DeLaval invests in Canadian dairy community with new training center in Ontario

PETERBOROUGH, ON. – Dec. 14, 2023 – DeLaval, a global leader in dairy farming solutions, has opened its new technical training center in Peterborough, Ontario. The recently renovated 3,600 square foot facility will help train DeLaval dealer technicians and staff from across the country on the company’s latest milking systems and software.

“We have invested more than half a million CAD in this new training facility – our 14th training center worldwide, and third in North America,” said Mark Futcher, director of DeLaval Canada.

DeLaval leaders and special guests participated in a ribbon cutting ceremony to mark the opening of DeLaval’s technical training center in Canada. (Pictured L-R: Jeff Leal, Mayor of Peterborough; Fernando Cuccioli, Executive Vice President, Americas; Mark Futcher, Director, DeLaval Canada; Don Gordon, Dairy Farmers of Ontario.)

The Canada facility features a technical lab, housing two DeLaval VMS™ milking robots, as well as a classroom, conference room and shared workspaces. Rotary, parlor and stanchion displays will be added soon.
The technical training center will help DeLaval provide a superior level of service, knowledge and advice to Canada’s thriving dairy industry. Dealer partners and staff will be able to participate in practical, hands-on technical training and dairy advisory services to help operations see success with DeLaval milking systems.

“The advancement of technology and automation across Canada’s dairy industry underlines the need for high-quality trainings and support to ensure smooth functionality and adoption on the farm,” said Don Gordon, Dairy Farmers of Ontario board member. “DeLaval’s new training center in Peterborough showcases the company’s commitment to end-user success with advanced dairy technology.”

For more than a century, DeLaval had a significant presence in Peterborough. In 1912, DeLaval opened a manufacturing location in the city, which later became its Canadian head office. The company is proud to reinvest in the city with a training center.

“DeLaval is a name synonymous with dairy innovation, and we are thrilled to welcome this company back to the Peterborough community through an incredible new training facility,” said Jeff Leal, mayor of Peterborough. “As a former Minister of Agriculture in the Province of Ontario, I know firsthand the significant impact DeLaval has had on the agricultural sector, both in Ontario and in Canada. I want to thank DeLaval for investing in our community.”

DeLaval expects to host a couple of training sessions a month beginning in 2024, which equates to about 200 visitors annually supporting Peterborough’s hospitality industry. For more information about DeLaval or to find your nearest dealer, visit delaval.com.