Flextank launches spring discount program for cideries and wineries

By AI, Created 4:24 PM UTC, May 18, 2026, /AGP/ – Flextank is offering limited-time shipping discounts, vessel price cuts and financing to U.S. cideries and wineries through June 30, 2026. The program is aimed at helping smaller producers cut costs, add capacity and offset tariff pressure.

Why it matters: - The SpringFORWARD program is aimed at cideries and wineries trying to lower costs, expand production and improve margins in a tougher beverage market. - Flextank says the offer can also help operators reduce tariff exposure by buying U.S.-made vessels shipped directly from the factory. - The program is positioned as a way to speed batch turnaround and support modern, higher-efficiency production.

What happened: - Flextank announced a limited-time SpringFORWARD Cidery-Winery Discount Program on May 15, 2026. - The program runs through June 30, 2026. - The offer includes 50% off domestic U.S. shipping, 20% off one-time orders of selected large vessels, and 90-day no-payment, no-interest financing for eligible wineries and cideries. - Jonathan Smalley, Flextank CEO, said the program is meant to help craft beverage operators deal with competition, changing market conditions, labor availability and rising tariffs.

The details: - The shipping discount covers up to 50% of total domestic shipping costs in the continental United States. - The price cut applies to one-time orders over $5,000 for new vessels. - Eligible orders over $2,500 can qualify for 90-day no-payment, no-interest financing. - The discount program covers Flextank Stacker 120-, 240- and 300-gallon vessels. - The offer also includes Apollo 230-gallon egg vessels. - Dexter 80-, 120-, 200-, 300- and 500-gallon vessels are included. - Eco 70-, 200- and 300-gallon vessels are included. - Flextank says its vessels are produced in the USA and shipped directly to beverage makers nationwide. - The company says that setup eliminates tariffs. - Flextank says the vessels are designed to provide higher production capacity in less space. - Flextank says the vessels can reduce bottle costs, expand barrel-room capacity, speed batch turnaround and increase revenue. - Flextank says its Apollo Vortex vessels can reduce fermentation time and accelerate production turnaround. - The Apollo Vortex design uses naturally occurring CO2 and heat evolution to create upward movement and a vortex of healthy yeast. - Flextank says its tanks can reduce water use by 30% to 70%. - The company says the water savings come from less chemical cleaning, faster turnover, reduced deep cleaning and simpler processes for smaller operations. - Flextank says more than 5,000 craft beverage operations worldwide trust its products. - Flextank says its tanks have a lifetime guarantee. - More information is available by email at flexsales@flextank.com or by phone at +1-360-450-2694. - The company also directs readers to more information.

Between the lines: - The offer targets smaller and mid-sized producers, which are often more exposed to cash-flow pressure and equipment costs. - The mix of shipping discounts, vessel discounts and financing suggests Flextank is trying to lower the upfront hurdle for buyers. - The sustainability angle may resonate with wineries and cideries trying to cut water use and cleaning labor at the same time.

What’s next: - Flextank said the SpringFORWARD pricing and financing terms remain available only through June 30, 2026. - The company is using the promotion to push adoption of its U.S.-made vessels across wineries and cideries looking to modernize capacity. - Flextank expects the program to support faster scaling and higher production efficiency for eligible buyers.