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DAIRY SERVICES: Mainland Engineering & Dairy Systems
NZ Dairy / Spring 2013
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Daniel Gorton: ‘Effluent is a massive market, It’s a hot subject and we see quite a large future, both in effluent and water systems.
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The recent purchase of Milfos by European giant GEA Farm Technologies will place Taupo-based Mainland Engineering and Dairy Systems in an even stronger position to provide farmers with services and options, says owner Daniel Gorton. The GEA connection will allow his business to access the effluent-processing technologies developed by Canadian company Houle – something he says is timely given the dairying industry’s focus on effluent management to meet compliance standards. “Effluent is a massive market. It’s a hot subject and we see quite a large future, both in effluent and water systems.” In this area, Mainland can provide green-water, wash-down systems that separate the solids out of the effluent produced in the shed and yard. The
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green water from the separation process is then used to wash down the yard and feedpad with pioneering nozzles (GEA Houle flush valves) that operate at low pressure, but with high output. Gorton has taken the opportunity of the rebranding of Milfos to GEA Milfos to establish a website for Mainland Engineering and Dairy Systems. The site (www.mainlandengineering.co.nz) provides information on what the company can offer farmers and the general public. Becoming a Milfos dealer in 2006 was a huge step in the development of his company, says Gorton. “We’re dealing with top-quality products and a sophisticated level of research and development that sits behind the Milfos brand.” He says one of the benefits from his networking and experience is that his company can recommend contractors for all parts of a project. Mainland offers farmers a whole package when it comes to building a new shed. “My company has been around long enough to know who are the best suppliers and subcontractors. This is an industry where your reputation stands on the last job you’ve completed. We are serious about being here for the long haul.” Daniel Gorton always wanted to own his own business, so when the opportunity came up nine years ago to take over Taupo engineering firm Mainland Engineering (as it was then), he didn’t hesitate. The business has grown to now employing six
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