If you’re looking to expand your offerings and improve the profitability of your brewery, spirits might be the right strategy for you. Whether you need to know what to consider or how to do it, we can help. With expertise in everything from strategic planning to engineering and liquid development to branding, packaging design, and route-to-market, the Thoroughbred team is here to guide you every step of the way.
Specific Mechanical Systems
Since 1984, Specific Mechanical Systems has handcrafted brewing and distilling systems for the craft beer and spirits industries. In addition to the brewing and distilling industries, we also design and manufacture process systems for water and waste water treatment, oil and gas, pharmaceutical, dairy, biotech, agriculture, and R&D markets. Our competitive advantage is our focus on customer success. All of our customers receive the same high level of attention, from beginning of the sales cycle through the life of their operation. Core competencies of engineering design, fabrication of both stainless steel and copper, as well as project management ensure a quality product is delivered to each customer. Our systems are turnkey solutions, customized to the unique needs of each customer, whether they are a start-up brewpub or distillery using a manual system or a large scale production brewery or distillery requiring a comprehensive automated process. We also manufacture dosing/dry hopping systems, yeast propagators, Clean-In-Place (CIP) systems, extraction systems, pasteurization systems and ASME certified high pressure vessels and piping systems.
Silverback Equipment Solutions
Silverback Equipment provides grain-handling for the craft brewery industry that includes all components from malt barley grain silos to mills, bulk bags (supersack), specialty hoppers and grist cases (via augers or chain-disk). We weigh with a variety of scale packages and also design spent grain pumping and piping to spent-grain silo systems.
Silver State Stainless
Silver State Stainless is a domestic manufacturer of stainless steel tanks and brewery equipment, supplying aesthetically beautiful, high quality products offered at a competitive price, and delivered on time. Standard dimension vessels and equipment are available from stock in select sizes and custom built products are available in as little as 4 weeks after order. We pride ourselves on honesty, family values, and living life with integrity. Every one of our products comes with the customer service and transparency associated with that company identity. | Silver State Stainless is a high quality, domestic tank manufacturer serving the wine industry for 20 years. Custom tanks are available in sizes ranging from 300 gallons to 40,000 gallons and designed to suit your space, style, and production volumes. A Nevada-based industry leader in quality, aesthetic, and service, we offer no-cost expediting. competitive financing rates, and cost effective logistic services to make your next tank project a breeze.
Sennos
Sennos: The Fermentation AI Platform for Precision Brewing Sennos transforms the way breweries monitor, control, and scale fermentation. As the global leader in intelligent sensing and analytics, Sennos provides the clarity and control today’s brewers need to consistently deliver high-quality beer, reduce waste, and maximize efficiency. At the heart of Sennos is the Sennossystem — an integrated platform that unites precision hardware, advanced AI analytics, and an intuitive interface into one powerful solution. Together, these three technologies deliver unprecedented visibility into brewing operations: SennosM3: Intelligent in-tank sensor modules that continuously capture eight core metrics: gravity, pH, temperature, pressure, dissolved oxygen, conductivity, and ambient temperature and ambient pressure SennosIQ: The advanced analytics engine that transforms real-time data into predictive insights, alerts, and recommendations Sennoslink: The intuitive command center interface that lets brewers remotely monitor, receive alerts, and fine-tune processes in real time from desktop or mobile The result is more than data — it’s actionable intelligence. With Sennos, brewers gain total visibility into every batch, the ability to spot anomalies early, and the confidence to optimize production from grain to glass. What We Solve Traditional fermentation monitoring is slow, manual, and reactive. Without real-time insights, brewers risk missed warning signs, inconsistent quality, and preventable product loss. Sennos eliminates these blind spots by delivering continuous fermentation intelligence and predictive control. Breweries that adopt Sennos realize immediate, measurable value: Consistent Quality: Reduce batch variation, ensuring every ounce meets your standards and benchmarks Prevent Product Loss: Detect anomalies early with real-time alerts and predictive analytics Boost Profitability: Turn tanks faster, improve yields, and reduce labor-intensive sampling How It Works The Sennosystem seamlessly integrates into brewery operations, offering always-on monitoring and precision control. Sensors collect critical in-tank and environmental data. That data feeds into SennosIQ, which not only tracks progress but predicts risks before they occur. Through Sennoslink, brewers receive clear, actionable insights to adjust in real time, anywhere. With Sennos, breweries achieve more than process automation — they gain an intelligent partner in brewing. From independent craft breweries to large-scale, multi-site operations, Sennos helps deliver consistent beer at scale, reduce waste across production, and free up time for what matters most: creativity and innovation. Trusted by breweries worldwide, Sennos is setting the new global standard for fermentation intelligence. By combining precision sensing, AI-driven analytics, and real-time control, Sennos provides the platform modern brewers need to grow with confidence. When every batch counts, trust Sennos to turn data into clarity, clarity into control, and control into better beer. Brew smart. Waste less. Profit more. Sennos: The Future of Fermentation Technology
Ruit Brewtech/ Ruiter Innovations
Ruit BrewTech is a manufacturing company that manufactures the Ruit BrewTech Flowscale continuous flow system as well as batch systems with end to end controls for the Brewing and Distilling Industries. Our systems provide consistent and accurate weighing of ingredients to provide consistent and excellent flavor in each and every batch. Ease of handling of variable products and flow rates to match your milling and system speeds. This allows for end-to-end automation thus freeing up labor, reducing operation costs and higher cost efficiencies through bulk ingredient purchases. Great taste begins with ingredients used in the right ways. Because our Flowscales are designed to work together as a blender, you will be able to accurately control any malt combination. Ingredients are measured to within =/- 1% even with variations in ingredient densities. Ruit BrewTech Controls allow end to end system management through a Touch screen interface. This allows for the brewers to be able to manage the entire system with one person. We also with our partners offer turnkey brewery and distillery system design, installation and management. This allows us to provide you with everything from solving a need (stop lugging 50 lb. bags and let it flow) to working together to bring your dream location to life.
