Revolution Equipment Sales specializes in the purchase, servicing and resale of high-quality used winery and brewery production equipment. According to Revolution Equipment Sales President Ed Barr, “Wineries and breweries were telling us they needed a reliable partner to help them with their high-quality production equipment that no longer fit their operation. They wanted to recoup any value in the equipment so they could invest it elsewhere. Since I was also being asked if I knew of sources for reliable used equipment, it dawned on me there was a business opportunity and knew I could help.”

Each piece of equipment purchased by Revolution Equipment Sales is thoroughly checked out for any operational issues. Then it is serviced and refurbished to assure reliable performance. Barr adds, “Our business model is similar to certified pre-owned car sales. People want to buy quality used equipment and they want assurances it will perform. We make sure the performance is there and go a step further by backing everything with a warranty. We also offer equipment maintenance programs for anything we sell. We have contractor licenses for California, Oregon and Washington so we handle installations or removals.”

Revolution Equipment Sales has launched a full-feature website to support sellers and buyers. Sellers can submit details and photos of equipment they want to dispose of and buyers can see existing inventory. Buyers can also put in a “help me find” request for a particular piece of equipment. This fall, Revolution Equipment Sales plans to add an auction function that will allow buyers to bid and reserve a piece of equipment online to streamline transactions even more.

More information is available at the Revolution Equipment Sales website – www.revoquip.com or by calling 707-573-3154.

1. Purchase a TBC Barrel Washer. Replace traditional spray ball washing and save 50% water use, while still providing maximum cleaning efficiency. During this time of great need we can also help with financing.
   
   
2. Purchase a TBC Water Recycling System Retrofit with Heat Exchanger – We fit a 50 gallon tank to your current TBC 2 or 4 Barrel Washer, or Conveyor System, which repurposes final clean rinse water for the pre-wash rinse cycle or all of hot rinse cycle. The added heat exchanger heats the rinse water to 160-170° (allowing full barrel sanitization) for a complete wash cycle with water savings of nearly 50%.
   
   
3. Purchase a TBC High Pressure Pump Upgrade, (recommended for equipment 2004 and older). Upgrade your TBC 2 or 4 Barrel Washer or Conveyor System, from high volume water with low pressure, to low volume with high pressure, thus increasing washing efficiency and decreasing water use of about 25%.

As new mandates and regulations may occur, we encourage you to make a call today. Discuss your equipment needs and schedule a consultation time with a TBC representative while still available.

Please contact Andrew Wooller    707-573-3141 x 102, awooller@pnlspecialties.com  or

Chuy Mendoza 707-573-3150 x 104, jmendoza@tombeard.com

by Kim Johannsen, Wine Industry Advisor

Wednesday morning Tom Beard Company delivered the first commercial BlueMorph UV sanitation unit to Jackson Family Wines in Windsor CA,  and Co-Founder and Alex Farren, CEO of BlueMorph, was on site to hand it over the to an excited JFW team.

Over the past year Jackson Family Wines have been testing a prototype of the BlueMorph, a cutting edge technology especially designed to use ultraviolet light for tank sanitation, reducing or eliminating the use of water, power, and chemicals.

“At Jackson Family Wines, we are always looking for ways to make our high quality wines with the smallest possible environmental footprint,” said Julien Gervreau, Senior Sustainability Manager at JFW. “Water conservation is a key initiative for us, and finding a technology like BlueMorph that achieves the highest level of tank sanitation without using a drop of water to do so is a major step forward for the industry.”

Exposure to the UV light effectively kills molds and bacteria in the tank, and the BlueMorph works by sliding a 40 pound UV light emitter panel through the door at the bottom of the tank and choosing a preprogrammed emission length based on the size of the tank to ensure a thorough sanitation.

A 55 gallon tank cleans in as little as 6 minutes, while a hundred thousand gallon steel tank takes well over an hour, but with no water usage and very little labor and power.

