Milking Equipment Association

11/03/2026

02/11/2025

Rhodri Lorenz from Lely Center Midlands completed his Accredited Category 3 Technician. As part of MSTA Technician's week we have asked Rhodri how he feels he has benefitted from doing the qualification...
''I'm a lot more confident as an engineer. When I'm on farm I can consider other things about the farmers cows, not just the robots, I see the bigger picture.
It has really benefitted me as a technician. Opened my eyes to milking techniques and principles. It covered a lot more detail about cow health and how the effect milking equipment can have on them. I can sign off work which red tractor are looking for.''
It needs to be pushed a lot more to all technicians.''

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02/11/2025

To celebrate MSTA Technician's Week, we're proud to continually support employees of GEA and our network of local dealers in increasing their knowledge, practical skills and expertise.



The MSTA Category 2 Accreditation is for working dairy technicians to demonstrate that they are trained to work safely with due regard to the well-being of self, the animals milked, and the operators of the equipment.

The MSTA Category 3 Accreditation is for skilled and experienced Dairy Technicians who are capable of supervising others and/or leading a team.

Congratulations to the 2025 graduates of GEA are as follows

Cat 2 2025
1. Nicole Sangster – Venture Dairy Services - GEA
2. Thomas Martin – Venture Dairy Services - GEA
1. Ryan Bridges - Negus Chase
2. Samuel Jenkins – Negus Chase
3. Charlie Woodmass - Clarkson Dairy Services

Cat 3 2025
4. Luke Shadrick – Venture Dairy Services - GEA
5. Mark Easden – Venture Dairy Services - GEA



Venture Dairy Services

Milking Equipment Association

Negus Chase Ltd

29/10/2025

As part of MSTA Technician's Week, we're highlighting:
🔧 Nigel Ross from Mathers Ltd
🎓 MSTA Accredited Technician – Cat 3 2025

Nigel’s MSTA accreditation gives him the confidence and expertise to keep our milking systems running at their best. His training means he can spot issues early, carry out precise installations, and help farmers avoid costly breakdowns, all while supporting milk quality and animal welfare.

🛠️ Technicians like Nigel are a key part of the dairy team. With MSTA training behind them, they bring specialist knowledge, practical skills and a real understanding of how vital well-maintained equipment is to the day-to-day running of a successful farm.

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10/09/2025

We've had a fantastic day at UK Dairy Day, discussing everything about the MEA, and our MSTA courses.

Lots of interest in both Category 2 and Category 3 courses. For more information visit https://milkingsystems.co.uk/