Gallagher Europe enters new chapter with full share acquisition by Gallagher Group Ltd (New Zealand).

Groningen, 2 April 2025 – Gallagher Europe, a leading European player for decades in innovative solutions for electric fencing and animal and pasture management, announces that Gallagher Group Ltd has become the sole shareholder of Gallagher Europe B.V. as of 31 March 2025. At the same time, owners Meindert and Sytie Dijkstra stepped down as the company’s directors. 

This marks the beginning of a new chapter in the history of Gallagher Europe – built on the trusted foundations of quality, innovation, and customer focus. Day-to-day operations and the European team will remain unchanged. Gallagher Europe will continue operating under the same name, with the same contacts, processes, and a clear focus on customer-oriented solutions for the agricultural sector. 

History & Growth
Since the founding of Veldman & Dijkstra in 1978 and the entry of Gallagher Group Ltd as partner in 2001 – after which Veldman & Dijkstra became Gallagher Europe – the company has grown into a European organization with more than 130 employees, a broad distribution network, and a leading role in electric fencing systems, animal monitoring, and pasture management. From its headquarters in Groningen, the company serves customers in all European countries. Gallagher Europe has international brands such as Gallagher, Pulsara, Elephant, Heiniger, Betacraft, Kersia, Goodnature, Farming Toys, and until recently also Birth Alarm and Coho. Birth Alarm and Coho will be continued by Meindert and Sytie Dijkstra through their new company, the Dijkstra Group B.V.

Driven by the mission Protect what matters most, Gallagher Europe provides smart, sustainable, and high-quality solutions that help livestock farmers, horse owners, and agricultural professionals operate responsibly, safely, and profitably. Over the years, the organization has won several innovation awards and has actively contributed to a safer, more efficient, and future-proof agricultural sector.

A new phase:
Meindert and Sytie Dijkstra state
“We are grateful for everything we have achieved together. We look back on a remarkable journey, with a dedicated team, loyal partners, and a shared mission to make the agricultural sector safer and more future-proof. With confidence, we pass the baton to Gallagher Group Ltd. Together we have built the European market over many years, and we are certain that they – along with the current team – will continue the culture, ambition, core values, and vision.”

Chief Executive Animal Management at Gallagher Group Ltd (New Zealand) and Acting General Manager of Gallagher Europe, adds:
 “This acquisition marks an important milestone. By combining the strengths of both businesses, we now have the knowledge and resources to serve our customers in Europe even better. Our mission is clear: to provide practical solutions that make our customers’ lives easier. With 87 years of experience and close relationships with farmers worldwide, we have a deep understanding of what drives them. I look forward to working closely with the team in Europe, getting to know the European market and its unique needs, and discovering what we can achieve together – helping farmers to operate responsibly, productively, and profitably.”

About Gallagher Europe
Gallagher Europe is part of the international Gallagher network and serves the European market with solutions for electric fencing, monitoring, pasture management, and animal safety. The company works closely with dealers, distributors, and agricultural professionals, with a strong focus on customer-driven innovation. The acquisition not only marks a new phase in ownership structure, but also reaffirms the continuity of the vision with which Gallagher Europe has been collaborating for decades with farmers, distributors, and partners across the European agricultural sector.