In 2008 Erik VanDyk, a retired dairy farmer recognized that, with a good base of well-established dairy farms and labor costs among the highest in Canada, British Columbia was more than ready for robotic milking. After visiting many successful Lely owners in Ontario and Quebec, he partnered with Brian Rodenburg, a technician with 8 years' experience to form one of the first independent Lely dealerships in the country. From the beginning they recognized that nothing sells like success itself, and with a team of qualified individuals the company focus is on quality service, support, and advice which will ensure the success of Lely Astronaut users in all of British Columbia. more... See more text