MOUNTAIN WEST DAIRY SERVICES

What MOUNTAIN WEST DAIRY SERVICES does

Mountain West Dairy Services is a privately held, family-owned dairy equipment and services business founded in 2001 by Craig and Susan Johansen and headquartered in Idaho Falls, Idaho. The company installs, services, and supplies equipment and consumables for commercial dairy farms, operating as an authorized dealer for more than twelve leading dairy equipment manufacturers including GEA, DeLaval, BouMatic, Mueller, Waikato, Afimilk, AMS Galaxy, FutureCow, Animat, Anderson-Negele, Saveco, WAMGROUP, and E-Zee Milking Equipment.

Its core service offering spans scheduled dairy maintenance (air filter replacement, vacuum pump oil changes, milk hose replacement, leak checks, condenser maintenance, Freon checks), refrigeration servicing, milking parlor and pipeline repair, dairy barn construction and remodels, custom metal fabrication, and recurring delivery of pre/post dips, detergents, acids, and chlorine. Service delivery is organized around dedicated route specialists covering Idaho Falls, Preston, and Montana territories, supported by three physical locations: the Idaho Falls headquarters and shop, the Preston branch opened in 2014, and the Manhattan, Montana warehouse opened in 2008.

The business model combines hardware resale (dealer margins on equipment from manufacturer partners) with recurring professional services revenue (maintenance contracts, repairs, custom fabrication) and consumable supply (dairy chemicals on monthly delivery). In 2021, the company spun off Mountain West Farm Equipment as a separate affiliated entity to handle the growing feed mixer and tractor business, allowing MWDS to focus on dairy-specific services. The customer base is concentrated in commercial dairy operations across Idaho, Montana, Utah, and surrounding western states. No external investors or institutional capital is indicated in the available data.

Name

MOUNTAIN WEST DAIRY SERVICES

Legal name

Mountain West Dairy Services

Website

https://mountainwestdairy.com

Company type

Private

Founded year

2001

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

1–10 employees

Short description

Mountain West Dairy Services is a family-owned Idaho Falls-based dairy equipment dealer and service company that installs, maintains, and supplies equipment and chemicals for commercial dairy farms across Idaho, Montana, Utah, and surrounding western states, operating as an authorized dealer for more than a dozen leading dairy equipment manufacturers.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Dairy Equipment Services

SIC

Refrigeration & Service Industry Machinery (3580), Agricultural Services (700)

akta.pro primary industry

Milking Parlor & Dairy Farm Support Services (Non-veterinary) (AFAEALAK)

akta.pro secondary industry

Milk Cooling, Storage & Transfer Equipment (Bulk Tanks, Plate Coolers, Pumps) (AFAAAIAC)

Keywords

• Dairy equipment services
• Milking system maintenance
• Dairy refrigeration services
• Dairy barn construction
• Agricultural equipment supply

Headquarters

HQ city

Idaho Falls

HQ country

United States

HQ region

North America

Offices3 records

Markets served

GTM type

B2B

Offering type

Services

Cost components

Personnel, Operations, Supply Chain, Marketing or Sales, Infrastructure

Revenue model

1. Equipment Sales: Sales of dairy equipment from manufacturer partners including GEA, DeLaval, BouMatic, and other major dairy equipment brands. The company acts as a dealer for these manufacturers.
2. Maintenance and Repair Services: Scheduled dairy maintenance including air filter replacement, vacuum pump oil changes, milk hose replacement, leak checks, condenser unit blowing, Freon level checks. Includes dairy repairs, remodels, and new construction services.
3. Dairy Chemicals and Supplies: Delivery of pre and post dips, detergents, acids, and chlorine. Monthly delivery schedules available for dairy chemicals.
4. Custom Fabrication: Individual custom fabrication services for dairy equipment on request basis.

Go-to-market motion2 records

Distribution channels2 records

Marketing channels1 record

Core offering

Mountain West Dairy Services provides scheduled maintenance, repair, refrigeration servicing, and new construction for commercial dairy barns, alongside authorized dealer sales of dairy equipment from manufacturers including GEA, DeLaval, and BouMatic. The company also supplies dairy chemicals (pre/post dips, detergents, acids, chlorine) via monthly delivery and offers custom metal fabrication for dairy equipment. Its customer base consists of commercial dairy operations across Idaho, Montana, Utah, and surrounding western states.