Rubber Fab
Rubber Fab is the leader in sanitary seals and hoses for the brewery industry. Our Diversa-Flex Brewery Transfer Hose is bromobutyl lined, giving the hose higher operating temperatures and reduced permeability. The Golden Bridge Hose Support is great for lifting hoses off the floor, and keeping bacteria from growing during brewing and wash down. Stop by our booth to see these products and more for your brewing process. | Rubber Fab is the leading innovator of high-quality sanitary gaskets, hose, hose assemblies, tubing, and pump and filler machine components in a wide range of high purity and metal detectable and x-rayable elastomeric materials. Rubber Fab’s metal detectable/x-ray inspectable products have been specifically designed to meet the guidelines set forth by the Food Safety Modernization Act. | Rubber Fab is the leading innovator of high-quality sanitary gaskets, hose, hose assemblies, tubing, pump and filler machine components in a wide range of high purity elastomeric materials for the pharmaceutical market. Rubber Fab products include Tuf-Steel®, Tuf-Flex®, Torque-Rite®, and Smart Gasket®
Prospero Equipment Corp
Since 1972, Prospero Equipment Corporation has been a family owned and operated business providing high quality equipment and services to the beverage industry. As a leader in the industry, we strive to keep up with technology in a changing market and offer the best available solutions. We treat clients as friends and family and will continue to give our expertise and services to them for generations to come. | Since 1972, Prospero Equipment Corporation has been a family owned and operated business providing high quality equipment and services to the beverage industry. As a leader in the industry, we strive to keep up with technology in a changing market and offer the best available solutions. We treat clients as friends and family and will continue to give our expertise and services to them for generations to come.
Pro Refrigeration
PRO Refrigeration, Inc. is a family-owned and operated leader in commercial and industrial refrigeration solutions, proudly serving customers across the U.S. and worldwide. With 35 years of experience, PRO specializes in designing, manufacturing, and installing high-performance Packaged Chiller Systems built for process cooling, food and beverage production, and industrial refrigeration. Over the years, PRO has expanded to become the leading instant cooling solution for the U.S. dairy industry, as well as the top chiller supplier to breweries, wineries, and food processing facilities. Our list of products and services includes PROPlateHX Heat Exchangers, PROHeat2o Heat Recovery, PROElliot Smart Machine Control and Cold Chain Monitoring, and service technician training to ensure optimal system performance and support. We are committed to innovation and sustainability, with a strong focus on natural refrigerants like CO2 that reduce environmental impact and support long-term climate goals. Through collaboration with industry leaders and continued investment in education and technology, PRO is shaping the future of natural refrigeration. When keeping COOL is everything, you need a partner who delivers. If you’re looking to add, expand, or upgrade your cold chain, contact us for a free review and a range of options tailored to your needs. | PRO Refrigeration, Inc. is a family-owned and operated leader in commercial and industrial refrigeration solutions, proudly serving customers across the U.S. and worldwide. With over 35 years of experience, PRO specializes in designing, manufacturing, and installing high-performance Packaged Chiller Systems built for process cooling, food and beverage production, and industrial refrigeration—particularly in the Dairy market. Our systems are trusted by dairy farmers and processors who rely on instant milk cooling to protect product quality, meet stringent food safety standards, and maximize efficiency. PRO’s chillers are engineered to rapidly reduce milk temperature at the point of harvest, preserving freshness from the very first drop. We are committed to innovation and sustainability, with a strong focus on natural refrigerants like CO2 that reduce environmental impact and support long-term climate goals. Through collaboration with industry leaders and continued investment in education and technology, PRO is shaping the future of natural refrigeration. Our list of products and services includes PROChiller (synthetic refrigerants) and PROGreen (natural and hybrid refrigerants) packaged chiller systems ranging from 3/4 HP up to 300 HP, PROPlateHX Heat Exchangers, PROHeat2o Heat Recovery, PROElliot Smart Machine Control and Cold Chain Monitoring, and service technician training to ensure optimal system performance and support. When keeping COOL is everything, you need a partner who delivers. If you’re looking to add, expand, or upgrade your cold chain, contact us for a free review and a range of options tailored to your needs. | In 1990 Pro Refrigeration began to build a reputation for producing high-quality equipment with outstanding service and support. From our initial goal of creating the first packaged chiller system designed to instantly cool milk, PRO has expanded to become the leading instant cooling solution for the US dairy industry, as well as becoming the leading chiller supplier to breweries, wineries, and food processing. Our list of products and services now includes Plate Heat Exchangers, Milk Vats, PROHeat2o Heat Recovery, PROElliot Smart Machine Control, and PROElliot Cold Chain Verification, providing system control and access to important data from any device. PRO is committed to developing green solutions for more environmentally conscious refrigeration. In 2021 PRO became the first US-based manufacturer to make a case for CO2 as a refrigerant, installing a 100 HP PROGreen Solution Chiller System at a 3,000 cow dairy farm near Bakersfield, CA. Since then, the PROGreen Solution pledge has shifted 25% of PRO’s production away from chemical-based refrigerants (like R404A) and over to natural refrigerants (like R744). The PRO Team is currently more than 60 members strong with a regional sales team based in each corner of the country supported by our state-of-the-art east coast production facility in Mocksville, North Carolina. If you are looking to add, expand, or upgrade your cold chain, we can provide a proven solution from a solid team to support you for years to come. Contact us for a free review, and we will provide a variety of options tailored to your needs. When Keeping Cool is Everything.