This 1919 copper brew kettle from Germany had been taken out of service many years ago. At one point, it was cut in half by someone intending to repurpose it as a decorative piece in a bar.

The separated parts were later sent to us for restoration and modernization, with the goal of making it functional once again. We welded the sections back together, updated the connection points, and polished the exterior to restore its original beauty.

The restored kettle is now in use at Dovetail Brewery in the Chicago area. Below are some photos of the completed project.

Top Half of the Brew Kettle Upon Arrival
Top Half of the Brew Kettle Upon Arrival
Lower Half of the Kettle
Lower Half of the Kettle
Original 1919 Nameplate
Original 1919 Nameplate
Inspecting Restoration Progress
Inspecting Restoration Progress
Blue Tape Used to Contain Shielding Gas
Blue Tape Used to Contain Shielding Gas
Buffing the Weld Area
Buffing the Weld Area
Converting Steam and Center Plate to Modern Connections
Converting Steam and Center Plate to Modern Connections
Polished Kettle Ready for Shipment
Polished Kettle Ready for Shipment
Kettle Installed at Dovetail Brewery
Kettle Installed at Dovetail Brewery

ABOUT PRO ENGINEERING / MANUFACTURING INC.

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We have been involved in pasteurizers since 1977.

PRO Engineering / Manufacturing Inc. has developed a range of small, medium, and large-sized tunnel & batch pasteurizers to fit the needs of BrewMasters and Beverage Makers. When our customers asked for more compact as well as full-size tunnel pasteurizers, PRO developed models to fit our customers’ needs. Then our customers needed a batch pasteurizer. We now provide batch pasteurizers; PRO is a business that continually innovates to meet customer needs.

For more than 40 years, we have been delivering solutions for beverage product shelf stability and consumption safety.

Edward A. Michalski CEO

Ed Michalski started his career in the beverage industry by designing stainless steel, higher flow, spray headers for Pabst Brewing. Along with the header design he also developed a process to produce the new headers.

Ed, along with his brother David, formed PRO Engineering / Manufacturing Inc. Based on what they learned by re-designing and refurbishing other manufacturers’ pasteurizers, Ed and PRO started to offer the pasteurizer marketplace superior new pasteurizers. PRO Engineering / Manufacturing Inc. has been designing and manufacturing great pasteurizers for over four decades.

For more information on tunnel and batch pasteurization contact PRO Engineering / Manufacturing, Inc. at [email protected] or call (414) 362-1500 and ask for Ed Michalski, CEO.

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