Product overview

Mountain West Dairy Services is a service company, not a software platform. The company provides refrigeration services, complete dairy barn services, dairy maintenance, dairy barn construction, and custom fabrication. They serve Idaho, Montana, Utah, and surrounding areas since 2001. The company operates as a dealer for multiple equipment manufacturers including GEA, DeLaval, BouMatic, Saveco, WAMGROUP, FutureCow, AMS Galaxy, Afimilk, Anderson Negele, Mueller, Waikato, and E-Zee Milking Equipment. Their core service offering consists of dairy maintenance (scheduled maintenance, repairs, chemical supply), dairy barn construction and remodels, refrigeration services, and custom fabrication. In 2021, they branched into Mountain West Farm Equipment (a sister company) to handle feed mixer sales and service.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Products and services

• Refrigeration Services Refrigeration services for dairy operations including scheduled maintenance, leak checks, condenser unit maintenance, and Freon level checks. Targeted at commercial dairy farms requiring reliable milk cooling and storage.
• Dairy Maintenance Services Scheduled and emergency maintenance services for dairy operations including air filter replacement, vacuum pump oil changes, milk hose replacement, and chemical deliveries. Targeted at commercial dairy farms.
• Dairy Repairs and Remodels Repair, remodel, and new construction services for dairy facilities covering refrigeration, pipeline, and milking component installation. Targeted at commercial dairy farms upgrading or expanding operations.
• Dairy Barn Construction Complete dairy barn construction services including new builds and full remodels with professional expertise on efficient systems. Targeted at commercial dairy operations building new facilities or remodeling existing barns.
• Custom Fabrication Custom metal fabrication services available on an individual basis for dairy equipment needs. Targeted at commercial dairy farms requiring specialized or modified equipment components.
• Dairy Chemicals Supply Supply and delivery of pre and post dips, detergents, acids, and chlorine for dairy operations, with monthly delivery schedules available. Targeted at commercial dairy farms for ongoing consumable needs.
• GEA Dairy Equipment Sales Authorized dealer sales of GEA dairy and farming equipment including milking systems and farm equipment. GEA is a globally leading producer of technical innovation and integrated product solutions for dairy operations since 1926. Targeted at commercial dairy farms.
• DeLaval Dairy Equipment Sales Authorized dealer sales of DeLaval dairy and farming machinery, including milking systems and dairy farm equipment. DeLaval is a Swedish manufacturer split from Alfa Laval in 1991. Targeted at commercial dairy farms.
• BouMatic Dairy Equipment Sales Authorized dealer sales of BouMatic milking systems and dairy farm equipment including milking parlors, herd management systems, milk cooling systems, dairy hygiene chemicals, udder healthcare products, and hoof care products. Targeted at commercial dairy farms.
• Mueller Milk Cooling and Storage Equipment Sales Sales of Mueller milk cooling and storage systems with over half a century of manufacturer experience in milk coolers. Targeted at commercial dairy farms requiring milk cooling and storage capacity.
• Afimilk Cow Monitoring Equipment Sales Sales of Afimilk cow monitoring systems that proactively detect and facilitate early diagnosis and treatment of mastitis, ketosis, and feed deficiencies, providing critical alerts such as calving difficulties and heat detection. Targeted at commercial dairy farms seeking herd health monitoring technology.
• FutureCow Teatscrubber Prep System Sales Sales of FutureCow dairy equipment designed to improve parlor operations, including the Teatscrubber Prep System for washing, sanitizing, drying, and stimulating cow teats prior to milking. Targeted at commercial dairy farms.
• AMS-Galaxy Automatic Milking Systems Sales Sales of AMS-Galaxy automatic milking systems bringing Galaxy Astrea 20.20 and other Insentec technology advancements from Holland to the United States, focusing on efficient, affordable, reliable automatic milking systems. Targeted at commercial dairy farms seeking robotic milking automation.
• Waikato Milking Systems Sales Sales of Waikato Milking Systems dairy technology with focus on innovation, performance, and durability, designed to save farmers time and money. Targeted at commercial dairy farms.
• E-Zee Milking Equipment Sales Sales of E-Zee Milking Equipment including new replacement parts and refurbished equipment for the dairy industry — claws, milk hose, stainless steel fittings, portable milkers, vacuum pumps — and North American distribution for NuPulse brand equipment. Targeted at commercial dairy farms requiring replacement parts or refurbished milking equipment.
• Anderson-Negele Instrumentation Sales Sales of Anderson-Negele hygienic instrumentation solutions for processors of food, beverage, and life sciences products. Targeted at dairy processing and food/beverage operations.
• Saveco Water Treatment Equipment Sales Sales of Saveco municipal and industrial water, wastewater, and sludge/septage treatment solutions (North American subsidiary of WAMGROUP). Targeted at dairy and agricultural operations requiring water treatment.
• WAMGROUP Bulk Solids Handling Equipment Sales Sales of WAMGROUP screw conveyors and bulk solids handling and processing equipment, a global market leader founded in Modena, Italy in 1968, serving 40 countries. Targeted at dairy and agricultural operations requiring bulk material handling.
• Animat Rubber Flooring Sales Sales of Animat recycled rubber flooring for dairy, beef, and horse industries, anti-fatigue mats, and floor protection products for commercial and industrial areas (40 years of manufacturer experience). Targeted at dairy and livestock operations.

Segments1 record

Ideal customer profiles1 record

Technology focussed No

API detail

Has API

No

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AI maturity

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Partnerships

13 partnerships are on record, tiered core and minor.

• GEAcoreChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorGlobally leading producer of dairy equipment and farm technologies since 1926. Mountain West is an authorized dealer for GEA products including milking systems and farm equipment.
• DeLavalcoreChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorSwedish dairy and farming machinery company founded in 1883, split from Alfa Laval in 1991. Leading producer of milking systems and dairy farming equipment.
• BouMaticcoreChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorGlobal leader in design and manufacture of milking systems and dairy farm equipment including milking parlors, herd management systems, milk cooling systems, and dairy hygiene products.
• SavecominorChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorProvides municipal and industrial water, wastewater, and sludge treatment solutions. North American subsidiary of WAMGROUP.
• WAMGROUPminorChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorGlobal market leader in Screw Conveyors and bulk solids handling equipment, founded 1968, employs 2,500 people at 60+ locations in 40 countries.
• FutureCowminorChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorFounded in 2008 to design dairy equipment for improving parlor operations. Known for Teatscrubber Prep System for cow teat prep prior to milking.
• AMS GalaxyminorChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorBringing Galaxy Astrea 20.20 and Insentec technology from Holland to the United States. Focus on efficient, affordable, reliable automatic milking systems.
• AfimilkminorChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorCow monitoring tools for heat detection, mastitis detection, ketosis diagnosis, feed deficiency monitoring, and calving alerts. Improves herd fertility and lactation intervals.
• Anderson NegeleminorChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorGlobal instrumentation company providing hygienic instrumentation solutions for food, beverage, and life sciences products. Works with OEMs and system integrators.
• MuellerminorChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorOver half a century building milk cooling and storage systems. Known for highest quality milk cooling and storage equipment.
• Waikato Milking SystemsminorChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorLeading designer and manufacturer of dairy technology with focus on innovation, performance and durability. Known for products that save farmers time and money.
• E-Zee Milking EquipmentminorChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorAmerican owned company specializing in new replacement parts and refurbished equipment for dairy industry. North American distributor for NuPulse brand equipment.
• AnimatminorChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorCanadian company specializing in recycled rubber flooring for dairy, beef, and horse industries for 40 years. Also produces anti-fatigue mats and floor protection products.

Scale indicators3 records

Recent moves9 records

Expansion highlights4 records

Emerging players

• FutureCow: FutureCow designs dairy parlor equipment including the Teatscrubber Prep System for cow teat preparation. Mountain West is an authorized FutureCow dealer; FutureCow is an emerging player in the dairy parlor equipment niche.

Broad incumbents

• Waikato Milking Systems: Waikato Milking Systems is a New Zealand-based designer and manufacturer of dairy milking technology. Mountain West is an authorized Waikato dealer; Waikato is a broad incumbent in the same dairy equipment value chain.
• Afimilk: Afimilk is an Israeli manufacturer of cow monitoring and herd management technology (heat detection, mastitis, ketosis). Mountain West is an authorized Afimilk dealer; Afimilk is a broad incumbent in the dairy monitoring/automation category.
• Paul Mueller Company: Paul Mueller Company manufactures milk cooling and storage equipment with over 50 years of industry presence. Mountain West is an authorized Mueller dealer; Mueller is a broad incumbent in the dairy cooling/storage equipment category.
• Fullwood Packo: Fullwood Packo is a UK-based dairy equipment manufacturer producing milking systems, cooling, and milk handling equipment. As a competing OEM in the dairy equipment value chain, Fullwood Packo is a broad incumbent serving similar dairy farm customers.
• BouMatic: BouMatic is a global dairy equipment manufacturer producing milking parlors, herd management, milk cooling, and hygiene products. Mountain West is an authorized BouMatic dealer; BouMatic is a broad incumbent in the same dairy equipment category.
• Dairymaster: Dairymaster is an Irish dairy equipment manufacturer producing milking parlors, automated systems, and herd management technology. As a competing OEM in the dairy equipment space, Dairymaster is a broad incumbent serving similar dairy customers.
• GEA: GEA is one of the world's largest dairy equipment manufacturers, producing milking systems, milk cooling, and farm technologies. Mountain West is an authorized GEA dealer; GEA is a broad incumbent in the same dairy equipment value chain.
• Lely: Lely is a Dutch manufacturer specializing in robotic milking systems and dairy automation. As a competing OEM in the milking equipment space, Lely represents a broad incumbent whose products serve overlapping dairy customers in the same western US region.
• DeLaval: DeLaval is a global Swedish dairy equipment manufacturer (milking systems, cooling, herd management). Mountain West is an authorized DeLaval dealer; DeLaval is a broad incumbent sharing the same dairy equipment value chain.

Market position

Strengths5 records

Weaknesses5 records

Competitive moat3 records

Key risks6 records

Key highlights7 records

Customer concentration

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Revenue estimate

Valuation estimate

Number of profiles

Profiles7 records

Subsidiaries1 record

Funding overview

Funding rounds

Investors

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M&A

Investments

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