Waterloo Container in the News
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Iconic Seneca Falls windmill being restored
SENECA FALLS — Longtime residents of the Waterloo and Seneca Falls area likely remember the iconic windmill on the south side of Routes 5&20. The
Waterloo Container recognized for environmental contribution
WATERLOO — The Waterloo Container Company recently was recognized by M.A. Silva, a leading industry supplier of cork stoppers, with a Green Certificate for its
Waterloo Container provides bottles for maple syrup
WATERLOO — Waterloo Container is assisting Trumansburg High School’s student-run maple syrup program, which includes a financial contribution along with glass bottles and closures for
Waterloo Container hosts FLX Chamber’s August Mixer
SENECA FALLS — The Finger Lakes Area Chamber of Commerce held its August Business After Hours Networking Mixer Aug. 14 at Waterloo Container Co. on
BUSINESS: Waterloo Container works with Farm Bureau in Albany
WATERLOO — Bill Lutz, president of The Waterloo Container Company, was able to spend some time with New York Gov. Kathy Hochul and state Commissioner
Waterloo Container donates to craft beverage group for environmental work
SENECA FALLS — Waterloo Container Co. has awarded a $5,000 grant to FLX Craft Beverage Environmental Coalition — or FLX CBEC — to help the
Waterloo Container, local police support Cereal for Summer program
SENECA FALLS — It began as a summer cereal collection by the Cayuga-Seneca Community Action Program. It turned into much more — a friendly competition
Waterloo Container’s Jackson Puylara speaks in News Interview
Waterloo Container exhibited at the recent Pennsylvania Wineries Annual meeting in a show of support for the organization and the industry as a whole. George
Waterloo is Supplier for Recognized Package Design
Wine Business Monthly March 2023 featured a Package Design Spotlight entitled New York Winery Engineered for Efficiency. Clover Pond Vineyards Blanc Premier series of wine
Santa Cruz winemakers face a bottled-up glass supply
“The stresses of the world might have pushed more of us to turn to the solace of a glass of wine at the end of
Waterloo Container Renews Agreement With Amcor Flexibles Capsules Canada Inc
Waterloo, NY, August 1, 2022– Waterloo Container has renewed its contract with Amcor Flexibles Capsules, Canada, as Amcor’s top distributor of the STELVIN® brand closure for wine, serving
Waterloo Container Supports Future Winemakers from FLCC with Donations
Donation from Waterloo Container helps FLCC students finish year-long winemaking project The college’s winemaking program currently consists of 45 students ranging from 20 to
Waterloo Featured on Craftbrewingbusiness.com
Waterloo Featured on Craftbrewingbusiness.com Posted: Sep 29, 2016 Waterloo container was a featured contributor to a recent article on beer bottle purchasing trends and value
Waterloo Featured in November 2016 Wines & Vines
Waterloo Featured in November 2016 Wines & Vines Posted: Nov 16, 2016Getting press in Wines and Vines November issue was a big deal for Waterloo
Waterloo Sparkles in Vineyard & Winery Management Magazine
Waterloo Sparkles in Vineyard & Winery Management Magazine Posted: Dec 01, 2016 The November/December issue of Vineyard & Winery Management Magazine features one of Waterloo’s
Waterloo Building Featured in Starrco Case Study
Waterloo Container Featured in Starrco Case Study Posted: Jan 05, 2017 Waterloo Container was recently featured in a Case Study for Starrco Modular Buildings. Starrco designed
Packaging Suppliers Unveil New Products in Wines and Vines
Packaging Suppliers Unveil New Products in Wines and Vines Posted: Nov 01, 2017 The November 2017 issue of Wines & Vines features Waterloo Container talking about new product
What Wineries Should Know About Closures
What Wineries Should Know About Closures Posted: May 01, 2018 Waterloo Container was featured in Grapevine Magazine May/June Issue. Marketing Director Bobbi Stebbins and Closure Specialist
Big Help for Tiny Wineries
Big Help for Tiny Wineries features Waterloo Container Posted: May 01, 2018 Waterloo Container was recently featured in the May issue of Wines & Vines
Bottling your Business
Talking about Bottles and Why they are Right for You Posted: Aug 01, 2018 In a recent article in Beverage Master Magazine, Waterloo Container answered
Waterloo Container Keeps Growing!
Waterloo Container is growing to meet wine industry needs. Posted: Nov 28, 2018 Waterloo Container’s expansion project is featured in the Rochester Business Journal.
Top Shelf: A Client’s Perspective
Spirited Magazine features Waterloo Container shrink sleeve process Posted: Feb 01, 2019 Spirited magazine features waterloo container’s shrink sleeve treatment for Adirondack Distilling. “Waterloo container
Business of the Week
Business of the Week Posted: Feb 28, 2019 Waterloo Container is proud to be recognized as Business of the Week by the Finger Lakes Times.
Bottling Success: Waterloo Container Grows with the Region’s Wine Industry
Bottling Success: Waterloo Container Grows with the Region’s Wine Industry Posted: Mar 06, 2019 Waterloo Container’s story is featured on the Locate Fingerlakes Business page.
Time for Creativity: Wineries scrambling amid glass bottle shortage and climate challenges
"Just-in-time is collapsing," Lutz said. "The model can’t work anymore in the short term.”
Glass bottle shortages put pressure on wine and spirits companies ahead of key holiday season
Glass bottles are in short supply, putting pressure on winemakers and distillers ahead of the holiday season. International freight delays, labor shortages and higher costs have contributed to supply chain challenges for glass suppliers and their customers. In the short term, consumers may struggle to find their favorite wine and spirits.
A Sandy Chain Reaction: Global Glass Shortage Affecting businesses...
The unprecedented COVID-19 vaccine rollout has sucked up international supplies of sand, a key ingredient in creating the glass vials where vaccines can be stored. As such, vaccine production, along with how the coronavirus and Texas’ deadly winter storms affected supply lines, is creating an unexpected problem for wineries, distilleries and breweries: They can’t get glass bottles as easily as they could before.
There’s a Closure for That
"The bottom line is one size does not fit all," said Stebbins. "The bottle finish and contents will ultimately determine what your closure options are. It is important to procure closures from a reputable and knowledgeable vendor who can ensure this compatibility to protect your investment."
Glass Vendors Offer New, Innovative Designs with Stock-like Pricing
The convenient crown twist finish is uniquely suited to the “mini” market and allows easy opening for consumers—no corkscrew or opener necessary.
Supply Chain Hums Along Amid Uncertainty
“We’re getting calls from people that have dealt with suppliers that provide Chinese glass and they are not happy and are not getting the glass they’ve asked for,” Waterloo Container marketing director Bobbi Stebbins said.
