July 14, 2026 (Santa Rosa, CA) — Pellenc America is proud to announce that industry-leading companies P&L Specialties and Tom Beard Company are officially joining the Pellenc America family. This strategic alignment unifies three of the most trusted names in wine production technology, creating a single, comprehensive source for premium winery equipment.
Unifying Decades of Wine Production Expertise
By bringing P&L Specialties and Tom Beard Company under the Pellenc America umbrella, the combined organization will offer unparalleled solutions across every stage of the winemaking process. Wineries will now benefit from a streamlined network of design, sales, parts, and technical and installation services — giving customers a true one-stop shop for their equipment needs, from the vineyard to the cellar.
- Pellenc America is a global winery and vineyard equipment company serving the full spectrum of wine production, from artisan wineries seeking high-end destemmers and sorters to very large operations requiring 100+ T/hour destemmers and 600 HL presses — with automation solutions that can support a fully automated winery operation.
- P&L Specialties, based in Santa Rosa, California, designs, fabricates and installs high-performance, customized crush pad equipment and systems.
- Tom Beard Company is the premier name in automated, water-saving wine barrel washing and automated ½-ton bin sanitation systems.
“By bringing these three trusted names together, we’re able to offer wineries a level of service and innovation that wasn’t possible operating independently,” said Pat Abert, CEO at Pellenc America.
Strengthening Customer Service and Industry Innovation
This union builds on a long-standing collaborative relationship between the three companies. Operating together will accelerate technical innovation while strengthening nationwide customer support. Wineries can continue to rely on the same high-quality, artisan-level manufacturing and sustainable engineering they have trusted for decades.
About Pellenc America
Founded as part of the international PELLENC Group, Pellenc America delivers specialized vineyard and winery equipment designed to increase quality, maximize productivity and ROI while respecting the environment. Pellenc America operates key locations in California and beyond to serve customers across all North American winemaking regions.
About P&L Specialties & Tom Beard Company
Operating out of Sonoma County, California, P&L Specialties and Tom Beard Company provide premium engineering, custom fabrication, and water-efficient cleaning equipment to the wine production industry. Their robustly built machinery and dedicated service help premium wineries protect their investments.
