The verified answer
As of Oct 2026, DEPLOY verifies DeLaval: 1 model, 9 deployments across 7 regions. 5 sources back the record.
CategoryAgricultural robots
Overview
DeLaval is a Swedish agricultural robotics company developing automated milking systems (VMS) and robotic feeding solutions for dairy farms. A subsidiary of Tetra laval.
Verified record
- Verified deployments
- 9 deployments on file
- Active incidents
- None on file
Key facts
Heritage and HQ (primary DeLaval)
Hamra Farm R&D site (primary DeLaval)
Voluntary robotic milking
Robotic arm and herd management
Data & sources
Web sources
5
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Models (1)
View all models →DeLaval on the deployment map
View the global map9 verified deployments across 7 regions, newest verified Jun 2025. Explore where DeLaval's robots are operating, by place and type.
- operationalVMS V310 at Ontario, Canada (multiple farms) →North America · verified Jun 2025
- announcedVMS V310 at Cieszymowo, Poland →Central Europe · verified Jul 2024
- operationalVMS V310 at El-VI Farms LLC, New York, USA →Northeast · verified Jun 2024
- operationalVMS V310 at Enniscorthy, Ireland →Western Europe · verified Jun 2024
- operationalVMS V310 at United States (Hepler Farms) →verified May 2024
- operationalVMS V310 at 20 farms across 13 countries →Colorado · verified Jan 2024
- operationalVMS V310 at Bylderup Bov, Denmark →Western Europe · verified May 2023
- operationalVMS V310 at Vankleek Hill, Ontario, Canada →North America · verified Mar 2023
- operationalVMS V310 at Rancho Pepper Dairy, Texas, USA →Southwest · verified Jan 2022
View the full DeLaval deployment record →
Relationships
Founders (1)
- Gustaf de Lavalcofounderno longer at company
Former / Previously (1)
- Gustaf de Laval Founder (1845–1913)
Safety record
No incidents on record for DeLaval.
Only active incidents are counted. Retracted incidents are excluded from this summary but remain reachable at their canonical URLs.
Full safety record: incidents, sourcing, and exposure data →
Operator customers (1)
- DeLaval9 deployments
Recent coverage
DeLaval in third-party press
Peer companies
- DJI7 models
- Naio Technologies4 models
- WORX Landroid4 models
- Carbon Robotics3 models
- Solinftec3 models
- AgriPass2 models
Financial state
- Reporting basis
- private_reported
- Lifecycle stage
- mature
- Counterparty risk class
- low
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Acquisitions (1)
- acquired by Tetra Laval Groupfull acquisition
Recent activity
Every change to this record is dated, sourced, and independently verified where marked.
- Record createdJun 24, 2026
Added to the verified registry
- Deployment verifiedVerifiedJun 1, 2025
VMS V310 at Ontario, Canada (multiple farms)
- Deployment verifiedVerifiedJul 18, 2024
VMS V310 at Cieszymowo, Poland
- Deployment verifiedVerifiedJun 1, 2024
VMS V310 at Enniscorthy, Ireland
- Deployment verifiedVerifiedJun 1, 2024
VMS V310 at El-VI Farms LLC, New York, USA
Sources (5)
- https://www.delaval.com/en/explore-our-farm-solutions/automatic-milking/
- https://www.delaval.com/global/about-us/
- https://www.delaval.com/global/hamra-farm/
- https://www.delaval.com/en-us/farm-solutions/milking/delaval-vms-series/
- https://www.delaval.com/en-us/farm-solutions/milking/delaval-vms-series/key-features/
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Methodology: Verified · 5 sources (no primary) · last reviewed 2026-09-29
Verification posture
Verified
Low confidence
Review state
Stable
Last reviewed 2026-09-29
Sources by quality tier
- 5
- unclassified
- Unclassified source
The framework is documented at /methodology. Corrections at /corrections. Reviewer: DEPLOY editorial team.
Methodology surface for DeLaval.Peer companies
- DJI7 models
- Naio Technologies4 models
- WORX Landroid4 models
- Carbon Robotics3 models
- Solinftec3 models
- AgriPass2 models
In the press
Recent coverage mentioning DeLaval from third-party publications. Automatically surfaced; not part of the verified registry record.
Julie Geldhof: “What we do simply has to be right – it has a real impact.”
2026 has been declared the International Year of the Woman Farmer by the United Nations. A great moment to reflect on the women who — both on the farm and beyond – are helping…
“I see an opportunity for DeLaval to deliver”
Liisa Staudinger, Sales Representative, brings a clear, customer-focused approach to her work at DeLaval, shaped by her agricultural background and strong sense of reliability.…
Tetra Laval Group Report 2025/2026 is now live
What does quality really mean in modern food production? This question lies at the heart of the Tetra Laval Group Report 2025/2026, now live and available to download. The report…
Milk composition insight at every milking – coming soon to DeLaval VMS™ V300
Tumba, Sweden, 7 May 2026 – Turn every milking into a milk‑solids check – no sampling, no consumables. DeLaval has expanded its BioSensors portfolio with Milk Solids Analysis, a…
Gustaf de Laval Fund – call for applications
Applications are now open for the Gustaf de Laval Fund – our long‑running and popular initiative that supports master’s and PhD students worldwide through funding and close…
Science in the Spotlight: mastitis and behavioural changes
What if cows could signal that they were developing mastitis days before any visible symptoms appear? New research suggests that, in many cases, they already do – through changes…
Comments by the Chairman of the Board | Tetra Laval
Tetra Laval Group Board chairman Lars Renstrom's annual commentary on the group's performance, noting slight revenue decrease with good profitability and excellent cash flow.
DeLaval unveils faster, smarter, bigger milking robot model
DeLaval unveils the 2025 model of its VMS V300 series voluntary milking system with improved speed and intelligence.
DeLaval Press Release Archives
DeLaval launches the MA Series milking automation control unit. VMS Batch Milking in use on 20 farms across 13 countries.
Machine-readable surfaces
- Markdown mirror: /companies/delaval.md
- RSS feed: /companies/delaval/feed.xml
- JSON-LD: embedded in this page’s head
- REST API: /v1/companies/fa487d93-4212-4d86-89ea-3eacf39fda98
- Revision history: /companies/delaval/history
- Data documentation: /data
- Query this programmatically: Deploy MCP
Peer companies
- DJI7 models
- Naio Technologies4 models
- WORX Landroid4 models
- Carbon Robotics3 models
- Solinftec3 models
- AgriPass2 models
Video
DeLaval VMS V300 milking robot demonstrated on Simon Butler's farm, enhancing grazing, cow health, and farm efficiency.
Heat Index
Serious50/100
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Reality vs attention
DeLaval draws attention at the 51st percentile but verifies reality at the 97th percentile among ag robots. Hype Gap -45.7, 43rd widest among ag robots.
6-month trend
Analysis
Clean safety record across 9 verified deployments. Strong deployment footprint with 8 operational sites across 9 countries. Limited public funding data for capital position assessment.
Signal flags
Dimension breakdown
Verified signal
Attention (reach, not merit)
DEPLOY Intelligence scores are computed from verified registry data: confirmed deployments, disclosed funding rounds, regulatory filings, active job listings, video viewership, and press coverage. Confidence ratings reflect data availability. Scores update nightly.
DEPLOY Indices — verified vs claimed
Last computed: Oct 2, 2026