Paul Mueller Company (PMC) is cooling the world’s milk. By working with dairy farmers, technicians, haulers, and processors throughout the dairy supply chain they provide tailored solutions to cool and store milk. At the heart of each solution are stainless steel tanks made in America and The Netherlands, and shipped to any place cows are milked.
Paul Mueller Company partnered with Solvative for smarter systems that offer convenience, control, and remote visibility, while technicians want predictive insights to minimize downtime.
Paul Mueller Company set out to modernize its existing HiPerForm™ III cooling and wash control with a next-generation system designed for today’s connected dairy operations. To bring this vision to life, they partnered with Solvative to develop a future-ready IIoT control platform MilkSecure™ that combines cloud connectivity, automation, and intuitive user experience.
The Solvative and Mueller teams visited multiple dairies to observe operations firsthand, from milking and storage to cooling and hauler pickup. Our team identified critical areas for improvement and designed a system that addressed both operational and user experience gaps.
The Challenge
The legacy HiPerForm™ III control had served dairy farms well for years but lacked the intelligence and flexibility modern users expected.
Key challenges identified:
Limited Data Visibility — Data was manually recorded on paper with no digital insights.
Outdated Interface — Non-intuitive controls increased time and risk of user error.
No Data Storage — Users couldn’t analyze or optimize past performance.
Minimal Remote Access — Farmers and technicians had to be physically present to monitor or adjust controls.
The Solution
Solvative reimagined the HiPerForm™ III as a connected, intelligent control system powered by MilkSecure™ technology—a secure IIoT platform that delivers complete visibility, automation, and peace of mind.
Key elements of the solution:
Cloud Analytics and Alerts — Real-time temperature, volume, and system health updates with instant notifications.
Touchscreen Interface — Simplified navigation with intuitive icons for error-free operation.
Electronic Time & Temperature Recorder — Continuous digital logging and report generation.
AWS-Powered Data Storage — Secure, scalable cloud management with 30-day local data retention.
Remote Access — Manage cooling, wash cycles, and system states from any connected device.
Built-In Robotic Interface — Automation-ready integration for modern and robotic dairy farms.
Future-Proof Architecture — Designed to support evolving IIoT and smart-farm technologies.
The Result
The redesigned HiPerForm Plus Control with MilkSecure™ transformed how dairies operate. Farmers gained full visibility into their milk tanks, while technicians could proactively manage systems before issues arose.
Real-time monitoring of milk temperature, volume, and state of equipment.
Automated alerts for faster response and reduced downtime.
Digital data capture replacing manual, paper-based logging.
Remote operation enabling flexibility and efficiency.
Farmers and technicians can now access critical data, manage wash and cooling cycles, and receive alerts from anywhere. With intuitive interfaces and cloud analytics, every process is simplified, accurate, and responsive.
Built on AWS infrastructure, MilkSecure™ ensures complete data protection, redundancy, and reliability. The system is designed to scale effortlessly while maintaining compliance and security across all connected farms.
MilkSecure™ has redefined how dairy operations approach cooling, hygiene, and data management. By blending precision engineering with advanced IIoT technology, Solvative and Paul Mueller Company have created a platform that delivers unmatched visibility, efficiency, and security. Farmers gain peace of mind knowing every drop of milk is monitored and managed intelligently—anytime, anywhere—setting a new industry standard for connected dairy systems.
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