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Address: 2975 Dutton Ave., Unit C
Santa Rosa
CA, 95407
United States
Phone: (707) 963-9681
Fax: (707) 963-7739
Email: Click to email us
Web: Click to visit us
Primary: Karen Heitz
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We Offer a Complete Range of Equipment and Supplies for All Wineries, Large or Small.

We are continuing to streamline our modes of purchasing, manufacture and shipping; modernizing our approach when possible and keeping what works. Change is not always comfortable, but we are committed to improvement where it allows us to serve our customers better.

With computerization prices may change more often. We will try to keep surprises to a minimum. Due to better purchasing and our volume, we are passing along the savings. There are more examples of this across our many product lines.

We continue to carry our HiLo line. These products feature High value and Low price. Look for the marker HiLo Brand to identify these items throughout our catalog and website.

As we continue our tradition of excellence, we bring you new-tech systems & superior service with competitive pricing.  Our products and systems include:

  • SuperKlean wash-down products
  • REMCO cleaning and processing tools
  • Our new Suction Wand for emptying fermented bins and tanks, and an in-line filter for removing large quantities of seeds and skins
  • Stainless Steel pails
  • Large bottle manual corkers with vacuum
  • HANNA test instruments
  • Different models of wine thieves
  • Large electric-hydraulic basket presses, from Mori
  • Batch and Pressure controllers to enhance pumping operations
  • HydroPress - easy to use with stainless steel baskets
  • A greatly expanded line of pumps, including ARO, SQN, & Waukesha models
  • Peristoltic pumps from Ragazinni - the gentlist wine pump available!
  • Hydro presses
  • HiLo ball and butterfly valves with unsurpassed quality and pricing
  • Stainless kegs and drums in multiple sizes.

Our new products have been tested thoroughly and they have proven to be Powerful, Durable and Affordable. As always, we are at your service.

Curt Caviness, President

 

A Full-Service Supplier to the Wine Industry

TCW Equipment is the wine industry leader in service, products, and knowledge. Since 1966 we have been providing equipment and service to the wine industry and expanding on knowledge and innovation. We are constantly updating and adding to our product line to produce the absolute best in quality, affordability, and service.

At TCW our equipment represents well established companies around the world including Italy, France, Germany, Switzerland, China, Australia, and many products made right here in the U.S.A. Most of our equipment is ordered without motors or electrical devices, which are custom added in TCW’s shop using U.S.A. sourced components. We generally can meet any electrical requirements.

Custom fabrication is a unique part of our business and helps our clients get what they need when searching for that special product. Some of our quality products include bottling equipment from Siem, wine presses from Mori and Hypac, filter systems from Mori and Graver Technologies as well as our own TCW cartridge system, wine pumps from Waukesha, HiLo and Jabsco, cleaning and processing tools from REMCO, SuperKlean, and TCW manufactured topping systems to name a few. It has truly been a team effort to make TCW the success it is today. We want you to be a part of that team.

TCW Equipment, The Compleat Winemaker, would like to say Thank You to all of our customers who have made us a thriving, dedicated and competitive business. TCW will continue its tradition of excellence for years to come.








News Archive
Hear the bands play . . .
29 April, 2013


. . . no not music.  It's the sound of the banding machine tightening down on the hoses.  We have a fabulous deal for you on hoses and label applicators for the month of May.  All our hoses are 25% off and include band application for free.

We also have a high end and a more economical label applicator - both at 25% off! 

Give us a call or stop by and see us.  We’re pretty sure you will find something that you need.


At your SERVICE!
16 March, 2013


As you are dusting off your stored equipment or resurrecting hand-me-downs, think of TCW Equipment for servicing many different types of winery equipment.  Bring in your pumps now for a checkup.  It is the worst to have a pump fail in the middle of harvest.  Don’t forget about your destemmer crushers, presses and any of your bottling equipment that might need some minor or major adjustments.

Don't forget to stock your backup pump impellers, new hoses, press hydraulic oil, etc.


WE SUPPLY PRESSES
18 February, 2013


 

The outrage!  The inhumanity!  The cruelty of it all!

