Grapeworks
- Company typePrivate
- Founded2001
- HeadquartersDingley, Australia
- Headcount11–50
- GTM typeB2B
- OfferingHardware or Manufacturing
Grapeworks firmographics
Firmographics- Name
- Grapeworks
- Legal name
- Grapeworks Pty Ltd
- Website
- https://grapeworks.com.au
- Company type
- Private
- Founded year
- 2001
- Operating status
- Operating
- Headcount range
- 11–50 employees
- Ownership category
- akta.pro rank
Grapeworks industry classification
Industry- Product category
- Winemaking and Beverage Production Equipment Distribution
- NAICS
- Wineries (312130), Distilleries (312140), Breweries (31212)
- SIC
- Beverages (2080)
- akta.pro primary industry
- Wine Production & Winemaking (AFAFAAAB)
Keywords
Where Grapeworks is headquartered
LocationHeadquarters
- HQ city
- Dingley
- HQ country
- Australia
- HQ region
- Oceania
Offices1 record
Markets served
Grapeworks business model
Business model- GTM type
- B2B
- Offering type
- Hardware or Manufacturing
- Cost components
- Supply Chain, Personnel, Operations, Marketing or Sales, Infrastructure
Revenue model
- Equipment sales: Sale of winemaking, distillery, brewing and cider production equipment including presses, pumps, tanks, bottling lines, and processing equipment
- Consumables and supplies: Ongoing sales of oenological products (yeasts, nutrients, enzymes, fining agents), filtration consumables, packaging materials (capsules, hoods, muselets), cleaning chemicals, and testing supplies
Pricing tiers
| Model | Billing | Price |
|---|---|---|
| Other | Pay-as-you-go | B2B enterprise pricing - quote-based |
Go-to-market motion1 record
Distribution channels1 record
Marketing channels3 records
Grapeworks product offering
Product offeringCore offering
Grapeworks distributes and supplies equipment and consumables for wine, spirits, beer, cider, soft drink, juice and oil production in Australia. The offering spans grape processing, fermentation, cellar storage, filtration, bottling and labelling, packaging, and sparkling wine production equipment, plus ongoing oenological and packaging consumables. Customers range from small producers to full turn-key winery installations.
Product overview
Grapeworks Tanium is an Australian company offering Australia's most complete range of premium winemaking, distillery, cider and brewing equipment and consumables. The portfolio consists of two main divisions: Grapeworks Consumables (oenological products, cellar items, filtration, packaging, sparkling production products) and Tanium Equipment (processing, bottling, and packaging equipment). Key product lines include Europress presses, Oak barrels and alternatives by Boisé, Oenological Products by Martin Vialatte, Viniflora malolactic bacteria by CHR Hansen, Sentia wine analysis products, Alfatek filling solutions, and comprehensive sparkling wine production equipment for both traditional and Charmat methods. The company provides equipment and consumables for wine, spirits, beer, cider, soft drink, juice and oil production, ranging from small production to full turn-key solutions.
Differentiator
Problem solved
Functional benefit
Products and services
- Grapeworks Consumables
Companies that use Grapeworks
Customer profileSegments4 records
Ideal customer profiles3 records
Grapeworks technology and API
TechnologyTechnology focussed No
API detail
- Has API
- No
- API docs
- API detail
Core technology
AI maturity
App detail
Feature2 records
Grapeworks partnerships and signals
Strategic signalPartnerships
13 partnerships are on record, tiered core and minor.
- EuropresscoreAuthorized Australian distributor for Europress presses including EP Range, EQ Range, P/T & S Large-scale Range, and P & T Range for wine processing
- AlfatekcoreAuthorized distributor for Alfatek filling and bottling equipment innovations
- BoisécoreAustralian distributor for Boisé oak alternatives and chips/staves for wine and spirits maturation
- Tonnellerie BordelaisecoreAuthorized Australian distributor for Tonnellerie Bordelaise barrel range
- GambacoreAuthorized Australian distributor for Gamba barrel range
- Martin VialattecoreAustralian distributor for Martin Vialatte oenological products including yeasts, nutrients, enzymes, tannins, and sparkling wine solutions
- CHR Hansen VinifloracoreAustralian distributor for CHR Hansen Viniflora malolactic bacteria range
- SentiacoreAustralian distributor for Sentia wine analysis testing equipment and strips
- TaniumcoreTANIUM supplies quality bottling, processing and packaging equipment under the Grapeworks Tanium brand for wine, spirits, beer, cider, soft drink, juice and oil production
- SparflexminorAuthorized distributor for Sparflex wine packaging products
- DiamminorAuthorized distributor for Diam closures
- SpeidelminorAuthorized distributor for Speidel tanks and storage solutions
- CovertecminorAuthorized distributor for Covertec breathable covers
Scale indicators2 records
Recent moves6 records
Expansion highlights4 records
Grapeworks competitors and assessment
Company assessmentBroad incumbents
- Della Toffola Group: Italian-based global manufacturer and supplier of complete winemaking and beverage processing lines, including presses, filters, bottling, and turnkey plants. Comparable as a broader, established incumbent whose equipment Grapeworks effectively resells in Australia.
