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New Research Report Helps Track Key Topics Relevant to American White Oak Sustainability
As important discussions continue regarding the sustainability of American white oak (Quercus alba), including a bipartisan bill introduced this week…
Cooperages 1912 Names Richard Shelton as Director of Sales and Operations
Cooperages 1912, a subsidiary of Independent Stave Company, is pleased to announce the appointment of Richard Shelton as Director of…
Oak Solutions Group Expands Sales Teams’ Portfolio and Welcomes Tim Suter
Oak Solutions Group (OSG) North America is pleased to announce two important developments that will enhance customer service and strengthen…
Missouri Forest Landowners to Benefit from New Partnership
Two key players in the cooperage and spirits industry have partnered with the University of Missouri Extension to provide increased…
Barrel Donations from Cooperages 1912 Benefit Washington State University Viticulture & Enology Department Research and Education
In an ongoing partnership with Washington State University (WSU), Cooperages 1912 recently donated 18 oak wine barrels to the Viticulture…
Kentucky Distillers Association State Universities Pioneer Kentucky Responsibility Initiative
FRANKFORT, KY.— The Kentucky Distillers’ Association, alongside universities and colleges throughout the state, is proud to launch the Kentucky Coalition…
Cooperages 1912 Strengthens Dedication to Sustainable Wood Sourcing with SFI Chain of Custody Certification on TW Boswell American Oak Barrels
NAPA, Calif. (April 16, 2024) – Cooperages 1912 announces its achievement of the Sustainable Forestry Initiative (SFI) Chain of Custody…
ISC Domestic Cooperages Achieve Food Safety Management Certification
We are proud to announce that our domestic cooperages- Missouri Cooperage, Kentucky Cooperage and Commonwealth Cooperage- have all secured certification…
Brown-Forman Announces Sale of Cooperage in Alabama
Brown-Forman Corporation (NYSE:BFA,BFB) announced the sale of its cooperage in Trinity, Alabama, to Independent Stave Company (ISCO). The cooperage will…
Oak Solutions Group Expands Portfolio of Premium Oak Alternatives with Acquisition of Innerstave
Oak Solutions Group, a premium oak products company, has further expanded its portfolio of high-quality oak alternatives with the purchase…
Independent Stave Company to Establish Manufacturing Operations in Overton County Tennessee
Tennessee Gov. Bill Lee, Department of Economic and Community Development Commissioner Stuart McWhorter and Independent Stave Company officials announced today…
Independent Stave Company Purchases Clifton, Tennessee Stave Mill from Brown-Forman
Independent Stave Company (ISCO) has agreed to purchase Brown-Forman Corporation’s stave mill facility located in Clifton, Tennessee. The acquisition is…
ISCO Purchases Forested Acreage In Southcentral Kentucky
Independent Stave Company (ISCO) has closed on 8,016 forested acres in the Southcentral region of Kentucky, near the town of…
Cooperages 1912 Adds Maison Moussié to Collection of Premium Wine Barrel Brands
Cooperages 1912 is growing their collection of premium wine barrel brands with the addition of Maison Moussié. Made with a…
Independent Stave Company Agrees to Purchase Stave Mill Facilities from Brown-Forman
Independent Stave Company (ISCO) has agreed to purchase two stave mill facilities from Brown-Forman Corporation. The acquisition is expected to…
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…
Independent Stave Company to Open New American Oak Stave Mill in Independence County
Independent Stave Company, a manufacturer of high-quality oak barrels and cooperage products, announced they will construct a state-of-the-art mill in…
TW Boswell and World Cooperage Earn Certification to Sustainable Forestry Initiative Standards
On February 25, 2022, Cooperages 1912’s domestic stave mills and cooperage achieved certification to the Sustainable Forestry Initiative® (SFI). Now,…
Independent Stave Company Earns Certification to Sustainable Forestry Initiative Standards
On February 25, 2022, Independent Stave Company’s domestic stave mills and cooperages achieved certification to the Sustainable Forestry Initiative® (SFI).…
Kentucky Cooperage to Invest $4.1 Million, Create 20 Jobs to Boost Used Barrel Production Capacity in Lebanon
Today, Gov. Andy Beshear announced barrel producer Kentucky Cooperage LP Ltd. will expand its existing used barrel operation in Marion…
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…
ISC Barrels Introduces Smoked Barrels in Small Batch Series
ISC Barrels is expanding the Small Batch Series with the addition of a new line of Smoked Barrels.…
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…
Kentucky Bourbon Barrel Receives ISO 9001 Certification
Kentucky Bourbon Barrel, a subsidiary of Independent Stave Company, is proud to announce they have received the ISO 9001 certification.…
Donation from Cooperages 1912 Continues to Benefit Students through the Wine Industry Scholars Program at Sonoma State University
Summer 2021 will mark the fifth year of Cooperages 1912’s scholarship donation to the Wine Business Institute at Sonoma State…
Schools face a substitute teacher crisis. These districts are getting creative to fix it.
