With an 80,000 square foot production plant located in Princeton, Minnesota, TUCS Equipment can meet foodservice operators’ equipment needs worldwide.
Innovation and dedication are part of our daily routine at TUCS Equipment. You can count on our team of professionals to exceed your expectations regarding your foodservice and food processing equipment needs.
In 1985 Marty Tucs started TUCS Equipment with a focus on
volumetric piston pumps. Customer requests led to the creation of
form fill seal packaging machines in 1991, followed by high-volume
linear chillers, pack tanks and kettles for industrial food
processors.
In 2004, TUCS began designing a Cook-Chill product line
specifically for the food service industry and by 2008, Tucs
Equipment had outgrown their manufacturing facility and moved into
their 80,000 SF operation in Princeton, MN.
Al Caldiero has been a food service director since 1986. Al has experience working with third party management companies, as well as self-operated facilities. Al served as Upstate Regional Healthcare Manager while also working as Director at Erie County Medical Center. He was the Support Services Director at Our Lady of Victory Hospital and most recently Director of Food and Nutrition at the University of Rochester Medical Center (Strong Hospital) Al has extensive experience with all types of healthcare and retail food service operations including cook-chill, room service and catering.
Based in Colorado, Rob Mattoch oversees sales in the western region for TUCS Equipment. His diverse work history equips him with both extensive culinary expertise and specialty kitchen equipment sales experience. His passion for the culinary industry began in a dish room at age fourteen. Over the next two decades, his career spanned from casual cuisine to fine dining as he earned two culinary degrees, including one from the Culinary Institute of America. It was during these years that he learned first-hand two truths about food service. First, a team can only go so far without the right equipment. Second, to overcome the constraints of the day, cook-chill is the only way.
Tom is a seasoned Food Service CAD Engineer at Tucs Equipment,
where he has been contributing his expertise since December 2015.
His professional journey is marked by an extensive history in
manufacturing, with a particular focus on machine setups and
quality control. Tom's proficiency in AutoCAD dates back to 1992,
a testament to his long-standing commitment to mastering this
tool. His recent experience with SolidWorks at Tucs, further
underscores his versatility in CAD engineering.
Before joining Tucs, Tom honed his leadership skills by managing a
sign shop, an experience that equipped him with a unique
perspective on business operations.
With over half a century of experience in the field, Bruce is a seasoned professional in designing machine controls and conducting PLC and HMI programming. His extensive experience encompasses work on heat processing equipment for a diverse range of industry leaders, including but not limited to Boeing, Lockheed, Grumman, and Ford, spanning the automotive, aerospace, and pharmaceutical sectors. Bruce has been a dedicated member of the Tucs Equipment team for over two decades.
Sergio brings to Tucs a wealth of experience as a journeyman electrician spanning over a decade. With his extensive knowledge of Tucs equipment, he specializes in the assembly and wiring of our industrial control panels. Additionally, he excels in interconnecting the panels to our machines, offering valuable guidance, direction, and support throughout all projects.
Furthermore, Sergio plays a vital role in facilitating effective communication with our Spanish-speaking customers. He undertakes the review and oversight of Spanish translations for our HMIs, and provides technical support to Spanish-speaking customers when needed.
Serving as the Financial Controller, Carol Grones came to TUCS in 2022 with 30+ total years in accounting and 20+ years as a Controller or C.F.O. in manufacturing, construction, and advertising.
Victor has been with Tucs since 2008.He enjoys working with new customers as well as supporting current customers. He has a strong knowledge of Tucs equipment, an understanding of product flow and recognizing areas to improve the customers kitchens. Loves working with Tucs Equipment employees “Go Tucs Team!.” We are committed to supporting our equipment for many years to come!
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