Dairy Equipment Statistics Committee (DESC)

Products Focus

Barn equipment, bulk milk tanks, cooling, cleaning and sanitizing supplies, computerized systems, milking machines, auto cow I.D., auto detachers, electronic milk meters and related equipment.

Mission

To provide member manufacturers a forum to address issues effecting the dairy industry and the manufacture of milking equipment and related products. To promote the interests of member manufacturers regarding standards, market statistics and other subjects relating to the dairy industry.

Council Activities

  • Stray voltage courses
  • Certification and training for persons installing and servicing basic milking systems programs

History

Dairy Equipment Department in 1946 became the Milking Machine Manufacturers Council in 1963.

Group Leadership

Chairperson

Ben Guelker

Lely North America

Vice Chairperson

Steph Faymoville

GEA Farm Technologies Inc.

AEM Staff Contact

Rex Sprietsma - Primary Liaison

Director, Statistics & Market Information

414-298-4147

Juliana Burda - Secondary Liaison

Program Manager, Market Share Statistics

414-748-6768