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Vinitaly International Academy Announces New Supporters and a Special Collaboration with Terra Moretti Holding for the 2025 Verona Edition

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The annual Flagship edition of the Vinitaly International Academy’s Italian Wine Ambassador course is set to return to Verona from 27-31 March 2025. The event includes four days of tastings, masterclasses and seminars as participants prepare for the grueling exam to become the next certified Italian Wine Ambassador. A total of 11 Official Supporters will be on hand to deliver in-depth masterclasses, while Terra Moretti Holding joins as the program’s official Educational Supporter, providing a generous scholarship to one deserving participant.

VERONA, Italy, Feb. 21, 2025 /PRNewswire-PRWeb/ — About 60 participants will gather from across the globe to participate in four days of tastings, masterclasses, and seminars as they prepare for the grueling exam to become a certified Italian Wine Ambassador. As well as a distinguished academic faculty, led by Chief Scientist Professor Attilio Scienza and Sarah Heller MW, a selection of top wine consortia will also be on hand to deliver a series of in-depth masterclasses, focusing on some of Italy’s most important wine-producing regions.

Giving space and voice to talent, fostering connections between diverse identities, and promoting a global network of qualified ambassadors are goals we share with VIA. Supporting the growth of wine means investing in knowledge, in people, and in a system capable of creating lasting value.

These masterclasses provide a unique opportunity for candidates to delve deeper into the intricacies of these appellations and to explore the diverse range of Italian wines with those who know them best.

In addition to the previously announced Consorzio del Vino Brunello di Montalcino, Consorzio Tutela Vini Montefalco, Consorzio Vini Asolo Montello and Consorzio Tutela Vino Custoza DOC, Vinitaly International Academy is proud to add the Consorzio di Tutela del Conegliano Valdobbiadene Prosecco DOCG, Consorzio per la Tutela del Franciacorta, Consorzio di Tutela Vini DOC Sicilia, Consorzio Tutela Vini Torgiano, Consorzio Tutela Vini Collio, Consorzio per la Tutela dei Vini Valpolicella and Consorzio Tutela Vini d’Irpinia to the list of Official Supporters of the event.

This year’s program includes for the first time the involvement of Consorzio Tutela Vini Torgiano, Consorzio Tutela Vino Custoza DOC, Consorzio Vini Asolo Montello, Consorzio Tutela Vini Collio, Consorzio Tutela Vini d’Irpinia and Consorzio per la Tutela dei Vini Valpolicella.

Lavinia Zamaro, Director of Consorzio Tutela Vini Collio, welcomed the new collaboration: “The Collio Consortium has chosen to support the VIA initiative for 2025 because it firmly believes in the power of education to promote and enhance Italian wine abroad. This initiative gives international professionals the chance to deepen their understanding of Collio’s winemaking culture and traditions, creating a bridge of knowledge that helps drive the success and appreciation of our labels in global markets. It’s an investment in Collio’s future, where training Ambassadors—who represent the face of our producers abroad—becomes the key to forging an ever-stronger bond with the world.”

Silvano Brescianini, President of the Consorzio per la tutela del Franciacorta, added: “Franciacorta is proud to continue its enthusiastic support for the Vinitaly International Academy’s Italian Wine Ambassador Certification Course. We extend our heartfelt gratitude to VIA for its unwavering dedication to the global promotion of Italian wine. This collaboration is particularly meaningful to us, as it perfectly aligns with the Consorzio Franciacorta’s mission to elevate Italian wine on the world stage. Through this partnership, we are excited to contribute to the ongoing effort to enhance wine education. In our masterclass this year, we look forward to sharing the distinctive characteristics of Franciacorta wines, providing participants with a deeper understanding and appreciation of the skill and passion that go into every bottle.”

A special Educational Supporter
Vinitaly International Academy is thrilled to welcome Terra Moretti Holding as an official Educational Supporter for VIA Verona 2025. As part of this exciting collaboration, Terra Moretti Holding will award a scholarship to the deserving student Tawanda Marume and present the prestigious ‘Holding Terra Moretti Vino Prize’ plaque, along with a Magnum, during an exclusive ceremony at Bellavista winery. On the evening of March 31, after the pinning ceremony at PalaExpo Veronafiere, members of the VIA Community and 5StarWines – the Book Judges will gather at Bellavista winery for a memorable night of celebration and camaraderie.

