64 | nzdairy DAIRY SERVICES » Waikato Dairy Effluent Services A particularly attractive opportunity Kelly Deeks Market conditions may not be ideal for growth, however Paul Smith of Waikato Dairy Effluent Services couldn’t resist when a particularly attractive opportunity came his way in November last year. Paul built Waikato Dairy Effluent Services from the ground up in 2019, hinging on Paul’s expertise and reputation as Hi-Tech Enviro Solutions workshop and production manager, then consultant for Waikato Milking Systems Effluent and Environmental Division when they bought out Hi-tech Enviro Solutions. Hi-Tech Enviro Solutions was one of New Zealand’s leading accredited designers and suppliers of modern dairy effluent management solutions both locally and across the country. Waikato Dairy Effluent Services has continued to work closely with the company and its products for the past five years. When Hi-Tech Enviro Solutions / Waikato Milking Systems Effluent and Environmental came up for sale last year, Paul had the knowledge and expertise to really make a go if it. “I worked for HiTech for such a long time, it’s what I know,” he says. “Taking on the business is us playing to our strengths.” The sale was dependent on Paul finding a larger premises for storage of a large amount of spare parts and equipment that came along with the new business. On November 1 2023, Waikato Dairy Effluent Services moved from its small workshop to 11 Anderson Street Morrinsville, and became the new owner of the HiTech Enviro Solutions / Waikato Milking Systems Effluent and Environmental business. Paul built Waikato Dairy Effluent Services from the ground up in 2019. “There have been some big changes in the past 12 months and it has been very exciting for us to expand our business,” Paul says. “It’s great to have Hi-Tech Enviro Solutions back in Morrinsville where 11 Anderson Street, Morrinsville (07) 889 0933 • admin@waikatodes.co.nz 20 years experience of Dairy Effluent Systems and Repairs Doda Pumps & Stirrers | Dallai Fittings | Hydrants | Effluent Parts INSTALLATION SERVICE REPAIR Waikato Servicing of all E uent & Irrigation equipment Full system installations. NZ supplier of DODA products, we also carry a comprehensive range of Dairy E uent parts & equipment designed to provide a robust and trouble free operation, complementing our Servicing business. Engineered To Last Pumps MORRINSVILLE REFRIGERATION & HEATPUMPS 0800 367 637 chris@mrhp.co.nz www.morrinsvillerefrigeration.co.nz MCMILLAN ELECTRICAL SOLUTIONS steve@mes.co.nz 0800 367 637 www.mes.co.nz • to page 65
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