What Gallagher does

Gallagher Group Limited is a privately held, New Zealand-founded technology and manufacturing group headquartered in Hamilton since 1938, operating two distinct business areas: Gallagher Animal Management and Gallagher Security. The Animal Management division designs and manufactures electric fence energizers, weighing and electronic identification (EID) systems, wireless load bars, satellite-enabled liquid monitoring, the eShepherd GPS virtual-fencing platform, and the Goodnature humane pest-control line, selling through regional e-commerce storefronts (US, NZ, Australia, Canada, Chile, LATAM) and an international dealer/distributor network targeting farmers, lifestyle-block owners, and pet owners. The Security division offers the Command Centre integrated management platform paired with the Controller 7000 (C7000) hardware for access control, the new F5 and F6 monitored-pulse fence controllers for perimeter security, mobile credentialing via AccessNow, intruder alarm and cybersecurity integrations, and battery-free digital locking through the iLOQ partnership, sold through channel partners, system integrators, and direct enterprise field sales into federal, defense, intelligence, and critical-infrastructure markets.

The group's revenue mechanics combine hardware unit sales (energizers, controllers, readers, weigh scales), licensed Command Centre software with tiered licenses and versioned releases (e.g., v9.50), subscription software (Animal Performance app, Care Plan support contracts), and training/certification services. Group-level financials are not publicly disclosed; the company employs more than 1,500 people across Hamilton (HQ and primary manufacturing, 850+), regional hubs in Kansas City (North America flagship, opened 2012), Melbourne Epping (Australia flagship), Warwick (Europe flagship, opened 2022), plus offices in Atlanta, Owen Sound, Forest Hill, Gold Coast, Mudgee, and Groningen. Approximately 50% of technology is exported to North America, and products are deployed in over 160 countries. The group is led by CEO Kahl Betham (since 2021), with division CEOs Mark Junge (Security) and Rob Clayton (Animal Management, joined 2026) and a recently appointed CIO (Monique Mallon, 2025), reflecting a strategy of scaling both divisions globally while adding digital and recurring-revenue capabilities.

Name

Gallagher

Legal name

Gallagher Group Limited

Website

https://gallagher.com

Company type

Private

Founded year

1938

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

1,001–5,000 employees

Short description

Gallagher Group Limited is a privately held New Zealand technology and manufacturing group, founded 1938, operating two divisions: Gallagher Animal Management (electric fencing, weighing, EID, virtual fencing) and Gallagher Security (Command Centre access control and integrated perimeter security), selling in over 160 countries to farmers, enterprises, and government/defense customers.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Integrated Security Systems and Agricultural Technology

NAICS

Support Activities for Animal Production (115210)

SIC

Agricultural Prod-Livestock & Animal Specialties (200)

akta.pro primary industry

Livestock Weighing, Sorting & Handling Facility Services (AFAEALAG)

akta.pro secondary industry

Animal Health Supply Chain, Procurement & Distributor Connectivity (HLAMAMAK)

Keywords

• Electric fencing systems
• Access control hardware
• Perimeter security solutions
• Livestock management technology
• Integrated security software

Headquarters

HQ city

Hamilton

HQ country

New Zealand

HQ region

Oceania

Offices12 records

Markets served

GTM type

B2B and B2C

Offering type

Hardware or Manufacturing

Cost components

Personnel, Operations, Supply Chain, Technology or R&D, Marketing or Sales, Infrastructure

Revenue model

1. Animal Management Hardware Sales: Direct and distributor-based sales of physical products including electric fence energizers, wire/cable, posts, insulators, weigh scales, EID readers, load bars, waterers, traps, and accessories through regional e-commerce storefronts and dealer networks.
2. Security Hardware Sales: Sales of access control hardware (controllers, readers, modules, credentials), perimeter hardware (fence controllers, sensors, gate hardware), High Security (PIV software), and SMB Security systems, often through channel partners and system integrators.
3. Security Software Licensing (Command Centre): Licensed Command Centre software with tiered licenses (Command Centre Licenses, Interfaces, Other Licenses), including PIV software for High Security. Versioned releases (e.g., v9.50) indicate recurring upgrade revenue.
4. Animal Performance Subscription: Subscription plans for the Animal Performance app launched for tracking livestock performance, indicating a shift to recurring software revenue.
5. Security Services & Care Plan: Recurring Care Plan support contracts, Security Health Check services, Training and Certification programs, and Technical Support services delivered globally.
6. Training and Certification Revenue: Training courses, certifications, and re-certifications for Channel Partners, installers, and End Users delivered through regional trainers (e.g., Security Solutions Trainer role).

