GEA Farm Technologies Expands Presence with Acquisition of South West Dairy Services
Source: The DairyNews
GEA Farm Technologies, a leading dairy equipment firm, has announced the acquisition of South West Dairy Services, a family-run business based in Cullompton, Devon.
This strategic move is set to strengthen GEA's footprint in the South West of England and enhance its portfolio of services in the region.
South West Dairy Services, owned by Philip and Rachel Squires, specializes in providing tailored solutions for parlour requirements and is recognized as one of the primary dealers for GEA products. With a dedicated team of installers, service engineers, and dairy hygiene specialists, the company serves dairy farmers across Devon, Somerset, and Dorset.
The firm offers a comprehensive range of services, including stocking parlour parts and spares for various dairy equipment brands, supplying dairy hygiene chemicals and sundries, and providing practical solutions for dairy hygiene and cow management. Additionally, South West Dairy Services operates a distribution network for delivering chemicals and hygiene products directly to farms.
Simon Redfearn, Managing Director of GEA Farm Technologies, expressed enthusiasm about the acquisition, highlighting its significance in advancing the company's growth strategy in the UK dairy industry. He emphasized the benefits of the acquisition for customers, noting GEA's participation in the Milking Systems Technician Accreditation Scheme (MSTA) and its commitment to supporting customers' progress in the dairy sector.
Despite the acquisition, South West Dairy Services will maintain its branding, ensuring continuity for its existing customer base while leveraging GEA's resources and expertise to enhance service offerings and customer experience. This acquisition marks a significant milestone for both companies, signaling their commitment to driving innovation and excellence in the dairy equipment and services sector.
South West Dairy Services, owned by Philip and Rachel Squires, specializes in providing tailored solutions for parlour requirements and is recognized as one of the primary dealers for GEA products. With a dedicated team of installers, service engineers, and dairy hygiene specialists, the company serves dairy farmers across Devon, Somerset, and Dorset.
The firm offers a comprehensive range of services, including stocking parlour parts and spares for various dairy equipment brands, supplying dairy hygiene chemicals and sundries, and providing practical solutions for dairy hygiene and cow management. Additionally, South West Dairy Services operates a distribution network for delivering chemicals and hygiene products directly to farms.
Simon Redfearn, Managing Director of GEA Farm Technologies, expressed enthusiasm about the acquisition, highlighting its significance in advancing the company's growth strategy in the UK dairy industry. He emphasized the benefits of the acquisition for customers, noting GEA's participation in the Milking Systems Technician Accreditation Scheme (MSTA) and its commitment to supporting customers' progress in the dairy sector.
Despite the acquisition, South West Dairy Services will maintain its branding, ensuring continuity for its existing customer base while leveraging GEA's resources and expertise to enhance service offerings and customer experience. This acquisition marks a significant milestone for both companies, signaling their commitment to driving innovation and excellence in the dairy equipment and services sector.
