In 2024, we proudly commemorate the 85th anniversary of BouMatic, a milestone marked by innovation, dedication, and a rich legacy in the dairy industry.
It all began with Gilmon Albrecht's groundbreaking invention at the Dairy Equipment Company, where the front-loaded can cooler revolutionized the dairy industry. From there, the journey continued with the visionary Lawrence Bouma, whose collaboration led to the creation of Bou-Matic Milkers, shaping modern milking practices.
Today, we celebrate this achievement and recognize the invaluable contributions of dairy farmers, dealers, and our dedicated employees.
Lawrence Bouma's milking philosophy has successfully stood the test of time, revolutionizing the industry. This philosophy is reflected in innovative products such as the Gemini UP milking robot, ensuring superior milk quality and increased efficiency in the milking process.
With pride in our heritage and unwavering determination, we look ahead, poised to continue our legacy of excellence in the dairy industry for years to come.
In a landmark moment for BouMatic's history, we proudly unveil the Lawrence Bouma Award - a heartfelt tribute to those whose dedication to service mirrors the timeless values of our beloved founder, Lawrence Bouma.
Mark your calendars with excitement: Nomination Applications open on 5/2/2024 and close on 6/30/2024. And don't miss the grand celebration at the Award Ceremony on 10/1/2024.
January 1st, 1938
Gilmon F. Albrecht founds the Dairy Equipment Company in Madison, Wisconsin.
January 1st, 1939
Lawrence Bouma establishes Bou-Matic Milkers, Inc. in Ontario, California.
January 1st, 1951
Dairy Equipment Company introduces Dari-Kool "canless" bulk milk coolers.
January 1st, 1956
BouMatic operates from a new location in Ontario (California) and supplies equipment through its Bouma Distribution agency.
January 1st, 1969
DEC International, a parent company of Dairy Equipment Company, is established, reflecting the company's diverse product lines and global orientation.
January 1st, 1974
Gascoigne and Melotte merge to form a leader in milking machine design and development.
January 1st, 1994
Bou-Matic has divisions in several countries including Australia, England, France, Israel, Japan and Saudi Arabia.
January 1st, 2004
Bou-Matic purchases Gascoigne-Melotte to strengthen its global market position.
January 1st, 2006
Bou-Matic and Gascoigne-Melotte are integrated into BouMatic LLC, a global dairy technology leader.
January 4th, 2011
BouMatic Robotics BV is founded in The Netherlands.
January 9th, 2011
Reveal and launch of the MR-S1 milking robot.
January 8th, 2012
Opening of BouMatic Robotics Canada
January 15th, 2012
Glacier Chill is introduced.
January 1st, 2014
Pulse MD monitoring system is released.
January 1st, 2017
BouMatic receives the Innov' SPACE Award for the SmartWay 90 rapid exit parallel stall.
January 1st, 2018
Launch of MR-S2 and MR-D2 milking robots with new innovative robot arm.
May 1st, 2018
The largest Xcalibur 360EX rotary - a 110-stall platform - is installed at High Plains Dairy in Kansas.
January 1st, 2020
The Gemini Milking Robot is released.
January 1st, 2021
SAC Milking now operates as a fully owned subsidiary of BouMatic.
January 1st, 2023
A 120-stall rotary is installed at Riverbend Dairy in Idaho.
September 12th, 2024
The Gemini UP is released.
September 13th, 2024
The Gemini MAX is released.
February 1st, 2024
This new product range includes: - The Butler Gold Pro Feed Pusher - The Shuttle Eco Feeding Robot - The FlyPit Bedding Robot