Dairypower

What Dairypower does

DP, formerly Dairypower, is an Irish family-owned manufacturer founded in 1973 by John O'Donovan and headquartered in Macroom, Co. Cork, Ireland. The company designs, manufactures, and sells slurry management technology and livestock handling equipment for dairy, beef, pig, and sheep farming operations. Its products are deployed across more than 40 countries via a dealer-based distribution model, with a UK subsidiary (Dairypower UK Ltd.) based in Fishguard, Wales, supporting European distribution.

The company's product portfolio is anchored by three core lines: the Pro-Clean Ratchet Scraper System (launched 1984, patented), the Smart Slurry Aeration System (launched 1998, with more than 4,000 units installed globally), and the Eco-Clean Rope Scraper System (launched 2010, featuring a patented double-winch mechanism). Supporting products include the Easy-Flo Backing Gate and the Cattle Clean Cow Brush (under the Walsh brand). Core technical differentiators include patented rotary valves, hydraulic scraper mechanisms, and aeration-based slurry treatment systems validated through research partnerships including Wageningen University.

DP generates revenue primarily through one-time capital equipment sales of custom-designed systems, supplemented by after-sales service, parts, and consumables. Pricing is quote-based and varies with farm size and configuration. The company rebranded from Dairypower to DP in 2023, signaling a strategic repositioning toward a broader agricultural technology identity beyond its dairy heritage. Customers are predominantly small and mid-sized livestock farms served through independent dealers, with no disclosed enterprise or government anchor accounts.

Name

Dairypower

Legal name

DP

Website

https://dairypower.com

Company type

Private

Founded year

1973

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

11–50 employees

Short description

DP (formerly Dairypower) is an Irish family-owned manufacturer of patented slurry management technology, including aeration systems and automated scrapers, sold through a global dealer network to dairy, beef, pig, and sheep farms across 40+ countries.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Agricultural Equipment

SIC

Farm Machinery & Equipment (3523)

akta.pro primary industry

Livestock & Dairy Equipment (IMAHACAG)

akta.pro secondary industries

Milking Parlor & Dairy Farm Support Services (Non-veterinary) (AFAEALAK), Feeding & Nutrition Systems (TMR Mixers, Feeders, Bunk Management) (AFAAAIAE)

Keywords

• Slurry management systems
• Agricultural equipment
• Farm aeration systems
• Automated scraper systems
• Livestock farm machinery

Headquarters

HQ city

Blarney

HQ country

Ireland

HQ region

Europe

Offices2 records

Markets served

GTM type

B2B

Offering type

Hardware or Manufacturing

Cost components

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

Revenue model

1. Smart Slurry Aeration System Sales: Sale of the flagship aeration system for slurry management. Systems are custom-designed for each storage facility and can be retrofitted into any tank regardless of size and shape. Includes pump unit, control box, and pipework.
2. Pro-Clean Ratchet Scraper System Sales: Sale of patented hydraulic scraper systems for automated slurry scraping in dairy, beef, and pig facilities. Available with internal or external ram options and custom blade configurations.
3. Eco-Clean Rope Scraper System Sales: Sale of electric rope scraper systems featuring patented double-winch technology that can clean up to four passages from one drive unit. Includes fully galvanised frame, STS wheels with tapered roller-bushes.
4. After-sales Service and Support: Ongoing after-sales support including warranty coverage (1-year on scraper systems, 10-year limited warranty on aeration system pipework). Same-day support available for customers.

Pricing tiers

Go-to-market motion1 record

Distribution channels1 record

Marketing channels4 records

Core offering

DP designs, manufactures, and sells slurry management equipment for dairy, beef, sheep, and pig farms, led by the Smart Slurry Aeration System and complemented by patented hydraulic and electric automated scraper systems. Products are custom-engineered per storage facility and sold through an accredited global dealer network spanning 40+ countries. The company also provides after-sales service, warranty coverage, and installation support through its Ireland headquarters and UK regional office.

Product overview

Dairypower (DP) is the world leader in slurry management technology, offering a comprehensive portfolio of farm equipment. The Smart Slurry Aeration System serves as the core flagship product—a patented, globally deployed aeration technology introduced in 1998 that now operates on over 4,000 farms worldwide. This is complemented by two automated scraper systems: the Pro-Clean Ratchet Scraper System (hydraulic-powered, weatherproof scraper for passage cleaning) and the Eco-Clean Rope Scraper System (electric rope scraper with patented double-winch for cost-effective cleaning). Additional products include the Easy-Flo Backing Gate for parlour cattle control and the Cattle Clean Cow Brush for animal welfare. The company was founded in 1973 and exports to over 40 countries.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Brands

• Smart Slurry Aeration System: Automated slurry mixing system that keeps slurry in a homogeneous, pumpable state without tractor agitation
• Pro-Clean Ratchet Scraper System
• Eco-Clean Rope Scraper System
• Easy-Flo Backing Gate
• Cattle Clean Cow Brush

