The Story

It all started with a horse called Joe who had zero respect for Bill Gallagher Senior's Essex car and kept using it as a scratching post. One clever electric circuit solution later, NZ's first electric fence was born, and Joe learned some boundaries. Fast forward to today: Gallagher protects everything from farms to the world's most secure facilities.

The Numbers

• NZ's top privately-owned tech exporter by revenue (~$600m NZD annually)

• 1,500+ team members globally (1,000 based in NZ)

• Supporting customers in 160+ countries from Hamilton HQ

• Finalist for Best Large Business at NZ International Business Awards

Plot Twist

Half their business isn't farm fences – it's Gallagher Security protecting government facilities, critical infrastructure, and defence sites. They even secure the Surat Diamond Bourse in India, the world's largest commercial office building where 70,000 diamond professionals do their thing daily.

The Good Stuff

From stopping stubborn horses to protecting diamond empires, they've mastered protection at every scale. Their SMB solution takes enterprise-level security magic and makes it simple for small businesses because everyone deserves protection, not just the big players.

Got security headaches as a small business? These legends have taken their enterprise wizardry and made it beautifully simple.