Placer Process is a leading company specializing in the modernization of wine production processes. With extensive experience in the industry, Placer Process offers comprehensive solutions tailored to enhance efficiency, quality, and sustainability in wineries. Their expertise spans various aspects of winery operations, from equipment upgrades to advanced automation systems.
With our expertise as a winery process integrator, we are working with various wineries as general engineering contractor for many winery projects in California, Oregon, and Washington, this includes must and wine piping design, welding services, and installation; crush pad upgrades; clean-in-place (CIP) system skid fabrication, custom filtration systems, wine clarification process, tank control system automation, expansion of chilled and warm glycol utility systems, solids recovery, separator systems, thermal process for pasteurizing or tempering, valve manifold design, welding, assembly, and installation of wine process, utility, as well as the wine bottling and can filler lines.
Turn-Key Project Services Offered for Wine Industry Modernization
1. Equipment Modernization
- Crushers and Destemmers: Placer Process installs state-of-the-art crushers and destemmers that ensure gentle grape handling, preserving grape integrity, improving juice quality, and minimizing juice loss.
- Presses: They offer pneumatic and bladder presses that enhance juice yield and quality, crucial for producing high-quality wines.
- Conveyors and Sorting Tables: Their automated sorting systems streamline the selection process, removing debris and under-ripe grapes, ensuring only the best grapes are processed.
2. Infrastructure Improvements
- Placer Process can assist with design and install of flooring, walls, lighting, and building upgrade for your equipment modernization project.
3. Technology Integration
- Automated Systems: Implementing advanced automated control systems for temperature and other fermentation parameters, Placer Process helps wineries maintain consistent and high-quality production standards.
4. Sanitation and Safety
- CIP Systems: Placer Process installs Clean-In-Place (CIP) systems for effective, consistent, repeatable, and easy cleaning of equipment, maintaining high hygiene standards.
5. Energy Efficiency
- Solar Panels: By installing solar panels, Placer Process helps wineries reduce energy costs and their carbon footprint.
- Insulation: They ensure proper insulation of buildings and tanks, maintaining optimal temperatures and reducing energy consumption.
6. Water Management
- Water Reclaim Systems: Placer Process implements water recycling systems that conserve water and reduce costs, promoting sustainable practices.
7. Jacket Cooling and Warming Utility Piping
- Design and Installation: Placer Process designs and installs glycol or water-based jacket cooling/warming systems, including boilers, chillers, pumps, valves, and sensors for precise temperature control.
- Automation: They integrate PLC systems for automated temperature control and monitoring, ensuring optimal fermentation conditions.
Benefits of Partnering with Placer Process:
- Expertise and Experience: With years of experience in the wine industry, Placer Process offers expert solutions tailored to each winery’s needs.
- Quality and Efficiency: Their modern equipment and advanced systems improve wine quality and operational efficiency.
- Sustainability: Placer Process’s focus on energy efficiency and water management promotes sustainable practices.
- Safety and Hygiene: They ensure high standards of safety and cleanliness in all their installations.
- Enhanced Visitor Engagement: Their upgrades not only improve production but also enhance the visitor experience, promoting brand loyalty.
By partnering with Placer Process, wineries can achieve significant improvements in their operations, leading to better wine quality, increased efficiency, and a more sustainable and engaging environment for both workers and visitors. We welcome you to chat with us and discover Placer Process’ advantage for your next venture.
