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Coil breaks ground for new Independent Stave Company mill

Coil Construction broke ground today to make way for a new mill for Independent Stave Company to produce staves for bourbon and wine barrels. Community members, members of the Batesville Area Chamber of Commerce and Arkansas Economic Development Commission, and representatives
from Independent Stave Company and Coil Construction were on hand for the groundbreaking.

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Oak Solutions Group Develops New F+ / Fermentation Plus

Oak Solutions Group is pleased to the announce the latest addition to its trū/tan portfolio: f+ / Fermentation Plus. Fermentation Plus is a hydrolysable tannin that is a blend of gallotannin and ellagitannin derived from Quercus Alba. It adds subtle aromas and a smooth, round mouthfeel to heavier whites and lighter reds.

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Kentucky Bourbon Barrel Prepares to Expand Operations into Ireland

Kentucky Bourbon Barrel, a subsidiary of Independent Stave Company, is expanding operations with the opening of a cooperage facility in Ireland. The company will begin doing business under the name Kentucky Bourbon Barrel Ireland on September 1, 2021. The facility is located near the town of Newbridge, in County Kildare, about an hour west of Dublin.