Stefanie Fernandez usually spends her work week in the finance office of Independent Stave, a company that manufactures oak barrels…
Independent Stave Company and The Boswell Family Continue Alzheimer’s Funding with Research and Chapter Donations Totaling $200,000
In a continued effort to aid the fight against Alzheimer’s Disease, Independent Stave Company and The Boswell Family recently donated…
Barrel Partnership
Originally posted by Cal Poly on the Cal Poly Wine and Viticulture Website and in the Fall 2020 issue of…
ISCO Launches Volunteer Firefighters’ Initiative
Independent Stave Company is proud to announce the launch of the ISC Volunteer Firefighter Initiative. This initiative supports fire departments…
Independent Stave Company and The Boswell Family Donates $250,000 to Fund Alzheimer’s Research at Washington University in St. Louis
Independent Stave Company and The Boswell Family donated $250,000 to the Alzheimer’s Association to fully fund two Alzheimer’s Association Research…
ISCO Partners on Kentucky Apprentice Program
MCTC, Independent Stave, KY FAME Unite for Good JobsOriginally posted on the Maysville The Ledger Independent Online 6.25.2020Can you imagine…
Independent Stave Company and the Boswell family give $1 million for spirits maturation warehouse at UK
LEXINGTON, Ky., (Feb. 27, 2020) — Independent Stave Company and the Boswell Family are giving $1 million to the University…
TW Boswell Introduces Avant, a New Barrel Offered in the French and American Oak Collections
Cooperages 1912 is expanding the TW Boswell French Oak Collection and American Oak Collection with the addition of the new…
World Cooperage Expands Infrared Profile Offerings with New Impression Barrel
Cooperages 1912 is expanding their World Cooperage Profile Series with the Impression barrel. Impression is the fourth barrel to be…
Independent Stave Company and Maker’s Mark Partner with UK to Map White Oak Genome
Independent Stave Company is excited to partner with the University of Kentucky and Maker’s Mark in mapping the white oak…
Oak Solutions Group Hires Derek Sanchez as trū/tan Technical Sales Manager/Wine Chemist
Oak Solutions Group is pleased to announce the recent hiring of Derek Sanchez for the position of trū/tan Technical Sales…
Independent Stave Company Breaks Ground on Commonwealth Cooperage in Morehead, KY
On June 4, 2019 Independent Stave Company (ISCO) broke ground on construction of Commonwealth Cooperage, a new state-of-the art cooperage…
Cooperages 1912 and Boswell Family Donate $250,000 to new Cal Poly Wine and Viticulture Center
Cooperages 1912 and the Boswell Family recently announced a $250,000 donation to Cal Poly’s new JUSTIN and J. LOHR Center…
Oak Solutions Group Launches ēvOAK High Proof Series – a Unique Line of Oak Alternative Products Created with Spirits Maturation in Mind
Oak Solutions Group is pleased to announce the launch of High Proof Series within their ēvOAK brand of oak alternative…
ISCO Supervisors & CEO Receive Patriot Award
ISCO Supervisors & CEO Receive Patriot AwardsOn Monday, February 4, 2019 three Independent Stave Company employees were honored to receive…
Kentucky Cooperage Named 2018 Best Manufacturer in Marion County
Thank you for voting Kentucky Cooperage Best Manufacturer in Marion County.…
Morehead Wood Products Supports Teachers through Classroom Wish Program
For the past two years, Morehead Wood Products has been funding grants for classroom teachers through its program called ISCO…
Missouri Cooperage Receives President’s Award from Chamber
Independent Stave Company’s Missouri Cooperage was honored to receive the 2018 President’s Award from the Lebanon Area Chamber of Commerce…
2018 Internship Program at Independent Stave Company
Independent Stave Company was thrilled to work with several intelligent, hard-working interns during the 2018 summer.…
Morehead Wood Products Donates $1,500 to Local People’s Clinic
Morehead Wood Products presented a check to the Peoples Clinic for $1,500 on Sept. 13, 2018, at the stave mill.…
