Paul Mueller Company Academy

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.  

Now that you are ready to increase stock at your vineyard, here is why stainless steel is the way to go. 

The true cost of a wine barrel goes far beyond its price tag.  Other factors that go into the total cost of ownership are lifespan of the barrel, loss of wine due to evaporation, and labor needs.  Our infographic will help you understand the impact wine barrels have on your bottom line long term.