| 77 nzdairy DAIRY SERVICES » QWS - Quality Water Services A major service provider for dairy operations Karen Phelps Quality Water Services (QWS) is seeing increased demand due to the flow on effect of increased payouts for farmers. Specialising in servicing and installing irrigation equipment, all brands of milking machines as well as all other farm infrastructure, the company provides comprehensive solutions to a range of customers spanning dairy, sheep, beef and horticulture. “We are celebrating with farmers that their incomes are doing well at the moment and helping them to invest in their businesses,” says QWS owner Sam de Vries. The Feilding-based company, which began in 2015, has built its reputation on delivering turnkey solutions tailored to individual farm requirements. The company’s service area reaches two hours north, south and one hour east and west of Feilding. It’s approach centres on customised system design that incorporates the latest available technology and adheres to industry best practices. “Our goal is to provide the very best service to our clients. We provide turnkey solutions and design each system in consultation with the client to ensure it suits their needs,” explains Sam. With regards to irrigation, the business services and installs irrigation equipment covering the entire water journey from source to pump to pivot, along with any other means of water distribution. Central to the company’s irrigation offering are Zimmatic Irrigation Systems manufactured by Lindsay. “These centre pivot and lateral move systems The company maintains a strong field service capability, with technicians trained across all aspects of farm water systems. TAKE A CLOSER LOOK... Contact your local Zimmatic Discover the Zimmatic difference. Zimmatic pivot and lateral-move systems combine high-quality components with exclusive structural designs and innovative features for a long-lasting solution you can count on. www.zimmaticanz.com 0800 438 627 offer field-tested reliability and potential to reduce operational downtime,” says Sam. Beyond centre pivot and lateral move irrigation systems, it provides integrated pump stations and filtration, field layout and total system design, remote monitoring and control systems, and the design and installation of in-field broadband communication infrastructure. The company is an Irrigation New Zealand Blue Tick Accredited Supplier. “Our team of field service technicians are experienced and trained in all things relating to your farm. We can repair and improve water systems, suggesting efficiency gains that will save money in the long term. We can automate many of the systems to help prevent some of the human errors that occur, thus reducing risk in our clients’ businesses.” The company also installs and maintains all brands of milking machines, positioning it as a comprehensive service provider for dairy operations, as well as offering solutions for all other farm infrastructure needs. It is a GEA dealer and a member of the New Zealand Milking & Pumping Trade Association. “From the smallest bucket milking installation to a variety of milking parlours, GEA’s milking technology expertise is part of a total solutions package that is helping farmers to manage their businesses efficiently and sustainably.” The company maintains a strong field service capability, with technicians trained across all aspects of farm water systems and milking infrastructure. Sam says the company’s comprehensive service delivery across multiple agricultural infrastructure categories positions it well to meet the current surge in demand. “With commodity prices supporting stronger farm incomes, we expect that the farm services sector may continue to see elevated demand and seek to capitalise on favourable conditions through strategic infrastructure investment in both water distribution and dairy processing equipment.”
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