Paul Mueller Company Academy

Turn over packages should contain the complete documentation and instructions that come with your pharmaceutical processing equipment purchase. They can be your field guide as you delve into production. Make sure you are getting the complete information your company needs before it's delivered, by checking off these 7 items on your TOP: 

It might seem like old hat for some farmers to take these steps to keep the milk clean, but according to the CDC and various extension offices, contaminated milk is typically caused by one of three factors:

1. Poor Hygiene for Animals or Barn
2. Animal Disease
3. Pest Problems

Factory Acceptance Testing (FAT) and Site Acceptance Testing (SAT) are essential when it comes to ensuring that your equipment was built to last. The FAT will help you visually guarantee your equipment meets the specifications of the purchase order (P.O.), or contract. With Covid-19 concerns, the onsite visits have become more of a challenge, but not impossible. Following safety protocols recommended by the CDC for in person visits is the best way to keep your team and your equipment partners safe. Paul Mueller Company hosts have been trained and are continually updated on CDC guidelines and will take necessary steps in order to provide the safest environment for all parties. 

Next, these 10 steps of successful testing will ensure the reliability of the product and provide necessary performance and operational function testing to make sure the equipment performs as designed and expected.