Press Releases

August 30, 2011
Paso Robles Winemaking Consultant, Katherine Turner, Joins M.A. Silva USA
After working with several wineries in the Central Coast as a Winemaking Consultant, Katherine Turner has been hired by  M.A. Silva USA. Turner is now the M.A. Silva USA Account Manager for the Central Coast.

August 9, 2011
M.A. Silva USA Announces Alison Zito Gossage as the Newest Member of Their Team
Alison Zito Gossage signed on with M.A. Silva USA as an Account Manager. Her role as Account Manager will provide existing and potential new customers with a wealth of information about purchasing cork and the benefits of working with M.A. Silva USA.

July 11, 2011
Pamela Stevens Joins M.A. Silva USA as Quality Assurance and Laboratory Manager
M.A. Silva USA has hired Pamela Stevens, an accomplished industry expert, who brings over twenty years of experience to her new role as the Quality Assurance and Laboratory Manager.

May 5, 2011
M.A. Silva Corks, USA Expands their Analytical Lab to Include GC/MS Technology
M.A. Silva Corks, USA is now operating a Gas Chromatograph/Mass Spectrometer (GC/MS) in their Santa Rosa production facility. This instrument will further the research and quality protection methods of M.A. Silva Corks, USA.

April 4, 2011
New Cork and Glass Positions Filled at M.A. Silva Corks, USA
To accommodate the recent addition of glass to its product line, M.A. Silva Corks, USA is pleased to announce the appointments of Richard Du Bois, longtime wine industry professional, as the new Product Specialist-Glass Bottles, and Terry Borges as Sales Representative for cork and glass.

March 23, 2011
Jennifer Sahouria takes role as Senior Accountant at M.A. Silva Corks, USA
M.A. Silva Corks, USA, a trusted supplier of corks and bottles, announced the appointment of Jennifer Sahouria as Senior Accountant.

March 22, 2011
M.A. Silva Corks, USA Adds 100% Solar Power to Sustainability Efforts
100% of M.A. Silva Corks, USA’s power is now generated through the newly installed solar panel array, at its Santa Rosa, California facility, completing another phase of its on-going commitment to environmentally conscious business practices.

March 2, 2011
M.A. Silva Corks, USA Hires Audrey Pinto
Audrey Pinto, a wine packaging industry veteran, has joined the customer service team of M.A. Silva Corks, USA. 

November 11, 2010
Michael Riel Joins M.A. Silva Corks, USA as Chief Operating Officer
M.A. Silva Corks, USA appoints Michael Riel to the newly created position of Chief Operating Officer. Having lead companies in both the wine industry and in high technology, Riel brings to the company an exceptional set of leadership skills.

November 2, 2010
M.A. Silva Corks, USA and Oak Tradition Join Forces in the Pacific Northwest
M. A. Silva Corks, USA has selected Philippe Michel of Oak Tradition to represent the company in Oregon, Washington and Idaho states. Winemakers in the Northwest know Michel as their local trusted partner providing the highest quality products (oak barrels and alternatives), knowledge and impeccable customer service. As a sales agent for M.A. Silva Corks, USA he offers the company's entire line of natural and technical corks.

September 1, 2010
M.A. Silva Corks, USA Presenting Sponsor for A Taste of Pinot
With over 100 wineries participating, Pinot on the River has become the largest pinot wine focused event in Northern California. Proceeds from the auction, raflle and Saturday night’s A Taste of Pinot event benefit Boys & Girls Clubs of Central Sonoma County.

March 24, 2010
M.A. Silva Corks, USA Expands Sales Staff to Accommodate Growth
With increasing demand for its premium natural wine corks, M.A. Silva Corks, USA has expanded its sales organization for the second consecutive year.

October 5, 2009
M.A. Silva Corks, USA Featured at Bush Presidential Library Exposition
M.A. Silva Corks, USA has been selected by the George Bush Presidential Library Foundation to represent the wine cork industry in the much-anticipated The Culture of Wine exposition.

August 14, 2009
M.A. Silva Corks, USA Expands Sonoma County Facility
M.A. Silva Corks, USA has recently expanded its administrative offices in Sonoma County.

April 13, 2009
M.A. Silva Corks, USA Receives Green Business Certification
The Sonoma County Board of Supervisors will award M.A. Silva Corks, USA with a certificate from the Green Business Program Sonoma County.

January 22, 2009
M.A. Silva Corks, USA Enrolls in ClimateSmart™ Program
Santa Rosa, California -- Effective December 22, 2008, M.A. Silva Corks, USA became the first California wine cork company to participate in the ClimateSmart™ program (www.joinclimatesmart.com) by Pacific Gas & Electric (PG&E).