Daniel Kingsland brings a blend of technical expertise and sales experience, complemented by an extensive understanding of the UK dairy dealer network, to the Waikato Milking Systems brand.

Dan started his journey in the dairy industry as a refrigeration, and robot engineer. Over a span of 12 years, he dedicated his efforts to working on machinery from Fullwood Joz, DeLaval, Packo, and our very own Waikato Milking Systems. Throughout his tenure as a dealer engineer and Fullwood engineer, Dan amassed extensive knowledge of the products and systems utilized by dairy farmers in the UK.

Transitioning from a hands-on technical role, Dan took on the opportunity to venture into sales at stainless steel and vessel manufacturer Fabdec. During his eight-year tenure with the company, he ascended to the position of area sales manager for Dari-Kool Milk in bulk tanks, concurrently overseeing Kingston Spares & Cow Management Systems. Additionally, Dan served as a product manager for the cow management systems at Fabdec.

Expressing enthusiasm about his transition, Dan credited the welcoming nature of the Waikato Milking Systems team and his familiarity with the dealer network. "The transitions been great; the team, not only in the UK and Ireland but also in New Zealand, has been very welcoming. I'm really looking forward to getting stuck in and working closely with our dealer network."

Having a strong technical and product understanding of dairy farming technology, Dan underscored the alignment of his values with the Waikato Milking Systems brand. "Waikato Milking Systems has a long-standing reputation for high quality, and simple to use equipment that is often said to be bomb proof. The new high tech equipment coming out from the company really interested me and so I wanted be a part of the direction Waikato Milking Systems were heading in".

Dan also expressed his anticipation for "Building a solid dealer network where we can all help each other give the farmer the best result for their investment" He outlined his approach to the role, emphasising the importance of gaining comprehensive understanding and forging meaningful connections. "My priority is to familiarise myself with the company dynamics and people before building trust with the dealers and then of course delivering results".