Missouri Cooperage Donates to Ezard Elementary School
In late September Missouri Cooperage recently utilized their ISCO Cares funds to donate $1,000 to Ezard Elementary School in Conway.…
Benton Wood Products Supports the Marshall County Exceptional Center
The Benton Wood Products team and ISCO Cares donated $10,000 to the Marshall County Exceptional Center.…
Benton Wood Products Donates $5,000 to Marcella’s Kitchen
Benton Wood Products Donates $5,000 to Marcella’s KitchenIn September, our employees at Benton Wood Products used ISCO Cares funds to…
ISCO Log Procurement Donates Barrel for Log A Load for Kids, Inc Silent Auction
At KFIA (Kentucky Forest Industries Association) convention in Central City, KY ISCO Log Procurement donated a barrel to the silent…
Kentucky Cooperage Supports Local Girls on the Run Chapter
Kentucky Cooperage recently donated $2,400 through ISCO Cares to Girls on the Run Central Kentucky. GOTR’s mission is to educate…
Kentucky Cooperage Donates $2,500 to Local Veterans for Honor Flight
Kentucky Cooperage recently donated $2,500 to Honor Flight Network for veterans in American Legion Post #49. Sixteen of the legion…
Missouri Cooperage Supports the Greater Ozarks Centers for Advanced Professional Studies – GO CAPS with $10,000 Donation
Missouri Cooperage is excited to support Greater Ozarks Centers for Advanced Professional Studies – GO CAPS GOCAPS Lake Region is…
Missouri Cooperage Donates $4,000 to Local Back to School Fair
A big thank you to our Missouri Cooperage employees who donated $4,000 to the 2018 Back to School Fair hosted…
New Pioneers Moving Forward Forum on Sustainable Bourbon
Our Log Procurement Manager, Garret Nowell, recently participated in a New Pioneers Moving Forward Forum on sustainable practices in the…
Dustin Lynch to Headline 2018 Kentucky Bourbon Festival Concert
Independent Stave Company is proud to sponsor the 2018 Kentucky Bourbon Festival concert featuring Dustin Lynch and Clare Dunn.…
Independent Stave Company Announces Plans to Expand Domestic Cooperage Operations
Independent Stave Company (ISCO), has announced plans to expand cooperage operations in the United States to increase production of high-quality…
Independent Stave to Build New $66.5 Million Cooperage in Morehead
Gov. Matt Bevin today announced barrel manufacturer Independent Stave Co. will create 220 jobs for Kentuckians with a new $66.5…
Tonnellerie Quintessence Announces the Launch of Premium Water-Immersion Barrel Hydro-Pure
Tonnellerie Quintessence is pleased to announce the launch of Hydro-Pure, the second water-immersed barrel in the Hydro Collection. The Hydro-Pure…
Oak Solutions Group Expands ēvOAK Latitude Series with Addition of Latitude 33º Mendoza and Latitude 42º Rioja Staves
Oak Solutions Group is pleased to the announce the latest additions to its successful ēvOAK Latitude Series – Latitude 33º…
Tonnellerie Quintessence Announces Launch of Forest Specific Barrel Collection
Tonnellerie Quintessence is pleased to announce the launch of Foret D’Origine, a collection of barrels that includes Essence de Chantilly…
T.W. Boswell Launches New Website
T.W. Boswell recently launched a new website at twboswell.com to showcase their French Oak, American Oak, and Eastern European Oak…
Cooperages 1912 & Oak Solutions Group Announce $100,000 Donation to Support Northern California Communities after Devastating Wildfires
Sister companies Cooperages 1912 and Oak Solutions Group are pleased to announce their donation to The Tipping Point and the…
Benton Wood Products Becomes Operational as the Company’s Sixth American Oak Stave Mill
Independent Stave Company (ISCO) is pleased to announce the completion of its sixth American oak stave mill. Benton Wood Products…
Tonnellerie Tremeaux Builds a New Atelier in Beaune
Tonnellerie Tremeaux is pleased to announce construction of a custom atelier designed to honor artisanal tradition and create an aspirational…
Morehead Wood Products Donates $20,000 in Classroom Supplies to Local County Schools
