Willmes and Armbruster are strengthening their global partnership with the launch of Willmes Armbruster U.S. – Grape Processing Solutions, a new venture dedicated to the direct representation and support of both product lines. Headquartered in Petaluma, California, the company will support wineries with new projects while providing ongoing service for all existing installations through a dedicated U.S. based sales and service team.

Both brands had been proudly represented throughout North America by Scott Laboratories for more than forty years.

"It has been an honor to represent Willmes and Armbruster and collaborate with their teams for the past four decades. We will continue to champion their brands, having seen firsthand their dedication to quality and innovation. Our customers are in excellent hands with this new investment in the North American market.”

— Steve Clattenburg, President, Scott Laboratories

Willmes Armbruster U.S. will launch operations under the leadership of industry veteran Damon Dudley, previously General Manager of Scott Laboratories’ Equipment Division.

"This strategic investment underscores our long-term commitment to the U.S. market. Building on decades of trusted partnership, we gratefully acknowledge Scott Laboratories and will continue delivering exceptional service and innovative technology to wineries across North America.

— Ulrich Willmes & Christian Armbruster, President and CEO

More about Willmes and Armbruster

Willmes Armbruster deliver integrated grape processing solutions from vineyard-to-cellar, combining leadership in gentle grape pressing with expertise in grape reception, destemming and sorting. Through customized, high-quality systems, we help wineries achieve optimal grape quality, maximum efficiency, and superior juice results at every step.