Balclutha
2A Elizabeth Street,
Balclutha 9230
Phone: 03 418 3851
Email: balclutha@cowley.co.nz
Monday – Friday 8am – 5pm
Milking Systems & Refrigeration
Complete Dairy Solutions
From new dairy shed builds to upgrades and ongoing maintenance, Cowley delivers complete solutions to keep your dairy operation running smoothly. Our experienced team combines electrical, mechanical, and refrigeration expertise to ensure every system—milking, cooling, or control—performs efficiently, reliably, and to standard.
Whether you’re modernising an existing shed, building from the ground up, or maintaining critical plant equipment, we provide end-to-end service and trusted advice. Our goal is simple: to help you get the most out of your shed with smart, compliant, and long-lasting systems built for the demands of modern farming.
Shed upgrades
If your dairy shed is due for an upgrade, Cowley makes the process straightforward. From modernising milking systems and electrics to improving effluent management, pumps, and cooling setups, we’ll help you get the best performance from your shed. Our team works around your schedule to minimise disruptions, ensuring everything runs more efficiently, safely, and reliably than before.
New builds
When it comes to new dairy sheds and large industrial projects, we manage the entire process—from initial design and planning through to sourcing, construction, and installation. We also provide ongoing servicing and support to keep things running long after the build is complete.
With extensive experience across Southland and Otago, our team delivers practical solutions that work in the real world. Whether you’re starting from scratch or expanding existing facilities, we’ll make sure your build is completed to a high standard and ready to perform from day one.
"The Cowley team didn’t just install our system—they made sure it was set up for long-term performance. You can tell they take pride in doing things properly."
Our customers say
Our customers say
"Cowley made the whole process easy. From first contact to final sign-off, they were professional, friendly, and focused on getting it right."
Our customers say
Our customers say
"We know downtime costs money, so we treat every callout like it matters—because it does."
Cowley Service Technician
Cowley Service Technician
Dairy plant maintenance
Keeping your dairy plant in top condition is essential for both performance and compliance. We provide complete mechanical and electrical repairs and maintenance for all dairy plant systems, ensuring everything operates efficiently and reliably. Our team is certified to carry out MPTA milking machine testing, so you can be confident your equipment meets industry standards and regulatory requirements.
Whether it’s routine servicing, troubleshooting faults, or urgent repairs, we deliver the expertise needed to minimise downtime and protect your investment. With a proactive approach to maintenance, we help extend the life of your plant, reduce costly breakdowns, and keep your operation running at its best.
"We’re not happy unless the customer is. That’s the standard we work to every day."
- Our Staff
- Our Staff
Refrigeration
Refrigeration systems play a vital role in agricultural and commercial operations, particularly in food production and dairy. At Cowley, we deliver reliable refrigeration solutions designed to maintain product quality, support compliance, and improve efficiency—tailored to your site and needs.
Our team provides end-to-end services, including milk vat cooling systems for on-farm storage, commercial fit-outs of chillers, freezers, and display fridges, as well as ongoing maintenance and repair work. From scheduled servicing to urgent breakdowns, we respond quickly and work proactively to reduce downtime and safeguard your investment.
