Dairy Equipment Statistics Committee (DESC)

Products

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 began in 1946 and became the Milking Machine Manufacturers Council in 1963.

Group Leadership

Chairperson

Ben Guelker

Lely North America

Vice Chairperson

Steph Faymoville

GEA Farm Technologies Inc.

SEC Rep

Ben Guelker

Lely North America

AEM Staff Contact

Juliana Litvin - AEM Liaison

Program Manager, Market Share Statistics

414-748-6768

Rex Sprietsma - AEM Backup Liaison

Director, Market Share Statistics

414-298-4147