It has come to our attention that we were not included in a recent Wine & Vines magazine article that featured basket presses and suppliers.  TCW Equipment/The Compleat Winemaker has state of the art presses which we have been supplying to wineries for over 40 years.  We are the sole authorized distributor of Mori presses in the USA.  We carry lab size presses to large 18 hecta-liter programmable cycle basket presses as well as various sizes and styles of other basket presses.

As you are planning and budgeting for crush, come by our new show room in Santa Rosa or call Joe Flemate (707) 595-2019 for equipment and supplies.  Watch for our monthly deals as well.

So remember TCW, if you need a press large or small.  We are here to fill your press needs.


TIME TO PLAN 2013 WINERY PURCHASES
07 January, 2013


Start making that list for equipment!  The 2013 wine shows are starting with the biggest one being in Sacramento, January 30-31.   Come see our bottling line in action with all the custom options available but still very reasonably priced. 

MONTHLY SALES PROMOTIONS 

January sale includes:

25% off all Graver filters

30% off all Rincing/Sparging units


BUILD A CRUSHPAD FOR LESS
28 November, 2012


Build or expand a Crushpad at a reduced price by selecting equipment from our end of the year clearance list.  Use all sale units or combine with new.  Ordering by the end of December will lock you into 2012 pricing on the new units.  We have "never used" pieces of equipment as well are refurbished presses, destemmers and pumps.  You can see the clearence list with pricing on our website - www.tcwequipment.com.  Check and see if there is something on our list that you might need.

Our sales staff has expanded.  Joe Flemate joined our team in July and is here to help you with quotes and information.  Joe is an experienced winemaker. 

We also are welcoming a new salesman.  Charlie Sachsel joined our group this month so we have plenty of people on hand to help you. 


Monthly Sale Items! Come save some money!
18 September, 2012


TCW Equipment is putting something new on sale every month.  Each month we will have one type of equipment and one commodity on sale.  The month of September has:

Equipment:  40% off all manual presses - rachet, hydraulic and hydro - while supplies last.

Commodity:  Remco products are 35% off.

Check us out at:  www.TCWEquipment.com and watch for what will be on sale each month.  You can also get on our email list and we will email you directly what items are going to be on sale.


PLAN FOR CRUSH NOW
12 June, 2012


Crush is coming!  Start planning now.  We have presses, pumps, destemmer/crushers and much more to process your grapes!  We carry Remco products for cleaning, kegs and tanks for storage, Graver filters.  We also have an excellent service department to service and revitalize that old equipment.

Don't wait until the last minute.  Order now and pick it up when crush starts.


NEW LOCATION! BIGGER SELECTION!
29 May, 2012


NEW LOCATION!  BIGGER SELECTION!

TCW has moved to Santa Rosa!  We have a larger facility and will have a larger selection of wine processing products.  We will have more room for those large bulky items like tanks and presses and destemmer/crushers.  We will continue with our great line of pumps and filters.  Our kegs are still the best price around.  We hope to add to the amount of Hanna testing equipment we keep on hand as we get more requests.

We would love to have you come see our new showroom!  It's beautiful!


NEW GENERATION PRESS- PZ95ADPFL
07 February, 2012


You know the Mori PZ95 electro pneumatic press.  Now TCW has a new version.

FEATURES
AND SPECIFICATIONS


  • Automatic, newly designed and tested PLC
    controlled “breathing” cycles
    that have produced high quality red wines at
    low pressures with short cycles (40 minutes maximum) during the qualification
    test runs in Italy

  • Automatic, customer programmable PLC
    cycles
    with up to six different pressures (20-180 bar or 7 to 70 psi) and
    six different times

  • Automatic, PLC controlled hydraulic pumps,
    one for low pressure hi-speed ram movement and one for low-speed hi-pressure
    pressing

  • Simple in-press patented cake-stripping
    system
    without complicated chains, pulleys, rails or gantry basket and pan
    movements

  • Fork-liftable stainless steel one-piece basket
    and pan

  • Juice spray screen, built-in and clear

  • Hi-strength steel frame, painted Burgundy

  • Two chromed steel up/down pistons with low
    overall machine height (7’-3”)
    for moving and storage

  • Hi-strength steel platen totally covered with
    stainless steel

  • Fermented red basket capacity of 2.3 tons

  • Extra long stroke ram that extends to within 12”
    of pan to accommodate small loads

  • 5 hp, 208-230/460V- 3 ph electrical

Call for more information.


