NZ Dairy Winter 2020

• to page 4 W hen Yashili International Holdings Ltd and China Mengniu Dairy Co Ltd chose to locate their $220 million state of the art infant formula dairy factory at Pokeno, it was the culmination of extensive research into the best location and huge support from Waikato District Council’s Mayor, Allan Sanson. Allan fully supported establishment of the factory at its location, on the Waikato side of the Bombay Hills because he could see the huge benefits that would flow to the region once the massive process- ing plant was fully operational. Today, the dairy factory is an integral part of the economic landscape and its Managing Director, Da- vid Song, says the plant is fulfilling all expectations. Its establishment also hastened improvements in the regions infrastructure “Yashili is public listed in Hong Kong Stock Exchange. It is one of the largest infant formula companies in China. Yashili is part of Mengniu Dairy Yashili – ‘we are here for the long term’ Sue Russell “We’re keen to see dairy farmers’ work and effort in producing milk better appreciated and providing them with a partnership with a company intent upon adding value to their raw product. It’s about taking care of them and our respect for their hard work.” group, which is the ninth largest producer in the world and the second largest in China. Demand for the highest quality infant food is growing in China and this plant was established to ensure our babies received the best possible nutrition,” David explains. Located strategically between the ports of Auck- land and Tauranga and within New Zealand’s largest dairying province, the Yashili NZ Dairy Company last year produced more than 30,000 tonne of high- grade specialised formulas suitable for children from birth to two years old. When the plant was commissioned it was set up with a dryer capable of processing 60,000 tonne of milk powder. “We can produce at a rate of 120 cans per minute. Such is the reputation we have in Chi- na and in export markets such as Europe, Thailand and Indonesia and Australia that we are actively seeking more suppliers to increase our volumes produced.” To that end David says his focus now is in engaging dairy farmers in a discussion about choosing Yashili to directly supply their milk to. “We’re keen to see dairy farmers’ work and effort in producing milk better appreciated and provid- ing them with a partnership with a company intent upon adding value to their raw product. It’s about taking care of them and our respect for their hard work.” This year David and the leadership team are focussing on the community and in enhancing relationships with their existing and potential sup- pliers. As David puts it:‘‘we want to show our track record and show we are going to be here for the long term’. “In many ways our company is a miniature suc- cess of what New Zealand is looking like. We have 29 nationalities here and we put a lot of effort into The Yashili NZ Dairy Company plant at Pokeno is an integral part of the Waikato economic landscape. Peter Whale - Managing Director | 027 289 3076 | peter.whale@spraytechnologies.co.nz Clinton Prince - Business Development Manager | 027 289 3014 | clinton.prince@spraytechnologies.co.nz Spray Technologies www.spraytechnologies.co.nz Spray Technologies Ltd is a New Zealand based company that exclusively distributes DELAVAN® industrial spray products throughout Australasia. DELAVAN® is, and has been a world leader in the engineering of spray nozzle since 1935. With a wide variety of high-end nozzles, adaptors, & accessories; Spray Technologies Ltd can fulfil any industrial spraying need you may have. · High quality product - The SDX 5 assembly nozzle is our flagship Spray Drying Nozzle · Excellent technical service & support, second to none · Customisation is available to suit any application | 3 nz dairy DAIRY PEOPLE » Yashili NZ Dairy Co