Pricing tiers

Go-to-market motion5 records

Distribution channels8 records

Marketing channels11 records

Core offering

Gallagher Group Limited designs, manufactures, and markets technology solutions across two divisions: Gallagher Animal Management (electric fence energizers, weighing and EID systems, wireless load bars, satellite liquid monitoring, the eShepherd GPS virtual fencing platform, and the subscription-based Animal Performance app) and Gallagher Security (Command Centre integrated security management software, Controller 7000 / C7000 access control hardware, F5 and F6 monitored-pulse fence controllers, AccessNow mobile credentials, and SMB Security systems). Products are sold through direct e-commerce storefronts, authorized dealer and distributor networks, and a global channel partner and enterprise field sales motion across more than 160 countries.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Brands

• Gallagher Animal Management: Distinct business area of Gallagher delivering electric fencing, weighing and EID, data collection, wireless water monitoring, virtual fencing (eShepherd), and humane pest control (Goodnature) for farmers.
• Gallagher Security
• eShepherd
• Goodnature

Products and services

• Command Centre Licensed, centralized security management software that integrates access control, intruder alarms, perimeter security, and cybersecurity with mobile credential management via AccessNow, sold to enterprise and government security buyers via Channel Partners.
• Controller 7000 (C7000) Next-generation access control controller that anchors Gallagher's cyber-defence focused access control ecosystem and integrates with Command Centre.
• F5 and F6 Fence Controllers Smart monitored-pulse fence controllers with synchronization technology for perimeter security installations, designed to comply with IEC 60335-2-76 standards and integrate with Command Centre and C7000 series.
• eShepherd Virtual Fencing GPS-enabled neckband system that allows farmers to track, manage, and move livestock virtually without physical fences, for cattle and livestock producers.
• i Series Energizer System Remote fence monitoring system pairing i Series energizers with the i Series Gallagher Devices App to provide real-time alerts, fault detection, and remote control of electric fences for farmers and lifestyle owners.
• Animal Performance App Subscription-based hardware and software solution for tracking livestock growth and performance to support farm decision-making, sold via regional subscription tiers.
• Satellite Liquid Monitoring System Wireless tank-level monitoring system using satellite connectivity for remote water and fluid management on farms without reliable cellular coverage.
• Wireless Load Bars Wireless load bars that connect to Gallagher TW/TWR weigh scales or pair with a smartphone to weigh livestock for farmers and ranchers.
• AccessNow Mobile credential solution that enables smartphone-based access control integrated with the Command Centre platform for enterprise and government security buyers.
• Lithium Solar Fence Energizers Battery and solar-powered fence energizers that enable managed and rotational grazing in remote locations without access to mains power.
• Goodnature Humane Pest Control Traps Humane smart traps for rats, mice, and squirrels sold as part of the Gallagher Animal Management product portfolio for farms, lifestyle blocks, and rural property owners.

Quantifiable outcome

• Gallagher Security team doubled in size in four years under Mark Junge's leadership
• +4 more outcomes

Named customers7 records

Ideal customer profiles2 records

Technology focussed Yes

API detail

Has API

No

API docs

API detail

Core technology

AI maturity

App detail

Integration1 record

Feature10 records

Partnerships

25 partnerships are on record, tiered flagship, core and minor.

