On July 1, 2016, Brad Warner purchased Transition Equipment Company (TEC) from owner Vicki Mastbaum.
Brad, who also owns Rutherford Equipment Rental (RER), believes the acquisition is a natural fit to his many years of winery production and equipment experience. “Vicki and I started our companies in the early 90s, and we’ve always worked well together on transactions over the years. She’s provided a valuable service to the wine, beer and cider industries, and with the growing demands, I’m confident my team can continue the successful development of the business.” To ensure a smooth transition, Brad will work with Vicki on transactions that were in progress before the acquisition.
The official website address of TransitionEquipment.com, and phone number of 707-537-7787 will remain in place. Effective immediately, customers can email TEC at the new address of info@transitionequipment.com.
About Brad Warner
Brad Warner is a Napa Valley wine industry veteran with almost 50 years of experience. He owns Rutherford Equipment Rental LLC, Warner Winery Consulting LLC, and Leto Cellars Inc. Brad began his career in the cellars of Charles Krug Winery and Robert Mondavi Winery, where he remained for nearly 30 years before moving on to Sawyer Cellars and Foley Johnson, and culminating in his own brand, Leto Cellars. He developed and designed industry standards that remain relevant today, and is a mentor to many winemakers in the Napa Valley and beyond.