Massimo Tuzzi, CEO Holding Terra Moretti says: “Terra Moretti is honored to support Vinitaly International Academy in its role as a global benchmark for wine education. Our Group has always invested in enhancing terroirs, pursuing excellence, and driving innovation, fully aware that knowledge and culture are strategic levers in elevating the value of Italian wine worldwide. In this context, we firmly believe in building a structured educational ecosystem—one that enriches individuals and strengthens companies’ competitiveness in international markets. Giving space and voice to talent, fostering connections between diverse identities, and promoting a global network of qualified ambassadors are goals we share with VIA, driven by the conviction that the future of our industry relies on skilled, passionate young professionals with a cosmopolitan vision. Supporting the growth of wine means investing in knowledge, in people, and in a system capable of creating lasting value.”

Full list of participating Consortia, confirmed as of today:

    Consorzio Vini Asolo Montello    Consorzio per la Tutela del Franciacorta    Consorzio del Vino Brunello di Montalcino    Consorzio Tutela Vini Montefalco    Consorzio di Tutela del Conegliano Valdobbiadene Prosecco DOCG    Consorzio di Tutela Vini DOC Sicilia    Consorzio Tutela Vini Torgiano    Consorzio Tutela Vino Custoza DOC    Consorzio Tutela Vini Collio    Consorzio per la Tutela dei Vini Valpolicella    Consorzio Tutela Vini d’Irpinia

About: Vinitaly International Academy (VIA) aims to be the gold standard of Italian wine education. It offers a complete educational path with standardized courses that will teach professionals and educators to master the diversity of Italian wine in a rigorous, organized manner. VIA’s main objective is to foster a global network of highly qualified professionals such as Italian Wine Ambassadors and Italian Wine Experts: in turn, they will support and promote Italian wine throughout the world. VIA was founded by Stevie Kim, Managing Partner of Vinitaly. The new VIA ecosystem avails of the guidance of Italian trade associations Federdoc, Federvini, Vignaioli Indipendenti FIVI, and Unione Italiana Vini as members of the Institutional Advisory Board. Italian vine genetics scholar, Prof. Attilio Scienza, oversees VIA’s scientific and educational direction as the Chief Scientist. VIA Faculty Sarah Heller MW teaches the flagship Italian Wine Ambassador course. To date, there are 421 Certified Italian Wine Ambassadors of which 17 are also Italian Wine Experts.

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Vinitaly International Media Dept., Veronafiere, +39 045 8101447, via@ext.veronafiere.it, https://www.vinitaly.com/en/academy/vinitaly-international-academy/

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Delixi Electric at the 140th Canton Fair Expanding Solutions Strengthening Global Partnerships

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GUANGZHOU, China, Oct. 26, 2026 /PRNewswire/ — The 140th China Import and Export Fair, widely known as the Canton Fair, opened in Guangzhou on October 15, 2026, marking the event’s 70th anniversary. Delixi Electric returned with an expanded portfolio spanning power distribution, industrial control, home electrical products and tools, while inviting distributors and business partners worldwide to explore new opportunities for cooperation.

Under the brand philosophy “Making it happen,” the company presented products for industrial, commercial and residential applications. The display was designed to give international customers more choice and help channel partners broaden their offerings.

A key highlight was the official Canton Fair debut of Delixi Electric’s tool portfolio. Presented under the theme “The right tool for every task,” the range covers hand tools, power tools and measuring tools. A dedicated trial area allowed visitors to experience the products firsthand.

Among Delixi Electric’s industrial offerings, the H500 Series high-performance vector drive and CDC8 Series AC contactor were key highlights. Winner of the 2025 iF Design Award and a CIIF industrial automation award, the H500 targets mid- to high-end drive applications, while the CDC8 supports reliable control in demanding equipment-manufacturing environments. The wider display also featured wall switches, multi-standard sockets and adapters, and power distribution products.

Qi Wenjie, General Manager of Delixi Electric’s Overseas Business Division, said:

“For many years, the Canton Fair has been an important platform for us to understand how market needs are evolving and to engage closely with customers and partners from around the world. As the Fair marks its 70th anniversary, we are pleased to meet global customers and partners here once again.”

