Waikato Milking Systems was founded with a solid commitment to design, develop and manufacture evolutionary milking equipment for dairy farmers - worldwide.
The history of the company parallels one of the most transformational periods in dairy farming when research, science and technology enabled unprecedented development opportunities focused clearly on sustainable farming and increased farm gate profitability. The ability of the company to anticipate the requirements of modern dairy farmers and quickly bring to fruition unique, robust and reliable products has resulted in a global business with an enviable reputation.
1966
Research and development begins for a Herd test milk meter
1967
Waikato Milk Meter launched
1967
Waikato Milk Meter gains ICAR approval
1967
Waikato Milk Meter approved for official herd recording in UK
1967
Alfa-Laval distributes Waiakto Milk Meter in UK
1967
First shipment of Milk Meters leave New Zealand
1976
Owned by AHI (Alex Harvey Industries)
1976
A shift from components to milking systems
1976
Export base established for Milk Meter
1976
Association with Ruakura Research Centre continues
1977
Waikato Pneumatic Pulsator launched
1978
TCR launched
1978
Hand held Mastitis detector launched
1981
Isolator Claw launched
1986
SupaVac Vacuum Regulator launched
1986
First SupaMilker large bore (100mm) milking system launched
1986
AHI merged with Carter Holt and became CHH
1986
New Zealand Dealer Network established
1986
Ruakura Milk Harvester launched
1989
FC Cluster Washer launched
1989
Introduced Components and Systems into US market
1991
SupaMilker upgraded to Supa4
1991
CHH Agriculture division became InterAg
1992
The brand 'Waikato Milking Systems' officially launched
1996
DEC International USA acquired InterAg
1996
Waikato Milking Systems distributed through BouMatic in USA
1996
Topline Waikato renamed Dairy Xpress
1996
Farm Services Engineering started supplying Rotary platforms to Waikato Milking Systems
2000
Timaru branch and warehouse established to service the South Island of New Zealand
2000
Purchased 50% shares in Kiwi Stainless
2001
Waikato Milking Systems Ltd established
2002
G2 Cluster Washer launched
2002
Waikato 320 Claw launched
2002
Purchased remaining 50% shares of Kiwi Stainless and renamed Stainless Innovations
2003
Speedsampler launched
2003
Purpose built building in Maui
2004
Electronic Air Injector launched
2004
First platform Quantum installed in 2004
2005
SmartECR Cup Removers launched
2005
Established Rotary Platforms NZ (RPNZ) based in Matamata
2006
PulseGuard launched
2007
SmartWASH launched
2007
SmartCONTROL launched
2008
Waikato Milking Systems USA established in Janesville, Wisconsin, USA
2009
Orbit Concrete Rotary Platform manufactured by Waikato Milking Systems
2009
SmartPULS launched
2009
SmartSPRAY launched
2009
SmartD-TECT launched
2010
SmartD-TECT integrates with 3rd party herd management software via SmartLINK
2010
SwingArms for Herringbone systems launched
2010
Centrus Composite Rotary Platform launched
2013
Electronic Milk Meter launched
2014
Change in ownership - Tainui Group Holdings, Ngai Tahu and Pioneer Capital
2014
Heavy Duty Bails launched for international markets
2014
Adjustable Pivot Roller launched
2015
NaviGATE Drafting Gate launched
2015
Won Innovation Award at National Fieldays for Centrus Rotary Platform
2015
Purchased Hi-Tech Enviro Solutions
2015
Purpose built facility in Horotiu, Hamilton, New Zealand fully operational
2016
Won ExportNZ Exporter of the Year for $10 - $25 million category as well as Supreme Award
2016
Purchased AIC Dairy Equipment in Holmen USA, renamed AIC Waikato
2016
Centrus Composite Rotary Platform G3 model launched with new modulare single bails
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