• DairyNZflagshipStrategic or Co-development Partner · 12 June 2026DairyNZ leads the seven-year Responsible Dairy project, a $45.85 million initiative funded by government and industry to lift the New Zealand dairy sector's productivity plateau since 2015. Targets include 20% growth in milksolids by 2050, 20% reduction in nitrogen leaching per hectare, 60% increase in riparian planting, and 50% increase in protected wetland areas, delivered through a national network of 35-40 partner farms and demonstration sites. Gallagher participates alongside MPI and other agribusinesses.
• HaltercoreStrategic or Co-development Partner · 12 June 2026Halter is participating in the DairyNZ-led Responsible Dairy project as one of multiple dairy companies, agribusinesses, and financial institutions supporting the seven-year $45.85 million programme.
• Craigmore SustainablescoreStrategic or Co-development Partner · 12 June 2026Craigmore Sustainables participates in the DairyNZ-led Responsible Dairy project as a partner-farms contributor to the seven-year programme addressing New Zealand dairy productivity and sustainability.
• Dairy HoldingscoreStrategic or Co-development Partner · 12 June 2026Dairy Holdings participates in the DairyNZ-led Responsible Dairy project as a dairy-company partner in the $45.85 million programme.
• Pāmu (Landcorp Farming)coreStrategic or Co-development Partner · 12 June 2026Pāmu participates in the DairyNZ-led Responsible Dairy project as a major New Zealand agribusiness partner in the seven-year programme.
• Fertiliser Association of New ZealandcoreStrategic or Co-development Partner · 12 June 2026Industry association participating in the DairyNZ-led Responsible Dairy project as part of the partner network targeting nitrogen leaching and other sustainability outcomes.
• Ministry for Primary Industries (MPI)coreStrategic or Co-development Partner · 12 June 2026New Zealand government ministry co-funding and participating in the DairyNZ-led Responsible Dairy seven-year programme alongside industry partners.
• iLOQ OycoreTechnology or Integration · 25 February 2026iLOQ integrated its battery-free digital locking systems with Gallagher Security's Command Centre platform, enabling unified access management across multiple sites. The integration combines iLOQ's NFC-based smart lock technology with Gallagher's centralized security management software, allowing operators to manage cardholder permissions, phone keys, and key fobs from a single interface. The partnership addresses evolving access control needs across multiple sectors globally.
• SwyftxflagshipGTM or Marketing Partner · 12 October 2025Swyftx signed a multi-year sponsorship deal to become an official partner of all five New Zealand Super Rugby Pacific clubs including the Gallagher Chiefs, alongside parallel naming-rights deals with Rugby Australia for Super Rugby Pacific and Super Rugby Women's competitions in Australia until end of 2027. The deal is the world's first sponsorship of a rugby union competition by a cryptocurrency exchange.
• Habitat for HumanityflagshipOthersGlobal community partnership where Gallagher sends teams to Thailand, Vietnam, Cambodia and beyond to assist in home building projects for the poorest communities. Teams contribute building, labouring, painting, plastering, and roofing support across multiple international locations.
• Macmillan Cancer SupportcoreOthersUK charity partnership with Gallagher UK team raising funds and contributing through quiz events, coffee mornings, hikes, and golf days to support people living with cancer.
• BraveheartscoreOthersAustralia's leading child protection agency supported by Gallagher to deliver industry-leading child protection training, specialist counselling, research and lobbying programmes.
• Men's Shed AssociationcoreOthersAustralian community development organisation supported by Gallagher Australia through provision of security systems to multiple Men's Shed facilities, safeguarding machinery and tools.
• Waikato UniversityflagshipOthersMulti-programme partnership with Waikato University including Cyber Security scholarships, Engineering scholarships, and Naming Rights of the Gallagher Performing Arts Centre.
• Ka'aute Pasifika Community VillagecoreOthersHamilton-based charitable trust providing health, education, employment and social services to Pasifika communities; supported by Gallagher through donation of industry-leading security hardware and software for the community hub.
• Coastguard New Zealand (Raglan and Waihi Beach units)flagshipOthersLong-standing community partnership supporting volunteer Coastguard units that brought almost 8,000 people safely home in the prior year.
• Waikato Westpac Rescue HelicopterflagshipOthersLong-standing sponsor since 1987 of the Waikato Westpac Rescue Helicopter, which has undertaken more than 17,800 missions delivering critical care flight paramedics to injured persons across New Zealand's rugged terrain.
• Don Bosco Centers (Kansas City)coreOthersKansas City organisation helping families in need with essential services, meals, and child-focused programmes; supported financially and through hands-on volunteering by the Gallagher US team in 2022.
• Yes Charity (London)minorOthersLondon-based not-for-profit creating opportunities for at-risk youth through sports and community clubs; Gallagher UK team supported with activities including racing yacht days and outdoor challenges events in 2022.
• Gallagher Chiefs (Super Rugby)flagshipOthersFlagship naming-rights sponsorship of the Gallagher Chiefs, a professional New Zealand Super Rugby Pacific franchise, supporting both elite competition and community engagement programmes.
• Waikato Hockey (Gallagher Hockey Centre)flagshipOthers25+ year sponsorship supporting Waikato Hockey and naming rights of the Gallagher Hockey Centre, which sees 110,000 visitors per year and hosts thousands of games from juniors to international players.
• University of St Andrews RugbyminorOthersSponsorship of women's and men's rugby at the University of St Andrews as part of Gallagher's grassroots community sport support.
• Gold Coast District Rugby UnionminorOthersSponsorship of Gold Coast District Rugby Union as part of grassroots community rugby support in Australia.
• Northern Tasmania Junior Soccer AssociationminorOthersSponsorship of junior soccer in Northern Tasmania as part of grassroots sport support in Australia.
• Brighton Rugby Union Football Club (South Australia)minorOthersSponsorship of Brighton Rugby Union Football Club in South Australia as part of grassroots rugby support.

