“I have been roasting coffee since 2012 and used various machines and methods. I am pleased that the SRM15 gives me full control of the inlet air temp and fan speed. When I make adjustments, the roaster responds immediately. The rotating bed roasts the beans evenly throughout which allows for a uniform extraction when brewing. The directions and videos provided made the assembly of the machine straightforward, and the tech support was excellent. All in all, this machine is roasting amazing coffee that my customers love!”

— Jeremiah Fox | Lake Geneva Coffee Roasters

“I roast specialty coffee on a Sivetz SCC15 fluid bed roaster. These roasters are perfect. The quality, engineering and control features on these roasters has been improved enormously in this generation of the roaster. Mine is so versatile, and I can roast as small as 10kg up to 15kg. There is an empirical balance between airflow and energy built into this proven design, that results in magic every time I roast. I have had fantastic support, and developed ongoing conversation and friendship with the Sivetz Coffee Company, starting at purchase, which continues today.”

— Walter Yeoman | Aircoffee.nz

"The Sivetz Roaster has been the beating heart of our roasting operations for over 14 years. It's quality and consistency has always been what keeps our customers coming back for more. We look forward to several more years of great roasting on a fantastic machine.”

— Jason Lewis | Steamdot Roasters

“In our small little world of specialty coffee, tradition is often a millstone around one’s neck that is a servant of great quality. Michael wasn’t blind to this; in fact, he discovered (usually through rigorous testing, often using the traditional scientific method) that if it would improve quality or consistency, he’d employ it immediately, regardless of tradition. We’ve been using Sivetz fluid bed roasters exclusively since 1993 and have successfully roasted millions of pounds of some of the world’s best coffee. We are grateful for Michael’s enormous contributions to the specialty coffee industry and his impact will only grow with time.”

- Danny O’Neill | The Roasterie

"Mike Sivetz was among a handful of people that defined and gave character to specialty coffee in its early years. He always expected more and better of us, and in pushing us one he made us, and our coffee better. He had a unique intelligence, bent to our aid and support. He was a singular personality whom those of us who had the privilege of knowing him personally will hold dearly in memory.”

- Donald Schoenholt | Gilles Coffee Company

"Mike revolutionized my view of coffee and what could be produced with his fluid bed roasters. He challenged every stroke of our methods from freezing to dry roast: but was also quick to accept the cup we put before him. He would not accept any reasoning that was not well thought out and would shred your ideas before your very eyes. However, he was a joy to be around when business was done, with stories and anecdotes of his journey through the coffee industry that would have you in tears of laughter. No one taught me more. He will be sorely missed. “

- Denney Willis | Arbuckle Coffee Roasters