We need a new Sales Rep!
10 January, 2012


What's new?  We need a new Sales Rep!

We need someone to service existing customers as well as develop new customers for inside and outside sales of TCW products. Successful candidates must have technical and interpersonal skills and ability to communicate effectively on the phone, in writing, at exhibitions where the company participates and on outside sales calls.  TCW's primary customers are mid sized wineries but also includes olive oil, distilleries and breweries.

 

Required SKILLS, EDUCATION and EXPERIENCE:

  • Education and technical skills required to understand and explain equipment and supplies application and use to existing and potential customers
  • Must have strong interest in winery operations and equipment and on-the-job experience with winery operations and equipment is highly desirable
  • Sales ability is a must with sales experience desirable
  • Computer skills to interface with TCW’s computerized business management systems is required
  • Highly motivated aggressive self starter with people skills to interface with cellar workers, winemakers and customers at all levels
  • Valid drivers license, current insurance, and a good driving record

Call, email, stop by the shop or come see us at the Unified Wine Show (booth F3)!  We would love to see your resume!  We are ready to hire now!

(707) 963-9681 phone (707) 963-7739 fax

info@tcw-web.com

 

 


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  • Download our catalog for the most current products. Click here to download (~3.5mb)

  • We also offer a CD-ROM containing all the catalog information and more.  Click here to request one.

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PRICES AND SPECIFICATIONS ARE SUBJECT TO CHANGE WITHOUT NOTICE.


Ordering Information

All Orders are shipped promptly. Shipping and handling charges will be added.    

We ship with:
  • California orders add local sales tax.

  • Payment may be made by cash, check, money order, VISA, MasterCard, American Express, or charged to your account with approved credit. If you would like to apply for credit, please contact us. 

  • Much of our equipment is specially ordered or made in our shop. Orders often require assembly or modification and testing prior to delivery. Our objective is to provide you with premium quality dependable equipment.

  • We recommend that you place orders early to be assured of prompt delivery.

  • Prices do not include packing nor crating, and are FOB St. Helena, California, except where noted as FOB FACTORY.

  • Product specifications are non-binding. Warranties vary according to original manufacturers' specifications.

Terms & Conditions

" Thanks for your great customer focus. "
- Godard's Red Hen Farm, Mineral Hills Winery
" We would like to thank TCW for the Suction Wand we used this crush season. The device worked perfectly. We also thank you for your quick and courteous service. We look forward to doing business again and again. "
- Dave Gaetani, Quattro Goomba’s Winery
" Thank you so much for all your help, you guys are the GREATEST!!! "
- Kimberly Monahan, Bella Victorian Vineyard
Title Name Email Phone
General Manager Karen Heitz kheitz@tcwequipment.com (707) 963-9681
President Curt Caviness info@tcwequipment.com
Accounting Terry Hurd thurd@tcwequipment.com (707) 963-9681
Sales Rep Joe Flemate jflemate@tcwequipment.com (707) 963-9681

Custom Fabrication

  • TCW has well-trained personnel and a dedicated in-house machine shop, with parts, welding, maintenance, assembly, and manufacturing capabilities.

  • We alter our manufactured equipment to fit your needs, and as necessary alter the equipment of our suppliers to fit the desires of our customers.

  • We construct specialty stainless steel equipment based on the input of our customers in the wine, beer, olive oil, and other specialty foods processing markets.

  • We sometimes have a complimentary loaner pump and a Schaefer label glue applicator for your use when we are repairing or altering your equipment.

Repair and Maintenance Service 

Hose Cutting and Banding is available for all sizes and types


Hours: Monday through Friday 8-.00 a.m.-5:00 p.m. (Pacific Time)

Visit us in Saint Helena, call us at (707) 963-9681, fax us at our 24-hour fax line (707) 963-7739, or e-mail us for Information

Meet the Staff
 
Curt, President
Theresa, Vice President
Karen, General Manager
Tenesha, East Coast Sales
Michael, Website
Andy, Shop Technician
Tony, Shop Technician