“For Delixi Electric, participating in the Canton Fair is about more than presenting individual products. It is also an opportunity to better understand local needs, demonstrate our broader capabilities in power distribution, and explore long-term value together with our customers and partners.”

Since its Canton Fair debut in 2023, Delixi Electric has participated for four consecutive years. Its business network now covers more than 80 countries and regions.

Looking ahead, the company will continue investing in product development, quality management, international certification, supply chain capabilities and local service. By expanding its portfolio and working closely with local partners, Delixi Electric aims to support market development and create sustainable growth opportunities for distributors, customers and industry partners worldwide.

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SSI SCHAEFER’s Four-Way Pallet Roaming Shuttle Is Expanding Warehouse Design Possibilities

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SEOUL, South Korea, Oct. 26, 2026 /PRNewswire/ — For warehouse operators in South Korea, warehouse design is increasingly shaped by competing demands: making better use of available space, managing labor constraints and maintaining reliable operations without committing to automation that exceeds business needs.

The challenge is not simply to store more pallets, but to determine how storage capacity can be configured around the inventory characteristics and the movement the operation actually requires.

Rethinking the use of warehouse space

Warehouse capacity is often assessed by the number of pallet positions available. However, the same building footprint can support different storage configurations, each with its own implications for accessibility, material flow and operating requirements.

Four-way pallet roaming shuttles, such as the SSI Pallet Roaming Shuttle, use onboard multi-sensor navigation to determine their position, monitor their surroundings in real time, and accurately detect obstacles. This enables flexible pallet handling across multiple storage levels, opening up greater possibilities for high-density, single- or multi-deep pallet storage configurations.

For facilities where building expansion is restricted, the ability to use available space more effectively can be an important design consideration. With system heights of 24 metres and options for 40 metres subject to configuration, solutions like the shuttle allow warehouse planners to evaluate storage designs that make greater use of the space.

Matching movement capability to operational needs

The significance of four-way movement lies in the flexibility it introduces into storage design. This can be particularly relevant to manufacturing operations storing raw materials or finished goods, food and beverage distribution, and temperature-controlled warehouses where storage conditions and space utilisation are crucial design considerations.

The shuttle supports payloads of up to 3000 kg and uses RFID and photoelectric positioning, with a specified positioning accuracy of ±5 mm. Operating at a maximum aislewise speed of 1.5 m/s when loaded and 1.6 m/s when unloaded, it provides a technical basis for evaluating its suitability against a warehouse’s storage and movement requirement.

Automation solving the right challenges, at the right time

For South Korean warehouse operators facing a rapidly aging population and labor constraints, the question is whether automating pallet storage and movement will address a meaningful operational need. Suited to medium-to-low SKU ranges and lower-throughput applications, the SSI Pallet Roaming Shuttle is worth considering where frequent retrievals and reduced reliance on repetitive manual handling are priorities, rather than high-volume pallet retrieval.

“The value of warehouse automation lies in how well a system fits the operation it is designed to serve. More automation does not automatically mean a better warehouse.

The real measure of an effective solution is how well its storage density, retrieval capability and throughput match the operation’s needs. Investing in capacity or performance that the business cannot fully utilise—or sacrificing retrieval flexibility for density—misses the point of warehouse automation,” said Jeon Jae Beom, Head of Sales, SSI Schaefer Korea.

For South Korean businesses balancing space, labor and investment pressures, the key is to select systems according to its intended role in the wider operation, not on the assumption that greater automation will resolve every capacity or productivity challenge.

For more information, visit www.ssi-schaefer.com/ko-kr.

About SSI SCHAEFER

The SSI SCHAEFER Group is a leading global solution provider for all areas of intralogistics. With innovative technologies and software, the company empowers small to medium-sized enterprises as well as large companies to increase the efficiency and sustainability of their storage, picking, and transport processes. SSI SCHAEFER offers complete solutions ranging from fully automated warehouses with tailored service and maintenance packages to robotics and automated guided vehicles, as well as manual and semi-automated systems such as workstations, racks and containers.

