufacturing premium wine corks and are honored to be recognized for our hard work in delivering superior products and providing excellent customer service.”
About M. A. Silva USA: Based in Sonoma County, California, M. A. Silva USA is a leading manufacturer of premium natural corks, glass and packaging for North American markets. Its quality-assurance program ensures unmatched visual, mechanical and sensory characteristics of its products, and its proprietary cork cleaning processes are world-renowned. Recently, the company unveiled its newest technology with the implementation of a fully automated individual cork testing method to deliver 100% TCA inspected corks, once again demonstrating to be an industry leader. The company operates on 100% solar power and is committed to sustainability and eco-friendly operations. M. A. Silva earned both Sonoma Green Business Program and ClimateSmart™ certifications. The company has been named Best Cork Supplier 2013 & 2015 by the North Bay Business Journal and Best Cork Supplier 2013, 2015 & 2016 and Best Bottle Supplier 2013 & 2015 by Vineyard & Winery Management magazine. It is a five-time winner of the North Bay Business Journal’s Best Places to Work. For more information visit www.masilva.com or call 707.636.2530.
