CASE STUDIES
RSP, Inc. Helps Design and Produce Box-Aerator for Better Box Wine
Client Overview
BOX-Ae-RATOR’s Mission to Improve Drinkability of Boxed Wine
Market Opportunity and Product Concept
BOX-Ae-RATOR, co-founded by entrepreneur Dillon Ambrose, identified a growing opportunity in the boxed wine market to enhance flavor and drinkability through aeration—a technique that allows wine to “breathe” and release volatile compounds that improve taste. With boxed wine gaining popularity despite its historic reputation for lower quality, BOX-Ae-RATOR developed a unique aeration device designed specifically for use with box wine packaging. The product serves not only boxed wine but can also be used with bottled or canned wine, addressing a broader consumer trend toward improving wine quality at point of pour. RSP Inc.
Selecting RSP as Manufacturing Partner
BOX-Ae-RATOR selected RSP, Inc. as its contract manufacturing partner based on several factors: geographic convenience with both companies located in the Milwaukee area, RSP’s engineering evaluation and prototyping capabilities, responsive customer service, and competitive pricing. RSP’s commitment to partnership—working closely with clients to make products that are manufacturable at scale—was a key differentiator for Ambrose in choosing RSP. RSP Inc
Engineering and Prototyping Collaboration
Once engaged, RSP worked with BOX-Ae-RATOR to refine the product design and prototype the aerator. The device consists of a silicone cradle that attaches to boxed wine spouts and holds a wine aerator in place, allowing hands-free aeration as wine is poured. RSP’s engineering team reviewed the initial design and developed two prototype variations suitable for manufacturing. After compression molding tools were built, RSP produced samples of each version, enabling BOX-Ae-RATOR to select the most effective design for production. RSP Inc.
Manufacturing Execution and Quality Assurance
Following prototype selection, RSP transitioned the Box-Aerator into full-scale production. Throughout this process, RSP maintained clear communication and demonstrated commitment to quality and customer service. Ambrose noted that when initial production challenges arose, RSP addressed and corrected them collaboratively, ensuring subsequent shipments met expectations and upheld product integrity. RSP Inc.
Outcome and Client Satisfaction
The partnership resulted in a successful product launch, with the Box-Aerator enabling consumers to improve wine flavour directly from boxed formats. BOX-Ae-RATOR expressed strong satisfaction with RSP’s engineering expertise, responsiveness, and dedication to producing a high-quality product. The collaboration exemplifies how RSP supports innovators from concept through manufacturing, adapting designs for production and resolving issues that arise during scale-up. RSP Inc.