# Datamars acquires livestock handling equipment maker Prattley Industries

Datamars has acquired New Zealand-based livestock handling equipment manufacturer Prattley Industries to offer end-to-end animal management solutions. The acquisition combines Datamars' traceability products with Prattley's handling equipment.

- Type: Acquisition
- Announced: 2022-09-20
- Where: New Zealand
- Status: completed
- Products: livestock handling equipment, mobile yards, drafting units, conveyor belts
- Sectors: [Industrial Machinery](https://endata.com/sectors/industrial-machinery.md)

## Companies

- [Datamars](https://endata.com/companies/65403.md) (acquirer)
- [Prattley Industries](https://endata.com/companies/65404.md) (target)

## Sources

- [farmersweekly.co.nz](https://www.farmersweekly.co.nz/technology/prattley-takeover-means-wider-range-for-farmers/), 2022-09-20: "The takeover combines the complementary offerings of the two companies to meet the growing demand for greater traceability."
- [sheepcentral.com](https://www.sheepcentral.com/datamars-buys-nz-stock-handling-equipment-manufacturer-prattley/), 2022-09-20: "The acquisition allows Datamars to provide end-to-end animal management equipment and technology packages."

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