Products and services

• Smart Slurry Aeration System The world's first slurry aeration system that automates slurry mixing using an air-pumping system installed below the slurry, keeping it in a homogeneous, pumpable state without manual tractor agitation. Custom-designed for each storage facility regardless of size, shape, or slurry density; can run up to 105 lines from one pump unit. Targets dairy, beef, sheep, and pig farms seeking to eliminate dangerous gas exposure, reduce labour and fertiliser costs, and improve year-round slurry quality.
• Pro-Clean Ratchet Scraper System Patented hydraulic ratchet scraper system for automated slurry scraping in dairy, beef, pig farms, and industrial applications. Features a double spring-loaded tongue that keeps the rail clean and operates in extreme weather conditions from freezing temperatures in Ukraine and Iceland to hot climates in Israel and the USA. Includes quarto-folded rail, hot-dip galvanised components, low-profile animal-friendly design, and internal or external ram options.
• Eco-Clean Rope Scraper System Patented double-winch electric rope scraper system that cleans up to four passages up to 200 metres long with a single controller. Features fully galvanised frame, STS Rope made from the world's strongest polyethylene-based fibre, stainless steel cable, and tapered roller-bush STS wheels for durability and low maintenance.
• Easy-Flo Backing Gate Hydraulic backing gate system that integrates with Dairypower's scraper technology to guide cattle safely and hygienically through the milking parlour, keeping yards clean. Designed for dairy operations seeking safer and more controlled cattle flow.
• Cattle Clean Cow Brush Automated rotating brush system that improves cattle health, welfare, and comfort by promoting natural grooming, eliminating parasites, and helping increase milk yield. Designed for dairy and mixed livestock farms as a complement to Dairypower's slurry management and scraping systems.

Quantifiable outcome

• 40% methane emissions reduction
• +7 more outcomes

Named customers7 records

Segments5 records

Ideal customer profiles4 records

Technology focussed No

API detail

Has API

No

API docs

API detail

Core technology

AI maturity

App detail

Feature4 records

Partnerships

One partnership is on record.

• Wageningen University (Netherlands)coreStrategic or Co-development PartnerWageningen University in the Netherlands adopted and tested the Smart Slurry Aeration System, confirming its environmental and agronomic benefits. This academic validation provides credibility for the technology's sustainability claims and nutrient improvement metrics.

Scale indicators10 records

Recent moves6 records

Expansion highlights5 records

Direct peers

• Bauer Group: Austrian manufacturer of irrigation, slurry management and separation equipment for agriculture. Bauer's slurry handling systems overlap with DP's aeration and farm waste management offerings, particularly in Central Europe.
• Fullwood Packo: UK-based dairy equipment manufacturer producing milking parlors, cooling tanks and milk handling systems. Operates in the same UK and European dairy farm segment as DP and shares a comparable niche manufacturer profile.
• Vogelsang: German specialist in pump and spreading technology for agricultural slurry and biogas applications. Vogelsang's slurry pumps and spreading equipment directly compete with DP's aeration technology on European livestock farms.
• Lely: Dutch global leader in dairy farm automation, including milking robots, feeding systems and barn equipment. Lely's Astronaut milking robots and barn automation overlap directly with DP's dairy barn equipment portfolio and target the same progressive dairy farmer customer.
• BouMatic: US-based dairy equipment manufacturer with milking systems, cooling tanks and cow comfort products. Targets the same dairy farm customer base as DP, particularly in North American markets.
• DeLaval: Swedish multinational dairy equipment manufacturer offering milking systems, cooling, hygiene and farm management solutions. Competes with DP in supplying automated equipment to dairy farms across Europe, North America and beyond.

Broad incumbents

• AGCO Corporation: US-based global agricultural equipment manufacturer with brands including Massey Ferguson and Valtra. AGCO's broad machinery portfolio and global dealer footprint represent both an incumbent threat and a potential partnership route for DP's slurry technology.
• John Deere: Global agricultural machinery giant with a broad equipment portfolio. While not a direct slurry aeration competitor, John Deere's dealer network and farm customer relationships could be leveraged to enter or undercut DP's markets.
• GEA Group: German industrial group with a large dairy equipment and farm technology division. GEA offers milking parlors, hygiene and slurry handling solutions that overlap with DP's offerings, though as part of a much broader industrial portfolio.
• Kuhn Group: French agricultural machinery manufacturer specializing in hay/forage, tillage and livestock equipment. Kuhn's livestock machinery range overlaps with DP's scraping and barn equipment, primarily in European markets.

Market position

Strengths5 records

Weaknesses5 records

Competitive moat4 records

Key risks6 records

Key highlights7 records

Customer concentration

• Xx.com/DairyPowerEquip

Revenue estimate

Valuation estimate

Number of profiles

Profiles5 records

Subsidiaries1 record

Funding overview

Funding rounds

Investors

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M&A

Investments

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