Cheese-Making

Cottage cheese is experiencing a resurgence in popularity, leaving producers scrambling to keep store shelves stocked. With sales volumes climbing, now is the ideal time to evaluate your production capacity. Whether expanding an existing line or diversifying your portfolio, discover how our specialized processing equipment helps manufacturers scale efficiently to meet this growing market demand.

Discover essential cheese-making equipment from Kusel Equipment Co. Designed for commercial precision, Kusel offers vats, curd handling tools, and finishing tables to help you scale production efficiently and sustainably.

Cottage cheese is experiencing a massive resurgence driven by social media trends and a growing demand for high-protein snacks. For cheese producers, this shift presents a lucrative opportunity to increase production and market share. By leveraging the low production costs and versatile nature of this fresh curd cheese, manufacturers can achieve significant long-term growth.

National Sales Manager Dan McMahon sits down with VP of Manufacturing Jeremy Walker to discuss the intricacies of stainless steel welding at Kusel. From material heat management to the precision of TIG and MIG processes, learn how expert specialization and rigorous quality control protocols ensure that Kusel delivers superior products every single time.

Kusel Equipment continues to build on a long history of helping cheese makers maximize yields and productivity. Our Drainer Washer Cooler and Drainer Creamer units form the core of a cottage cheese system designed for precision, consistency, and efficiency. Discover how our proven technology helps producers deliver high-quality cheese products time and time again.

Consistency is vital for quality cottage cheese production. Kusel Equipment Co. offers the LI Cottage Cheese Vat and Elips-E-Stir Agitator combination to ensure fewer broken curds and less burn-on. This durable, high-capacity system improves curd definition and sanitation, providing the reliable performance you need to deliver a superior, consistent product to your customers every time.

Maximize your cheese production with the re-engineered Kusel 2M4-17N Agitator. Designed specifically for Open Finishing Tables, this unit delivers superior performance, energy efficiency, and sanitation. With a durable stainless-steel design and customizable control configurations, the 2M4-17N provides the reliability and precision your facility needs to meet demanding cheese-making standards for consistent, high-quality results.

Kusel offers high-quality stainless-steel finishing tables designed for uniform heating and maximum fines reduction in your cheese-making process. From durable construction to customizable agitators and screen options, our tables are built to your exacting specifications. Contact our expert team today to discuss a reliable, sanitation-focused solution tailored to your facility production needs.

Happy Manufacturing Day! Kusel remains committed to providing durable stainless-steel products for a wide variety of industrial applications. Whether you are an engineer, contractor, or plant manager, our team delivers custom and standard solutions built to last. We are proud to support your facility with expert craftsmanship, reliable equipment, and trusted industry solutions.

Kusel introduces the SR Vat Agitator, a next-generation solution for open cheese making vats designed to optimize sanitary operations. Featuring a unique two-motor system, stainless steel chain drive, and PLC-controlled versatility, the SR ensures precise stirring, cutting, and forking. Built to 3-A standards, this equipment continues Kusel's 171-year legacy of delivering reliable, high-quality manufacturing excellence.

For 171 years, Kusel Equipment Co. has built a legacy on quality craftsmanship and strong partnerships. We specialize in custom stainless-steel cheese making equipment, delivering innovative solutions from our Watertown, Wisconsin facility. From vats to cottage cheese systems, our commitment to detail and performance ensures our equipment stands the test of time for dairy producers.

Do you have a product in mind but struggle to get it on paper? At Kusel, we understand that vision. We have launched our Custom Solutions page as a creative hub for your project needs. Browse our gallery of manufactured products to find inspiration, visualize your specific application, and turn your unique concepts into reality.