Gallagher celebrates 80 years of innovation

An artistic impression of the anniversary building wrap on the Gallagher HQ in Hamilton. Image / Supplied

Gallagher is celebrating its 80th anniversary as a leading technology company in the animal management, security and fuel systems industries.

The family-owned and operated company was founded in 1938 by the late Bill Gallagher Senior and is headquartered in Hamilton, New Zealand.

Eighty years ago, Gallagher was a 10-person business which designed and delivered New Zealand's first electric fence. Today, the company is delivering world firsts through three business units and employs 1100 people across a global network in ten countries.

To celebrate 80 years of connecting people with innovative solutions, Gallagher will hold a series of events for customers and employees throughout North America, Europe, Asia, South Africa, Australia and New Zealand.

"The innovative spirit of, my father, our founder Bill Gallagher Senior — who 80 years ago worked to solve our first problem — is alive in the generations of our people who continue to deliver previously unthought-of solutions," said Sir William Gallagher, CEO and chairman.

"Our longevity is a credit to our employees, business partners and customers whose dedication to the brand is absolutely key to our success. As part of our anniversary we're looking forward to events throughout the year that will celebrate the strength of those partnerships built over decades."

Employees from throughout New Zealand and their families will join the Gallagher family for a milestone ceremony. The celebration will include food inspired by office locations across the globe, fun family activities and headline entertainment.

Around the world, additional Gallagher celebrations are well underway, including:

■ Installation of a giant 'spark' graphic on Gallagher's head office in Hamilton, New Zealand.

■Worldwide anniversary product initiatives for customers.

■An official gala dinner at the Gallagher residence in Hamilton, New Zealand for a number of key customers, suppliers and business community members.

■Sponsorship of additional organisations to thank the communities where Gallagher operates.