Morehead Wood Products donated new classroom supplies and technology equipment to over 25 classrooms in Bath, Rowan, Fleming and Carter…
Independent Stave Company Begins Synergistic New Partnership with Kentucky Bourbon Barrel
Independent Stave Company and Kentucky Bourbon Barrel are pleased to announce a new partnership to further serve their respective customers.…
Cooperages 1912 Makes $50,000 Scholarship Donation to Sonoma State University to Benefit Wine Industry Scholars Program (WISP)
Cooperages 1912 recently announced a scholarship donation of $10,000 per year for the next five years to the Wine Business…
Independent Stave Company Continues Multi-Year Commitment to Lebanon Public Schools, Donates $60,000 over Two Years to Establish Teacher Training Program to Benefit Students with Dyslexia
Independent Stave Company is pleased to announce its ongoing support to establish a sustainable training program for teachers in the…
Independent Stave Company Donates $318,000 over Three Years to Establish and Implement a Comprehensive Drug Prevention Program in Marion County Schools
Independent Stave Company is pleased to announce its support of a new program focused on alcohol, tobacco, and other drug…
Oak Species for Cooperage
Oak is an excellent choice for crafting spirits barrels. Why? It contributes a wide variety of desirable flavors, it is…
Independent Stave Company | Rooted in Family and Tradition
As a fourth generation family cooperage company, our roots run deep. For over 100 years ISC has grown by focusing…
White Oak Sustainabiltiy
At Independent Stave Company, we take sustainability and growth of our white oak resource seriously. Our efforts, and those of…
ēvOAK by Oak Solutions Group Launches New Extraction Tank in Partnership with Custom Metalcraft
ēvOAK by Oak Solutions Group is pleased to introduce the ēvOAK Extraction Tank, a specialized, easy-to-use external tank system developed…
Cooperages 1912 Donates Oak Barrels to Cal Poly Wine and Viticulture Department to Support Oak Education of Future Winemakers
Cooperages 1912 recently partnered with Cal Poly Wine and Viticulture Department to donate wine barrels to support the education and…
trū/tan by Oak Solutions Group Introduces Aqueous Tannins to its Product Line
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Oak Solutions Group Launches Cuvée No. 4 and No. 5 Tank Staves,Designed to Offer a Barrel-Like Extraction
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Perle de Quintessence Fermentation Barrel Presented at I+Q Event in Napa
BORDEAUX, France (April 12, 2016) – New fermentation barrel Perle de Quintessence is proving a success in the United States…
New Product Launch: World Cooperage Expands Infrared Barrel Options
NAPA, Calif. (February 16, 2016) – Cooperages 1912 is expanding their World Cooperage Profile Series with the development of the…
Tonnellerie du Monde Invests in Burgundian Cooperage Tonnellerie Tremeaux
BORDEAUX, France (March, 2016) – Tonnellerie du Monde, owner of the Bordeaux-based cooperage Tonnellerie Quintessence, is pleased to announce its…
T.W. Boswell Introduces Minerality Barrel
NAPA, Calif. (February 4, 2016) – Cooperages 1912 is expanding the T.W. Boswell Cool Climates series with the addition of…
Oak Solutions Group Develops New Oak Tannin Blend, ‘ib / Integration Boost’
NAPA, Calif. (February 1, 2016) – Oak Solutions Group is pleased to the announce the latest addition to its trū/tan…
Construction Begins on New Kentucky Research Center
LEBANON, Ky. (Nov. 14, 2016) – Independent Stave Company (ISC) is pleased to announce the construction of a research center…
Independent Stave Company Continues Expansion: Morehead Wood Products Becomes Operational
MOREHEAD, Ky. (Sept.16, 2015) – Independent Stave Company is pleased to announce its fifth American oak stave mill has come…
Independent Stave Company Purchases Land in Western Kentucky for Future Stave Mill
MOREHEAD, Ky. (April 4, 2016) – American Stave Company, a division of Independent Stave Company (ISC), is pleased to announce…