Project Overview
Repour was founded on a simple but powerful idea: create a wine stopper that actively removes oxygen from an opened bottle, helping preserve the flavor and quality of wine for longer periods of time.
What began as a sketch on a napkin evolved into an innovative consumer product through a partnership with BeraTek. From product design and prototyping to manufacturing, assembly, and fulfillment, BeraTek provided end-to-end support to help bring the Repour Wine Saver to market and scale production as demand grew.out compromising product performance or scalability.
The Challenge
When Repour first approached BeraTek, the concept existed only as an early-stage idea. The team needed a partner capable of transforming that vision into a manufacturable product while validating functionality and preparing for commercial production.
Key challenges included:
- Converting an initial concept into a production-ready design
- Developing prototypes that accurately represented final production parts
- Testing and validating product performance
- Creating an efficient manufacturing and assembly process
- Supporting long-term production growth and distribution
The goal was to bring an entirely new wine preservation solution to market without compromising product performance or scalability.
Our Approach
– Product Design & Engineering
BeraTek’s engineering team worked closely with Repour to transform the original concept into a functional, manufacturable product.
The development process included:
- Product design and engineering refinement
- Material and component evaluation
- Design for manufacturability (DFM)
- Preparation for prototype and production tooling
By addressing engineering challenges early, the product was positioned for a smoother path to commercialization.
– Prototyping & Product Validation
Before moving into production, the design needed to be thoroughly tested and validated.
Using BeraTek’s proprietary prototype molding process, the team produced parts that closely matched final production components. This allowed for:
- Real-world functionality testing
- Product performance validation
- Design refinements prior to tooling investment
- Increased confidence before production launch
This stage helped minimize risk while ensuring the final product performed as intended.
– Manufacturing, Assembly & Fulfillment
Safety and compliance were critical to the success of the MOOV Hoverboard. BeraTek supported Once the design was validated, BeraTek rapidly scaled production and developed the systems needed to support long-term growth.
Today, BeraTek manages:
- Injection mold tooling and maintenance
- Manufacturing of all product components
- Proprietary assembly processes developed in-house
- Product packaging
- Inventory warehousing
- Distribution and fulfillment operations
By centralizing these services, Repour was able to streamline operations while maintaining product quality and consistency.
The Results
Repour successfully transformed an early-stage concept into a commercially successful consumer product.
Today, the company benefits from:
- Multiple high-volume production molds
- Efficient assembly and packaging systems
- Scalable manufacturing infrastructure
- Reliable distribution and fulfillment support
The Repour Wine Saver continues to help wine enthusiasts preserve opened bottles while demonstrating the value of integrated product development and manufacturing.
Client Feedback
“BeraTek has an exciting business model. They have services that cover the entire needs of bringing a plastic product to market (including industrial design, engineering, prototyping, tooling, injection molding, assembly and fulfillment) and are approachable as a small/start-up business. I truly don’t think you’d find another company like them in the US.”
— Tom Lutz, Founder – Repour
Why This Project Matters
The Repour project showcases the power of a fully integrated product development process. By supporting every stage of the journey, from concept development and prototyping through manufacturing, assembly, warehousing, and fulfillment, BeraTek helped transform an innovative idea into a scalable product serving customers across the market.
This case highlights how startups can accelerate product launches and reduce complexity by partnering with a team that can manage the entire path from concept to customer.
Website: www.repour.com