Model 400 Stationary Vertical Feed Mixer Success Story
"Now we can add long stemmed hay to our ration..."
Joe Matczak (pictured left) and Paul Anderson, owner of P&D Sales & Service, LLC
For the past 41 years, Bernard and Pat Matczak have owned and operated Fairview Dairy in Oconto Falls, WI. Their son Joe is the third generation to farm here since Pat’s parents purchased the dairy in 1963. Currently, the Matczaks milk 100 cows and have a total herd size of 250 head on their 600-acre operation.
With many years of dairying experience, Bernard and Joe know the importance of a reliable feeding method. So when it came time to replace their old mixer, they contacted their local Patz dealer, P & D Sales & Service, LLC of Pulaski, WI. Fairview Dairy’s herd now depends on a 200 cu. ft. Patz Model 400 Stationary Vertical Mixer for their tasty, totally mixed ration.
To best meet Bernard and Joe’s needs, P & D installed the Patz mixer upstairs in the barn with an electric door opener to allow control from below. The feed is then discharged through the floor into a feed cart. Joe stated, “P & D is a very knowledgeable group, and we appreciate that they installed our mixer in a timely manner. We also really like the electric door opener.”
Patz mixers are known for their ability to process a variety of feedstuffs, including round or square bales, wet or dry. According to Joe, “We also have the ability to add long stemmed hay to our ration and can process it to our liking.”
Since their installation, the Matczaks have seen a considerable increase in mixing and discharging speed. By saving 20 minutes per day of run time, Joe reports, “we’ve cut our mixing time in half.”
The design of the Model 400 also played a role in the Matczaks’ decision to purchase a Patz mixer. “The unit is very simple with few moving parts, which should lead to less downtime and repair costs in the future,” said Joe.
Bernard and Joe know they can count on their Patz mixer for dependable, reliable performance and P & D Sales & Service, LLC for great service in the years to come.