Taylor likens it to producing vodka, which can’t be done with an eight-plate column. There isn’t enough scrubbing action to clean the dirt off the ethanol molecules but in saying that Taylor says, “But we can help add to that, and the modular distilling will help people with minimal budget increase capacity.” StillDragon focuses on the needs of each customer and makes sure that they get the most out of their budget. If a craft distilling business with a small system needs to ramp up production, they have the products to help and make sure that any initial investment isn’t wasted as Taylor remembers back when he was starting his business and you can’t waste money if you want to grow your business. What separates StillDragon from the rest in the industry is that the company can help build anything and bring their clients along for the ride as we offer continued solutions as their company grows and are there to make sure that their equip- ment grows with them.
“We love to let them be a part of that design process, have dialogue with customers, and help design systems that work best for their environ- ment. We aren’t selling generic versions for mass production. We love building for custom needs,” he said. StillDragon has gained a wealth of expertise working with customers in the distillery industry. Some know exactly what they want and need, coming to them with their plans and drawings, while others have no idea and Taylor and his team are up for the challenge to get them the right products. “The gratifying part of the business is helping these people. It’s seeing customers proud of the equipment that comes in.” Taylor sees unlimited potential in the people he works with and the business that he built. Taylor is quick to tell you that the biggest thing he has learned in business and the best advice that he can give to any entrepreneur is to surround yourself with good people, because you do yourself a dis-
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