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Heybike Launches V1 Pro, a 72V Power Beast with 8,000W Peak Power and Bigger Attitude

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ONTARIO, Calif., Oct. 23, 2026 /PRNewswire/ — Heybike today announced the launch of the V1 Pro, a 72V electric dirt bike designed for riders who want bigger tires, bigger attitude, and ultimate off-road performance. With 8,000W peak power, 17-inch front and 14-inch rear tires, and Wheelie Boost Assist, the V1 Pro delivers powerful off-road performance while featuring hydraulic disc brakes and a magnetic emergency kill switch. Available now on Heybike’s official website, the V1 Pro is offered at an Early Bird price of $1,999, compared with its $2,199 MSRP.

The 72V Power Beast, Ready for Every Trail

With its oversized Big Foot tires, bold styling, and powerful 72V drive system, the Heybike V1 Pro is built to stand out. Delivering 8,000W peak power and 250 N•m of wheel torque, it reaches speeds of up to 50 MPH and tackles inclines of up to 45°, bringing serious power to demanding off-road adventures.

Its staggered 17-inch front and 14-inch rear Big Foot tires provide a larger rear contact patch for traction, while 285 mm of ground clearance helps the bike clear rocks, roots, and ruts. A 150 mm-travel front fork and rear hydraulic shock help absorb bumps on uneven terrain.

Powered by a 72V 27Ah battery with 1,944 Wh of capacity, the Heybike V1 Pro offers a range of up to 60 miles on a single charge, with charging taking approximately 5.5–6 hours using the included 84V 5A charger.

Smart Control. Your Ride, Your Way.

The Heybike app lets riders adjust speed limits and throttle response, choose from ECO, LINEAR, and SPORT riding modes, and configure regenerative braking to suit their riding preferences and terrain.

For added personalization, an optional Bluetooth speaker and horn accessory supports music playback and multiple simulated motorcycle engine sounds.

Enhanced Protection for Every Adventure

The Heybike V1 Pro combines performance with multiple safety-focused features. Its 220 mm front and 190 mm rear hydraulic disc brakes provide stopping power, while regenerative braking adds another layer of deceleration control.

A magnetic emergency kill switch is designed to cut power if the rider falls or steps away from the bike. A throttle-reset safety mechanism prevents power delivery until the throttle has returned to its reset position.

The Heybike V1 Pro features a UL 2849-certified battery system and an IPX6 waterproof rating, offering added protection for outdoor riding in changing weather conditions.

Together, these features complement the V1 Pro’s performance-focused design with added control and protection for off-road riding.

Wheelie Boost Assist: Unleash Your Wild Side

Experience wheelies like never before. With just a single mode control, Wheelie Boost™ lifts the front wheel to a fixed angle, safely turning a complex trick into an exciting riding experience. Less effort, more wild — unleash your bigger attitude and take your V1 Pro ride to the next level.

Bring the Family Together. Conquer Every Terrain.

More than an off-road ride, the Heybike V1 Pro opens the door to shared outdoor adventures and memorable family moments. Designed to bring riders together, it makes weekend trail rides and outdoor exploration opportunities for parents and teens to connect, build confidence, and discover new terrain side by side.

From family outings to challenging off-road adventures, the V1 Pro brings power, excitement, and the freedom to explore together.

A Step Up From the Original Heybike V1

Launched in the first half of 2026, the Heybike V1 quickly gained popularity among teens across the United States. Building on that success, the V1 Pro takes off-road performance to the next level with nearly 100% more peak power, 43.8% greater battery capacity, 11% higher top speed, 20% more range, and a 50% higher maximum climbing angle.

Beyond raw power, the V1 Pro delivers 31.5% more wheel torque and 14.5% greater ground clearance, along with stronger front and rear suspension system for a smoother ride. Its larger 17-inch front and 14-inch rear Big Foot tires further enhance off-road control and rear traction, while the full-size frame is designed to accommodate a broader range of riders.

Make Their Next Ride Unforgettable

The Heybike V1 Pro is available now for $1,999 (MSRP $2,199). Customers can also receive a limited-quantity launch gift box with their purchase, while supplies last. 

More riding challenges, giveaways, and community activities are on the way. Stay tuned for more ways to ride, connect, and share the adventure.

Shop the Heybike V1 Pro on its official website.

About Heybike

Heybike is a leading global e-bike brand making joy easy to reach for every age and every terrain, from city commutes to off-road adventures, blending accessible innovation, safety-first engineering, and design that connects. Every ride connects you to a worldwide community — to your family, to your city, and to the simple joy of moving. Learn more on Heybike’s official website.

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