Author: Henry Chen Publish Time: 2026-09-08 Origin: Cassman
A Canadian brewery owner flew to Jinan after seeing Cassman equipment in use locally and hearing strong feedback from an existing customer. After comparing four Chinese manufacturers, he chose Cassman for a custom 2500L steam-heated brewhouse with decoction mash capability, Siemens PLC automation, mobile remote control, and long-term after-sales support.
In the brewing industry, trust does not usually begin with a quotation.
It begins when a brewery owner sees equipment running in the real world, talks to people already using it, and hears the kind of honest feedback that only comes from experience.
That is exactly how this project started.
In early 2026, Paul, a craft brewery owner from Canada, was planning an expansion. His brewery needed a larger, more capable system, and like many brewers at that stage, he began looking for a reliable brewery equipment manufacturer in China. He was not simply comparing prices. He was looking for a supplier that could support his brewing process, meet his automation requirements, and stand behind the project after delivery.
Then he came across something more convincing than a brochure.
Paul saw Cassman brewery equipment being used locally in Canada. He spoke with the customer operating the system and heard positive feedback about both the equipment and the service behind it. That local recommendation gave him the confidence to take the next step.
Instead of making a decision remotely, he flew to Jinan to inspect our factory in person.
Customer: Paul
Country: Canada
Industry: Craft brewery
Project Goal: Brewery expansion
System Type: Custom commercial brewery equipment
Brewhouse Capacity: 2500L
Heating Method: Steam heating
Control System: Fully automatic Siemens PLC control
Valve Type: Pneumatic valves
Cleaning System: 300L CIP system
Delivery Time: Early August 2026
Shipment: One full 40-foot container
For breweries planning expansion, choosing the right equipment supplier is not a small decision. A brewhouse affects production efficiency, beer consistency, labor requirements, cleaning, utilities, and long-term operating costs. A poor decision at this stage can create years of unnecessary difficulty.
Paul understood that well.
When he arrived in Jinan in late February 2026, he did not limit his visit to Cassman alone. To make a careful comparison, he also visited three other Chinese brewery equipment manufacturers. Over the course of three days, he reviewed workshop conditions, discussed technical details, compared design flexibility, and evaluated how each supplier responded to his specific requirements.
At the end of that process, he chose Cassman.
The decision was not based on a single feature. It came down to whether the supplier could truly support the brewery Paul wanted to build.
Paul did not want a standard package that forced his brewery into a fixed template. He had several non-standard design requirements, including support for a decoction mash process.
That matters more than many people outside the brewing industry realize. A brewhouse is not just a set of stainless steel vessels. It is the physical foundation of how a brewery works day after day. If the system does not match the brewer’s process, compromises show up later in efficiency, control, and beer quality.
Our engineering team worked with Paul to make sure the brewhouse design matched his process needs rather than asking him to adapt to a generic layout.
Another major factor was automation.
Paul wanted a fully automatic brewery control system, not a semi-automatic compromise. For a growing brewery, automation is not only about convenience. It helps improve repeatability, reduces operator error, and supports smoother daily production.
The final solution included:
Siemens PLC control
Pneumatic valves
Mobile remote control support
This gave Paul a brewery system with stronger process control and a higher level of operational flexibility. For breweries evaluating automatic brewery equipment, this is often one of the clearest differences between entry-level supply and a system built for serious production.
For overseas buyers, equipment quality is only part of the decision. The other question is just as important:
What happens after the equipment arrives?
Paul placed real value on our 3-year after-sales guarantee and our commitment to long-term support. When a brewery imports custom brewery equipment from China, reliable service after delivery becomes a major part of risk control.
That assurance helped strengthen his confidence that Cassman would remain a partner throughout installation, commissioning, and operation, not just before payment.
The complete system supplied for Paul’s brewery expansion included:
2500L mash tun
2500L lauter tun
2500L kettle / whirlpool tun
5000L hot liquor tank
500L wort boiling vessel
300L CIP cleaning system
Fully automatic Siemens PLC control system
Pneumatic valves
Complete steam-heated brewing system
This was a custom 2500L brewhouse solution developed around the customer’s production plan, process preferences, and automation expectations.
After the order was confirmed, the project moved into design, fabrication, and testing.
Every brewery project has its own priorities, but the direction here was clear from the beginning: build a system that matched Paul’s brewing method, automation requirements, and expansion goals without unnecessary compromise.
Over the following project cycle, our team completed the engineering work, manufacturing, equipment assembly, and factory testing. By early August 2026, the entire system was ready for shipment.
A full 40-foot container was loaded with the complete 2500L brewing system.
For any brewery owner, shipment day is more than a logistics milestone. It is the moment when planning turns into reality. What began as a search for the right brewery equipment supplier had now become a complete production system on its way to Canada.
Following shipment, installation and commissioning at Paul’s new brewery were scheduled to begin the next month.
That stage is where equipment quality, engineering logic, and supplier support all come together. It is also where long-term partnerships prove their value. Cassman will continue supporting the project as the brewery moves into installation, startup, and production.
We wish Paul and his team a smooth commissioning process and a successful launch at their expanded brewery.
This project reflects several strengths that matter to breweries comparing equipment suppliers today.
Paul did not first discover Cassman through advertising alone. He saw our equipment already working in Canada and heard positive feedback from a local user. That kind of proof matters.
Not every brewery follows the same process. We support custom brewery equipment, including non-standard design requirements and process-specific brewhouse configurations.
From Siemens PLC control to pneumatic valves and mobile remote control, this project shows how automation can help breweries scale with more consistency and less manual burden.
A brewery project does not end when the container leaves the factory. Our role continues through after-sales support, technical communication, and long-term service.
If you are looking for a brewery equipment manufacturer in China and need a system built around your actual brewing process, Cassman can help.
We provide custom brewery equipment, steam-heated brewhouses, automatic PLC brewery systems, CIP solutions, and complete stainless steel brewery equipment for customers worldwide.
Whether you are planning a new brewery, replacing an older system, or preparing for expansion, our team can help you design a solution that fits your production goals and operating style.
Tell us what you want to brew, how you want to operate, and where you want your brewery to grow. We will help you build the right system.
He chose Cassman after visiting four Chinese brewery equipment manufacturers. The main reasons were our ability to support non-standard design requirements, provide a fully automatic Siemens PLC control system with mobile remote access, and offer a 3-year after-sales guarantee.
Cassman supplied a custom 2500L brewhouse system for the customer’s craft brewery expansion project in Canada.
The entire brewery system was designed as a steam-heated brewhouse.
Yes. The project included a fully automatic Siemens PLC brewery control system with pneumatic valves and mobile remote control support.
The package included a 2500L mash tun, 2500L lauter tun, 2500L kettle/whirlpool tun, 5000L hot liquor tank, 500L wort boiling vessel, and a 300L CIP cleaning system.
Yes. Cassman supplies brewery equipment for customers in multiple overseas markets and supports projects with custom design, manufacturing, testing, shipment, and after-sales service.
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