WHO WE ARE… FROM BLACKSMITH SHOP TO GLOBAL CORPORATION

A DEVOTED TEAM WITH A PASSION FOR finding SOLUTIONS. FROM WINEMAKING EQUIPMENT AND WINEMAKING PRODUCTS TO TECHNICAL SERVICE AND EDUCATIONAL RESOURCES, WE OFFER solutions for THE COMPLETE PROCESS OF wine PRODUCTION.

1807

Heinrich Bucher(-Weiss) ran the Murzeln blacksmith's shop in Niederweningen, Switzerland. This blacksmith shop became what we now know as Bucher Industries. Bucher Industries is a Swiss industrial group of 12,600 employees based near Zurich. Each of the group’s 5 divisions is a leader in its specific field of activity led by food industry flagships. Kuhn Group specializes in farm machinery design and manufacture, and Bucher Specials specializes in wine production equipment with Bucher Vaslin and fruit juice production equipment with Bucher Unipektin. Bucher Vaslin North America (BVNA) is a subsidiary of Bucher Vaslin.

Bucher Industries

Bucher Industries is a Swiss industrial group of 12,600 employees based near Zurich.

1992

Bucher Industries purchased KLR Machines inc. which had offices in Sebastopol and New York. That small office in Sebastopol turned into Bucher Vaslin North America (BVNA), now located in Santa Rosa. At the time Bucher Unipektin, presses, destemmers, and spare parts were the main products sold along with service.

KLR Machines inc.

That small office in Sebastopol turned into Bucher Vaslin North America (BVNA)

2008

BVNA partnered with Costral which provides bottling solutions for wine, juices, spirits, and beer. For more than 45 years, Costral has been the partner of independent winegrowers, cooperative wineries, merchants, and mobile bottlers to whom, they provide innovative, efficient, and sustainable solutions. Costral recently launched its Costral 2020 project, focusing on the modernization of its historic product line and development of a new technology dedicated to “gaseous” bottling, always using sustainable practices.

Costral bottling solutions

Focusing on the modernization of its historic product

2011

Focusing on premium brands, and to answer to North American market demands, BVNA added CAZAUX pumps as our partner. The CAZAUX company is the main French manufacturer of pumps intended for the production of wine, alcohol, and other food liquids. CAZAUX has developed new technologies thanks to its technical knowledge and has diversified its range of pumps with the aim of offering answers in perfect harmony with the demands of its customers.

CAZAUX pumps

CAZAUX has developed new technologies thanks to its technical knowledge

2018

A major milestone was partnering with Lamothe-Abiet winemaking products as we now offer complete winemaking solutions, including oenological products and technical winemaking resources. With over 140 years of experience and exchange with laboratories and wineries, Lamothe-Abiet provides appropriate and innovative oenological solutions. Their great heritage nourishes their inspiration for the future while favoring a premium approach, natural and sustainable.

Lamothe-Abiet winemaking

Lamothe-Abiet provides appropriate and innovative oenological solutions

2021

Fast forward to modern-day, BVNA has launched its website, making it easier and efficient for wineries across North America to purchase Lamothe-Abiet products and access free technical resources. Although we are still a small team in Santa Rosa, our demand continues to increase causing us to expand and obtain another warehouse. We are proud to say we provide solutions for the full process of production with our partners that align with our values of innovation and sustainability.