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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