Stockyard Industries

What Stockyard Industries does

Stockyard Industries is an Australian livestock equipment distributor and turnkey project provider, founded in 1993 by Marcus Jones — a third-generation pig farmer — and operating from head office and warehouse facilities in East Bendigo, Victoria and Clifton, Queensland. The company distributes and integrates equipment for pig, poultry, and (as of October 2024) dairy operations, holding long-standing authorized Australian agency rights with Big Dutchman across all four segments (pig, poultry, dairy, feed milling) along with parallel distribution agreements for EASYFIX, SKOV-SECCO, MS Schippers, Greengage, Agricon Buildings, LB White, and Schick Enterprises. The product portfolio spans feeders, watering systems, flooring, ventilation, climate control, lighting, automated washing robots (Evo Cleaner), precision livestock sensors (ALIS platform with CO2/ammonia/humidity, acoustic, thermal imaging, and ambient monitoring capabilities), feed milling systems (1-20 ton/hour capacity), and automated sorting equipment.

The business operates a hybrid go-to-market combining territory-based direct field sales (Regional Managers and Technical Sales Representatives covering all Australian regions), an e-commerce shop for consumables and small equipment items, and a turnkey construction project management capability that handles design, planning approvals, construction, equipment installation, and commissioning. Revenue is generated through four streams: one-time equipment sales, recurring consumables and spare parts, turnkey project hardware delivery, and ongoing professional services including service agreements and remote controller support via Big Farm Net. Pricing is quote-based across all segments; no public pricing is disclosed.

Following the May 2, 2025 merger with Big Dutchman Group, Stockyard Industries now operates under Big Dutchman Agriculture (Australia) Pty. Ltd., with the Jones Family remaining engaged to manage former Stockyard operations and no service interruptions announced for existing customers. The company is privately held, employs approximately 19 personnel, and claims the position of Australia's largest supplier of pig and poultry equipment.

Name

Stockyard Industries

Legal name

Stockyard Industries Pty Ltd

Website

https://stockyardindustries.com

Company type

Private

Founded year

1993

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

11–50 employees

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

NAICS

Poultry and Poultry Product Merchant Wholesalers (42444), Hog and Pig Farming (112210), Poultry Processing (311615)

SIC

Farm Machinery & Equipment (3523), Agricultural Services (700), Agricultural Prod-Livestock & Animal Specialties (200)

akta.pro primary industry

Contract Hog Growing (Integrator/Production Contracts) (AFAEAEAK)

akta.pro secondary industries

Poultry Processing & Packing (AFAKALAC), Feeder Pig Production & Sales (AFAEAEAH)

Keywords

• Pig farming equipment
• Poultry housing systems
• Livestock ventilation solutions
• Dairy housing equipment
• Feed milling systems

Headquarters

HQ city

East Bendigo

HQ country

Australia

HQ region

Oceania

Offices2 records

Markets served

GTM type

B2B

Offering type

Hardware or Manufacturing

Cost components

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

Revenue model

1. Equipment Sales: Sale of pig and poultry farming equipment including feeders, watering systems, ventilation, flooring, lighting, handling equipment, and specialized systems. Products range from individual components to complete turnkey solutions.
2. Consumables: Recurring sales of everyday consumables including marking products, medications, hygiene products, lamps, spare parts, and replacement components. Consumable catalogue available for download with order form.
3. Turnkey Projects: Complete project delivery including production design in ventilation, flooring, lighting and feeding equipment, turnkey building solutions, construction and project management, and install and technical servicing.
4. Spare Parts & Service: Spare parts supply and technical servicing of all products. Service agreements for periodic technician visits and ongoing support. Remote phone support and Big Farm Net remote access for controller troubleshooting.

Pricing tiers

Go-to-market motion4 records

Distribution channels4 records

Marketing channels5 records

Core offering

Stockyard Industries supplies pig, poultry, and dairy farming equipment across Australia, acting as the authorized Australian agent for Big Dutchman and several other international manufacturers. The offering spans ventilation, feeding, flooring, lighting, watering, handling, climate control, and feed milling systems, delivered alongside turnkey building solutions covering design, construction, installation, and commissioning, with ongoing technical servicing and spare parts support.

Product overview

Stockyard Industries offers a comprehensive portfolio of pig, poultry, and dairy farming equipment as Australia's largest supplier of pig and poultry equipment. The product range centers on Big Dutchman-sourced equipment supplemented by proprietary solutions. Key product categories include: GS100 Wet/Dry Feeder for pig feeding; Evo Cleaner robot for automated washing; ALIS sensor platform for precision livestock monitoring; watering systems (AQUAGLOBE, nipple drinkers, water cups/swings); Chemilizer medicator for water treatment; Big Dutchman Feed Milling equipment for on-farm feed production; and Schick/SO SORTER for automated sorting. Services include turnkey building solutions with complete project management from design through commissioning, along with construction and ongoing technical servicing. The company operates warehouses in Bendigo VIC and Clifton QLD with national delivery capability.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Quantifiable outcome

• Feed savings of 1kg per sow daily achieved through proper ventilation and climate control (Dresden case study)
• +2 more outcomes