Scale indicators9 records

Recent moves8 records

Expansion highlights6 records

Direct peers

• Halter: NZ-based virtual fencing and livestock management platform using GPS-enabled collars to move and monitor cattle. Directly competes with Gallagher's eShepherd in NZ dairy, including participation in the same DairyNZ Responsible Dairy programme.
• Genetec: Provides unified security platform (Security Center) for access control, video, and intrusion across enterprise and government markets. Directly competes with Gallagher Command Centre, especially in critical infrastructure and higher education.
• Nedap: Dutch technology company offering Nedap Livestock Management (individual cow identification, weighing, sort gates) and Nedap Security Management (access control). Two-business structure mirrors Gallagher's Animal Management + Security split.
• LenelS2 (Carrier): Carrier-owned access control and security management systems (OnGuard) widely deployed across commercial, federal, and education markets. Direct competitor to Gallagher Security in enterprise access control.
• Allflex (MSD Animal Health): Global leader in livestock identification tags, EID, and animal monitoring solutions under MSD Animal Health. Overlaps with Gallagher's EID readers and weighing hardware at farm level.
• Tru-Test (Datamars Livestock): Provides electronic identification (EID) readers, weigh scales, and milk metering under the Datamars Livestock portfolio. Directly competes with Gallagher's weighing and EID product lines across farmer and rancher segments.

Broad incumbents

• HID Global (ASSA ABLOY): Global identity and access management leader offering readers, credentials, and mobile access solutions. Competes with Gallagher Security across readers/credentials while offering broader identity solutions.
• Datamars: Global animal identification, traceability, and textile RFID solutions provider. Owns Tru-Test and other livestock brands, offering broader RFID and traceability infrastructure than Gallagher's farm-facing solutions.
• Honeywell Security: Large incumbent offering Pro-Watch and integrated security platforms across enterprise, federal, and critical infrastructure. Significantly larger R&D and global reach than Gallagher Security.

Others

• Pellerin Milnor: Industrial laundry and textile equipment manufacturer. Tangentially related via Hamilton, NZ/global industrial manufacturing adjacency; included as a regional/operational peer for Hamilton-based industrial manufacturing scale, not a product competitor.

Market position

Strengths5 records

Weaknesses5 records

Competitive moat6 records

Key risks6 records

Key highlights6 records

Customer concentration

• Xx.com/GallagherSecure
• YouTubeyoutube.com/user/GallagherSecurityTV
• Facebookfacebook.com/GallagherAU
• LinkedInlinkedin.com/company/gallagher
• Instagraminstagram.com/gallagher.latam

Revenue estimate

Valuation estimate

Number of profiles

Profiles8 records

Subsidiaries6 records

Funding overview

Funding rounds5 records

Investors1 record

Funding detail is available on the Subscription and Enterprise plan.Contact sales →

M&A

Investments4 records

M&A and investment is available on the Subscription and Enterprise plan.Contact sales →

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