When a horse called Joe decided to use the family car as a scratching post, it inspired Bill Gallagher Senior to devise an electrical circuit that delivered a small pulse whenever the horse rocked the vehicle, and the concept for the world’s first ever electric fence system was born. That was in the early 1930s. By the end of the decade Bill had built his first electric fence and made a long-term commitment to building a great business – Gallagher. Although we are now known and respected in over 100 countries with offices in NZ, Australia, Europe, North America, Chile, and South Africa, Gallagher remains a family-owned business founded on family values. We understand our customers, and the animals and land that they protect. From the electric fence to the cloud, Gallagher’s hardware and software solutions come together to create connected and customisable ecosystems that empower our customers to work responsibly, productively, and profitably. We're proudly on a journey to help create a more sustainable future for people, the planet, and business in every market and country in which we operate. Our sustainability framework guides our decision-making to protect what matters most.