Breathe new life into your milking parlor with an upgrade or retrofit

Retrofitting and upgrading a milking parlor can help one stay ahead of the curve and position themselves for long-term success by increasing performance and productivity of the herd.

As dairy farms grow and evolve, so do their milking parlor and technology needs. While many farms start with basic systems, as herds grow and milk production increases, the time may come when upgrades and retrofits are necessary.

Breathing new life into an older-style dairy

If an older-style milking parlor has become worn over time, or if a growing herd size has increased pressure on the system, a platform retrofit can breathe new life into a dairy. An outdated, underperforming milking parlor can result in expensive maintenance costs and lower production outputs, while a platform retrofit can increase reliability, efficiency and productivity.

While platforms have traditionally been constructed from concrete, and still appeal to many farmers, the latest composite platform technology is constructed to be structurally stronger, lighter and longer-lasting. As well as eliminating both slick and exposed aggregate flooring issues that arise from platform usage over the years, they are also impervious to chemicals, acidic manure and waste.

This advancement in platform technology can be configured in a range of sizes to suit all herds, allowing farmers to make the most of their square footage. The technology has become one of the preferred options worldwide for most retrofit and new builds over the past 12 years.