Named customers4 records

Segments3 records

Ideal customer profiles3 records

API detail

Has API

No

API docs

API detail

Core technology

AI maturity

App detail

Feature5 records

Partnerships

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

• Big Dutchman GroupflagshipStrategic or Co-development Partner · 2 May 2025Major partnership announced May 2, 2025 where Stockyard Industries and Big Dutchman Group come together under single banner Big Dutchman Agriculture (Australia) Pty. Ltd. Two family-owned companies combining strengths to streamline customer experience. Big Dutchman Australia manages Stockyard's Bendigo warehouse and facilities. Jones Family remains engaged managing former Stockyard operations. Stockyard was Big Dutchman distributor for pig, poultry, dairy, and feed milling for 15+ years.
• EASYFIXcoreChannel Partner/ Reseller/ Distributor · 24 October 2024Partnership to bring EASYFIX market-leading premium dairy housing equipment to Australian market. Focus on cow comfort and welfare to improve performance. Product range includes cubicles, feeding rails, and rubber matting.
• SKOV-SECCOcoreChannel Partner/ Reseller/ Distributor · 24 October 2024Partnership to offer SKOV-SECCO range of high-performance dairy ventilation systems. Focus on energy efficiency and performance with fans, high pressure fogging, and computer control systems tailored to any production system.
• IKC IndustriescoreImplementation/ SI/ Consulting PartnerIKC is a leading manufacturing and construction company in pig housing solutions. They work Australia-wide specifically in agriculture sector covering design, manufacturing, construction, and shed erection for pig and poultry industries. Collaborated with Stockyard on farrowing shed refurbishment projects.
• Big Dutchman Poultry EquipmentflagshipChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorLong-standing partnership of more than 15 years as authorized Australian agent for Big Dutchman poultry equipment. Stockyard continues to service and support Australian Poultry Industry through this partnership.
• Big Dutchman Feed MillingcoreChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorAuthorized Australian distributor for Big Dutchman (Scandinavia) Feed Mill equipment. Products include drum cleaners, filters, hammer mills, dry mixers, silos, and pelleting equipment ranging from 1-20 ton per hour capacity.
• GreengagecoreTechnology or IntegrationPartnership for Greengage lighting products including ALIS tube lamps, DTD controllers, and AgriLamp dimmers. Products use induction technology for safety and reliability in livestock facilities.
• Agricon BuildingsminorChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorAuthorized Australian agent for Agricon buildings. Kit shed supplier used in nursery and other construction projects.

Scale indicators6 records

Recent moves6 records

Expansion highlights6 records

Direct peers

• SKIOLD: Danish supplier of feed milling, grain handling, and livestock housing solutions. Directly comparable to Stockyard's Big Dutchman feed-milling distribution line because SKIOLD offers competing feed-mill equipment (1-20 ton/hour capacity) plus pig housing, addressing the same Australian customer base.
• Hog Slat: US-based manufacturer and distributor of pig and poultry production equipment. Comparable to Stockyard because both are integrated equipment suppliers offering ventilation, feeding, flooring, and turnkey solutions to commercial swine and poultry producers, though Hog Slat operates at much larger scale in North America.
• Plasson Livestock: Israel-based supplier of watering, feeding, and climate solutions for poultry and swine. Comparable to Stockyard as an integrated equipment provider to pig and poultry farmers, with similar scope across drinker systems, feeders, and environmental control products.
• Automated Production Systems (AP): US poultry equipment manufacturer (part of CTB) supplying layer, broiler, and pullet housing systems. Comparable to Stockyard's poultry segment because AP offers ventilation, feeding, watering, and lighting systems to commercial poultry producers with similar specification, installation, and service profiles.
• Val-Co: Global poultry and livestock equipment manufacturer offering ventilation, feeding, watering, and heating systems. Comparable to Stockyard because both supply integrated housing solutions to commercial poultry and pig producers, with overlapping product lines in climate control and feeding equipment.
• Big Dutchman Group: Global leader in livestock equipment and Stockyard's parent company since May 2025. Directly comparable because Big Dutchman manufactures and distributes the core pig, poultry, dairy, and feed-milling product portfolio that Stockyard resells in Australia; both serve the same farmer segments with substantially overlapping catalogs.
• IKC Industries: Australian pig housing construction and manufacturing specialist partnering with Stockyard on turnkey projects. Comparable because IKC provides design, manufacturing, and shed construction for the same Australian pig-farming customer base, often alongside Stockyard's equipment installations.
• CTB Inc. Berkshire Hathaway-owned manufacturer of livestock and poultry equipment (parent of Chore-Time, PigTek, Fancom). Directly comparable to Stockyard as a multi-brand equipment supplier serving pig and poultry farmers globally, with comparable product breadth in feeding, ventilation, climate control, and watering.
• Roxell: Belgian manufacturer of feeding and drinking systems for poultry and pigs. Comparable to Stockyard because Roxell supplies the same categories of livestock equipment (feeders, drinkers, ventilation) and competes for the same pig and poultry integrator customers, though without Stockyard's national distribution footprint.

Emerging players

• MS Schippers: Dutch supplier of livestock hygiene, marking, and farm management products, already a Stockyard partner. Comparable as an adjacent equipment-and-consumables supplier to Australian pig farmers; partial overlap on hygiene and consumables rather than full line competition.

Market position

Strengths5 records

Weaknesses5 records

Competitive moat5 records

Key risks7 records

Key highlights7 records

Customer concentration

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Revenue estimate

Valuation estimate

Number of profiles

Profiles10 records

Funding overview

Funding rounds

Investors

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M&A

Investments

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