Dairy Technology Services

For the past 40 years DTS has been active in the dairy industry. Now, Gavin Thwaites CEO, says the company is actively pursuing an 'unshackling' growth strategy. Thwaites says the business aims to make on-farm milk vats less than 40 percent of the business mix within three years by leveraging its strengths and diversifying into new markets. "The co... mpany's core capabilities are designing and engineering food grade vats. The company is very good at what the company do. The company's manufacturing strengths have synergies with the wine industry, brewing and other areas of food-processing." DTS is investigating markets in Australia and South America, and while not food-related, the company has already moved into on-farm fuel tanks manufacture for agricultural services and heavy machinery operators in New Zealand. Thwaite says a second company-wide focus is simply "being better". As part of continuous improvement, DTS is inviting manufacturers, suppliers, potential customers and even competitors through the door in the coming weeks. The company's South Taranaki manufacturing plant is earmarked as the focus of the prestigious '2021 New Zealand Lean Masterclass' site tour on 1 September. Both the factory and manufacturing process will be reviewed by Lean Sensei and Kaizen Leader - Akinori Hyodo. Hyodo Sensei is a long-time Toyota Production System Leader. Find out more about the Lean Masterclass.Read More