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What's Your Project?
We’ve worked on projects across the globe. We’re currently helping on a 500-liter shipping container brewery in Scandinavia.
Plus, assisting clients in the UK, USA, Caribbean and China.
Learn how we can help you with the 13 questions we like to ask. So, we can understand the scope of your brewery project.
logistics & Project management
Installation know-how and experience
Based In China for local equipment sourcing
Let me answer your questions
How can you help Me?
I first came to China in 2010 and have built up a large network of industry contacts, which I can utilize on your project.
Use my local know-how to ensure the equipment we source together is reliable, well-built and tailored you your needs
Click the button below to discover some our 5 tips on how to prepare a building for a new brewery project.
Services
put together an equipment list
Walk you through the needs of your project and put a complete equipment list together
Project done in a timely manner
Understand lead times of equipment manufacturers to meet your deadlines
Find Reliable Suppliers
Use my local knowledge to select a reliable and dependable equipment manufacturer
Keep you in the loop
We’re with you every step of the way ensuring the project is delivered on time
future proof your brewery
Understand your brewery needs now plus, factor in demands of future growth
factory visit before shipping
Carry out site visits to check equipment before shipping in communication with you
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Years of brewing experience
Brewed in 7 countries
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Brews Done
How A Brewing project comes together
Discussions
We discuss your brewery project and put an equipment list together
Compare Suppliers
Get quotes from reliable suppliers, compare & make an informed decision
Keep you in the loop
Connect through the fabrication process with optional site visit
Shipping
Do a factory visit & share findings before signing off for delivery
Testimonials
I just want to extend a heartfelt and hearty shout out to Neil Playfoot for his excellent, patient, wise and deeply knowledgeable consultation for us at Humdinger in Kunming.
I highly recommend Neil for the job. He's incredibly patient, adaptable and knowledgeable. And I'm going to miss him!
I highly recommend Neil for the job. He's incredibly patient, adaptable and knowledgeable. And I'm going to miss him!
david, Humdinger
It is my pleasure to recommend Neil Playfoot, he proved himself a valuable resource when we worked on my brewing project.
I had complete confidence in his abilities and was happy for him to be point man during installation and oversee operations. Thanks Neil for being part of the process.
I had complete confidence in his abilities and was happy for him to be point man during installation and oversee operations. Thanks Neil for being part of the process.
Mike Gilmour, Brew Unique
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