After an initial demonstration, Cellar Master Dan Bothelo immediately started training his team on the use of the BlueMorph, including how to determine which program to use and the basic safety precautions when dealing with ultraviolet light.

The BlueMorph patented technology is manufactured by Tom Beard Company, and they will be bringing a unit to display at the North Coast Wine Industry Expo where Mark Theis, winemaker for Kendall Jackson will be part of the panel on Conservation, the New Innovation, discussing the BlueMorph and other conservation innovations.

See see the full photo gallery HERE

The Tom Beard Company congratulates Jackson Family Wines for their leadership in both sustainability standards and business longevity practices. The launch of their Sustainable Responsibility Report details and educates the industry on practices that can work for them. We are flattered to be mentioned in the report as a key supplier in their recycling retrofit of their barrel processing line; a project that earned them an Environmental Leader’s Top Project of 2015 Award.

Water-saving innovation was the genesis of our first barrel washing machine thirty years ago – and will continue to be our commitment for the future. Assisting beverage companies to retrofit or design new barrel washing systems that help save tens of thousands of gallons of water each year is our passion.

Environmental Stewardship reaches beyond Tom Beard Company products; it’s our culture. Tom Beard Company has recently qualified for our 3rd Certificate as a Sonoma County Green Business, a stringent qualification process especially for manufacturing. We understand the grave importance of water conservation, teamwork and innovative leadership, and look forward to further expanding our water saving partnerships.

Introducing the newest product to the Tom Beard Company, The Barrel Picker! NEW forklift attachment to lift and transport barrels safely. 

• Designed to safely remove stacked barrels from the inside of trucks, and safely load onto barrel racks.
• Reduced the chance of employee injury lifting and moving heavy barrels.
• Manufactured out of 304 stailness steel for sanitation and durability.
• Mounts to forklift mast similarly to the forks and is locked onto the forklift. 
• Utilizes forklift hydraulic four (4) valves to control barrel gripping and forward tipping.
• Features quick-connect hydraulic fittings and a quick-connect mast system for easy installation and fast change overs.
• Can be customized to any class of forklift mount.
• Barrel Picker works on empty wine and spirit barrels with a croze end (near the quarter hoop) barrel diameter range of approximately 22" to 26" at a 31.5 spacing from barrel center. 

We are looking forward to one of our favorite tradeshows: WIVI Central Coast. For decades, Tom Beard Company has been helping Central Coast wineries - where water conservation is crucial – conserve with 2 & 4 barrel washing equipment and processing systems for larger volumes. Please visit us at Booth 234 and talk with GM Chuy Mendoza about our latest water, labor and time saving innovations. See you there!

Tom Beard Company’s hard working barrel washers are revered around the world and run for decades. This is why facility managers appreciate our barrel washer revamp package, The Diamond Guarantee Service. We inspect and replace the appropriate wear item parts to help your barrel washer run even more efficiently and the service includes a one-year warranty and priority scheduling should an issue arise.  

Contact Rudy 707-890-8371 to schedule appt. and learn more.

It’s never status quo with the Tom Beard Company – the industry’s most innovative barrel processing source since 1983. Barrel Technology is continually improving and the Tom Beard Company is always two steps ahead. Make sure to visit Pavilion Booth 2173 to see our latest Patented Barrel Picker: designed to safely handle barrels using your forklift. Sign up for TBC’s timely and informative newsletter and enter to win a Free Service for your barrel washer or crush equipment. Visit with Chuy and Rudy to learn how Tom Beard Company can help clean, steam and sanitize your barrels, bins and lugs. Ask about Tom Beard Company’s new Diamond Guarantee Service for your TBC Barrel Washer to ensure machine quality and efficiency.

Tom Beard Company
UWGS Booth: P2173

The Tom Beard Company was first developed to save wineries the valuable resources of water and labor in their barrel cleaning processes. Now, 37 years later, Tom Beard Company is synonymous with innovative, safe and effective barrel washing and processing. Be it washing, steaming or processing barrels, bins, lugs or other equipment in a safe and effective manner, Tom Beard Company is your first call. Now offering production assurance with its Diamond Guarantee Service Agreement. Find at more at Unified 2020 at Pavilion Building, Booth 2173, or at http://www.tombeard.com/ or call us at (707) 573-3150.

