Fifth Gear created an infographic that provides 15 tips for creating an ideal customer experience. Some of the tips might seem obvious, but you would be surprised as to how many companies aren't following some of these tactics, according to the company.

Quality Beverage LP, Taunton, Mass., acquired the remaining interest of Consolidated Beverages LLC, Auburn, Mass. Quality Beverage now will operate two divisions located in Taunton and Auburn.

Blythewood, S.C.-based Spirax Sarco’s July digital issue of Steam News now is available. This latest issue includes educational information about flowmetering technologies and applications.

Denver-based Gates Corp. released a new bottling industry infographic that highlights key statistics for beverage managers. Within the infographic, the company has incorporated quick-hit content about preventive maintenance, reducing downtime, and increasing energy savings.

Like many companies in the beverage industry, Wirtz Beverage Illinois was faced with the challenge of expansion to support increased demand.

Cognex Corp. released two new products — the Advantage 100 vision system and the AE2 Advantage engine — designed for integration into original equipment manufacturer (OEM) devices and equipment.

Since 1988, FBN has manufactured replacement filler and capper parts and provided service for the food and beverage, pharmaceutical, distillery, automotive, chemical, cosmetic, personal care and the rapidly growing micro-brew industries.

C.W. Brabender, Spirax Sarco and Paul N. Gardner Co. each released new measuring devices for various beverage warehouse needs.

Wayne Childress, vice president of sales for the beverage and engineered vehicles division of Mickey Truck Bodies Inc., retired from the High Point, N.C.-based company after a 29-year career.

Alexandria, Va.-based The Glass Packaging Institute (GPI), the trade association representing the North American glass container industry, recently launched its revamped website, gpi.org. The updated website includes detailed information about the health and environmental benefits of glass containers, images of the latest product designs, and detailed specifications for glass manufacturers.