GEA announced in February 2023 that it is moving manufacturing of its rotary milking parlor platforms to its plant in Galesville, Wisconsin, making them the only rotary milking structures in the industry made in the USA, Feedstuffs reported on February 14, 2023.
What is changing
- Many rotary parlor components had come from New Zealand. Shipping disruptions and rising freight costs made that sourcing no longer viable.
- The Wisconsin plant, which has made SURGE milking equipment for five decades, will produce the DairyRotor T8800 and T8900.
- DairyRotor models come in configurations up to 120 stalls.
“We’re thrilled to bring manufacturing to our Wisconsin plant, where we’ve made milking equipment for over 50 years.”
Matt Daley, president, GEA Farm Technologies
GEA said the move responds to rising demand from dairy farmers who want to milk more cows with less labor, and will open more jobs at the plant.
FAQ
What is GEA reshoring?
Its rotary milking parlor platforms.
Where?
Galesville, Wisconsin.
Why?
Shipping disruptions and freight costs made New Zealand sourcing impractical.
Source & credit
Source: Feedstuffs, February 14, 2023: “GEA rotary parlors will now be American made”.
Also: AgriNews: “GEA rotary parlors will now be American made”.