- Enoitalia: Italian manufacturer of complete winemaking equipment including bottling, filtration, and processing lines for wineries of all sizes. Comparable as a broad global equipment incumbent whose products compete in the same categories Grapeworks distributes.
Direct peers
- Winequip: Australian wine production equipment and consumables supplier serving wineries with presses, tanks, pumps, bottling, and oenological products. Directly comparable Australian B2B equipment distributor in the same product categories and customer base as Grapeworks.
- BSG Wine (Brewers Supply Group): North American supplier of wine and brewing ingredients, equipment, and packaging, distributing multiple principal brands. Comparable as a multi-brand distributor serving both wineries and breweries with both equipment and consumables.
- Scott Laboratories: US-based supplier of wine and cider ingredients, processing aids, and equipment, including enzymes, yeasts, filtration, and bottling supplies. Comparable as a multi-brand wine industry supplier with a deep oenological consumables catalog and technical service model similar to Grapeworks.
- Criveller Group: Canadian and US winery equipment and supplies distributor carrying presses, tanks, bottling lines, and consumables. Comparable multi-category wine production equipment distributor serving North American producers.
- Prospero Equipment Corp: US-based distributor of winery, brewery, and cidery equipment from multiple international principals. Highly comparable as a multi-brand equipment distributor targeting the same small-to-mid producer segments as Grapeworks.
- G.W. Kent: US beverage production equipment and supplies distributor covering wineries, breweries, and distilleries. Comparable as a multi-category distributor of equipment plus consumables to small and mid-sized beverage producers.
- Gusmer Enterprises: US wine industry supplier of filtration, processing equipment, and analytical instruments, with strong recurring consumables. Compares to Grapeworks as a specialized B2B equipment and consumables distributor focused on winery production.
Regional players
- ATP Group: Australian packaging and processing supplies distributor serving beverage producers. Comparable as a regional Australian B2B supplier overlapping with Grapeworks in closures, packaging, and processing consumables.
Market position
Strengths4 records
Weaknesses4 records
Competitive moat4 records
Key risks5 records
Key highlights6 records
Customer concentration
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Valuation estimate
Grapeworks leadership team
Management profileNumber of profiles
Grapeworks funding detail
Funding detailFunding overview
Funding rounds
Investors
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Grapeworks M&A and investment
M&A and investmentM&A
Investments
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Frequently asked questions about Grapeworks
What does Grapeworks do?
Grapeworks distributes and supplies equipment and consumables for wine, spirits, beer, cider, soft drink, juice and oil production in Australia. The offering spans grape processing, fermentation, cellar storage, filtration, bottling and labelling, packaging, and sparkling wine production equipment, plus ongoing oenological and packaging consumables. Customers range from small producers to full turn-key winery installations.
Is Grapeworks a public or private company?
Grapeworks is a private company. It is classified as founder individual operated bootstrapped and is currently operating.
When was Grapeworks founded?
Grapeworks was founded in 2001. It employs 11 to 50 people.
Where is Grapeworks based?
Grapeworks is headquartered in Dingley, Australia, in the Oceania region.
How does Grapeworks make money?
Two revenue lines are on record. Equipment sales are the primary driver. The others are consumables and supplies.
Who are Grapeworks's main competitors?
Broad incumbents on record are Della Toffola Group and Enoitalia. Direct peers are Winequip, BSG Wine (Brewers Supply Group), Scott Laboratories, Criveller Group, Prospero Equipment Corp, G.W. Kent and Gusmer Enterprises. ATP Group is listed as a regional player.
Does Grapeworks have an API?
No public API is recorded for Grapeworks.
What industry is Grapeworks in?
Grapeworks's product category is Winemaking and Beverage Production Equipment Distribution. Its primary akta.pro industry code is AFAFAAAB, Wine Production & Winemaking. Its NAICS code is 312130 and its SIC code is 2080.