Winemaking is a fickle business in the best of circumstances, but active fault lines add a thrilling dimension to the storage of high-value goods. The magnitude 6.0 earthquake that struck the West Napa Fault in 2014 d estimated damage in excess of $300 million, and the region's 500 winemakers were particularly hard hit. Although it escaped significant damage, Hall Wines knew it might not be so lucky next time. When the company moved into a new-warehouse, it identified seismic protection as a central objective while updating its storage and fulfillment processes.
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