All-Natural Corking Solution Honored with SIMEI’s 2019 Technology Innovation Award
MODESTO, Calif. (December 2, 2019) – Considered by many wine makers and industry professionals to be one of the most innovative, environmentally-sound wine closures, Origine by Diam’s “green” cork has now earned international recognition with the presentation of the prestigious “SIMEI Technology Innovation Award” for 2019 in Milan, Italy, in November.
The Origine by Diam® closure is composed of natural elements including a binder made from plant-derived polyols and beeswax emulsion. Origine by Diam® was selected by the judges of the prestigious Innovation Challenge as a next-generation technological innovation. It was selected as the best among some of the most innovative and cutting-edge product offerings available today in the wine industry.
Dominique Tourneix, Managing Director of Diam Bouchage, accepted the award on behalf of Diam Bouchage and its distributors. G3 Enterprises is the exclusive distributor of Origine by Diam® closures and all Diam® products in the United States, Canada and Mexico.
“I think the SIMEI 2019 Technology Innovation Award jury wanted to reward both the spirit of research and innovation which has always been at the very heart of our work,” said Tourneix. He added, “This recognition is the confirmation of the soundness of our research philosophy. After the introduction of DIAMANT® technology, the Origine by Diam® closure is yet again revolutionizing the wine world with a major technological advancement that combines science and nature. As a result of many years of research into beeswax emulsion and 100% plant-derived polyols, we are able to offer an all-natural corking solution, while maintaining the reliability of Diam® closures in terms of safety, homogeneity and controlled permeability.”
Origine by Diam® is also certified OK Biobased, a specific certification for products composed of natural materials. It achieved a 4-star rating which acknowledges that Origine by Diam® is made from 80% to 100% renewable raw material content.
About Diam Bouchage: A French company located in the Eastern Pyrenees, Diam Bouchage produces and sells each year about 2.3 billion corks. For 15 years, it has built its success on its Diamant® process, which makes it possible to extract TCA molecules (≤ at the limit of quantification of 0.3 ng / l), responsible for cork taint. It offers a range of cork stoppers able to meet the different needs of the market in terms of oxygen supply for optimized aging.
About G3 Enterprises: G3 Enterprises is an industry-leading packaging manufacturer and logistics provider. G3 Enterprises leverages its wide breadth of expertise to help wineries by focusing on innovation, quality, and technical services for all of its clients. The company offers exclusive products and services in the following areas: custom and stock closures with a wide range of options; custom label printing; warehousing and third-party logistics services; transportation; full-service bottling (on-site and mobile capabilities); winery services; glass distribution; bottle etching and decorating; and comprehensive technical and lab services. G3’s unique competitive edge goes beyond its wide range of products and services offerings, and focuses on its experienced employees, who have accumulated knowledge across diverse businesses. The company has provided manufacturing value-added services such as pre-bottling line check-ups and set-ups. G3’s team specializes in oxygen management control in packaging components, including cork, cap, glass, bag-in-box, single-serve, and PET keg, process modeling and optimization using advanced analytics, and provides consultation and testing for all of its packaging. For more information about G3 Enterprises, visit: www.g3enterprises.com or call 1-800-321-8747.
