Smithville, ON

Piersma Farms

Silver-Tech supported the build of a new robotic dairy barn using sand bedding and an efficient, fully automated setup to keep operations smooth and clean.

Key upgrades and equipment installations:

GEA Houle cable-drive alley and box scrapers to keep sand-bedded alleys clear and clean.
Futuro underground transfer pump with laser level control and high-level warning, designed to reliably move manure to an existing pit on the farm.
Maximus barn controller to automate and monitor curtains, fans, the flex auger, and manure systems—all from one platform.
BulkTech feed bin and auger to deliver pellets directly to the robotic milking units.
Jourdain stalls, gates, and headlocks for comfort and durability.
14 x 54” panel fans to keep airflow strong and cows comfortable year-round.

With these systems in place, the Piersma team benefits from easier day-to-day management and a barn designed for long-term productivity.