NEXT WEEK: Thurs, March 13

use code WIVI25VIP for FREE Trade show PASS

WIVI CENTRAL COAST Booth 505

Head over to the 1400s + C booths

It's been a heck of a season and we hope it's been just as good for you.

We appreciate being your Equipment Resource and hope to see you at these upcoming TRADE SHOWS:

• 2/5/24 - Santa Rosa, CA - WINEXPO booth: 305 (free pass: code PLS305)
• 1/29-30/25 - Sacramento, CA - UNIFIED SYMPOSIUM
  • P&L booth: C3 TBC booth: 1406 REVO booth: 1410
• 2/3-4/25 - Portland, OR - OR Wine Symposium booth: 345
• 2/11-12/25 - Kennewick, WA - WINEVIT booth: 507
• 3/13/25 - Paso Robles, CA - WIVI Central Coast booth: 505

WHY TOM BEARD:

• 40 years of real-world washing experience
• Made in Santa Rosa Ca.
• Quality that lasts a lifetime
• Expert same day service and a hoard of local spare parts
• Full 2-year warranty on TBC2 machines
• Industry leading water savings and cleaning performance
• Ask anyone who owns one

Click here for a quote.

Jan 24 - 25, 2023
SAFE Credit Union Convention Center
1400 J St. Sacramento
https://www.unifiedsymposium.org

Come See Us!

P&L Specialties: Booth D2
Tom Beard Company: Booth 1615
 Revolution Equipment Sales: Booth 1716

Our Service Crew is busy checking our clients' processing equipment with a Pre-Harvest Service.

Tom Beard Customers have found great value in participating in our Diamond Guarantee Service™ for their barrel washing equipment.

There is still room in the schedule: Please Make an Appointment Today.

DAN BOTELHO - Service Manager
707-953-3079
P&L Specialties / Tom Beard Company Equipment

April 12, 2022   SANTA ROSA – P&L Specialties / Tom Beard Company / Revolution Equipment Sales is pleased to announce new representation in the Texas Wine Market. Savannah Pender of consulting group sow Texas is the Southern States sales representative for P&L Specialties crush equipment, Tom Beard Company’s barrel washing equipment and Revolution Equipment Sales – used equipment.

Savannah connected with wine while studying Bioenvironmental sciences at Texas A&M University. She learned winemaking through her cellar work experience in numerous wineries across Texas and through UC Davis certificate program. She launched sow Texas Winery Consulting in 2021 and covers 9 states from Texas to Kentucky and over to New Mexico. Savannah looks forward to meeting winemakers of Texas and neighboring states – helping match them with the right equipment for their winemaking needs and culture.

 Contact Information:        Savannah Pender    (281) 475 – 7084     savannah@sowtxwine.com

You have Business to take care of!

Come visit us at BOOTH #135

Make Sure You Email to Schedule Time with your Sales Person:

Andrew Wooller
Sales GM P&L/TBC/REVO
707-975-5356
email Andrew

Chuy Mendoza
GM TBC
707-756-2621
email Chuy

Kurt Almond
Central Cal Sales
805-790-4465
email Kurt

CLICK HERE for FREE PASSES TO WIVI 

Barrel Washing Water Savings is more import this year than it has ever been before! Talk with us about how we can improve your energy use and labor savings.

ECONOFIEDS IS A HIT!

Have you heard about this? Our new eco-printed winery info and services newsletter: 'ECONOFIEDS'.
Mailed out to over 3K wineries in CA, WA, OR & TX
CLICK HERE to receive your copy.

SEE YOU AT UNIFIED! - Jan 26-27, 2022 back at the Convention Center

We will be at booth #1615. Get your FREE PASS from your salesperson. 
Please let us know how we can help you in '22.