The Gallagher story started in the 1930's when Bill Gallagher senior, founder of the Gallagher Group, used his ingenuity to develop practical mechanical solutions for his underdeveloped farm.

When Joe the Horse used the Gallagher family car as a scratching post in the early 1930's, the horse could not have known what his annoying habit would lead to. It is doubtful that Bill Gallagher visualised his pioneering future when he set up the electric circuit that charged the car to break the horse's habit. Hard lesson for the horse, innovative start for Bill.

In 1937 Bill Gallagher made his first electric fence. He had read that in America they were using electrified wire to hold stock. He used mains power supply to power the fence until his circuit was deemed illegal and disconnected by authorities. Undaunted, he developed fences that were powered by batteries and Ford coils. They had their weaknesses, but it was a start.

Bill developed and experimented until, given their limitations, they performed as best they could. But by the early 1960's the battery-powered fences abilities had peaked. They only had full effect in small areas and their growth would have only been achieved through advances in technology that were not likely to occur for a while. Then, fortunately for the business of animal control, the law regarding main power supply usage was changed in 1961, and Power Fencing as the world knows it today, was legally born.

Among the many Gallagher strengths was, and still is today, the ability to recruit loyal and capable staff. They have held true the Gallagher philosophies, such as Quality Control and Attention to Detail.

The Company and products have won international recognition. The Gallagher Group won its first awards in the 1970s with the BEV Mains Energizer at the Orange Field Days in Australia, then repeated this success at the New Zealand Fieldays. The company continues to receive world class awards, due in no small part to the efforts of the staff of Gallagher Group.

Gallagher Security Management Systems, a division of the Gallagher Group, has leveraged off the solid base of experience in power fence technology to develop innovative perimeter security systems. PowerFence perimeter security systems and Cardax access control and intruder alarm systems form the backbone of Gallagher Group's comprehensive offering to the security sector.

Through its intuitive business strategies and award winning marketing, the Gallagher Group has forged its place as a world leader in animal management and security management systems.