About
The Beginning
Paul Patz (1911 – 2000), founder of Patz Corporation, started farming at a very young age. His daily chores included cleaning the barn, plus feeding and milking 40 head of dairy. As a visionary, he saw a need for an efficient, durable piece of equipment that would ease the laborious and time-consuming daily task of cleaning the barn gutters. His concept became reality when he designed, built, and installed his first barn cleaner in 1945.
During 1946-1947, he continued to refine his design until it performed to his satisfaction. In 1948, Patz sold his first barn cleaner and began his business. It soon became evident that the Patz Barn Cleaner would be a success. At the core of the Patz Barn Cleaner was a one-piece, heavy-duty link that Patz himself invented and patented. This unique link revolutionized and set the standard for the agricultural market and established the Patz Barn Cleaner as the industry leader.
First Factory Building
Barn cleaners were initially built on the family farm. By 1950 the demand for Patz Barn Cleaners was so great that it was evident a factory and office building were needed. That first facility measured 60′ x 112′.
The company’s footprint continued to grow at a steady pace. In 1971, a fire destroyed the majority of the manufacturing plant. With the same sincere faith that carried Patz through his first 25 years of business, the company started rebuilding a modern manufacturing facility.
The new plant included features that lowered production costs and increased efficiency. The fire disaster turned into a blessing. Today the Patz headquarters spans over 5 acres – 250,000 sq ft – under roof.
Patz Full Product Line
From Feed Handling to Manure and Material Handling Equipment, Patz has you covered. Engineered with few moving parts, our machines provide long life, low maintenance, and efficient operations. Our product line allows you to have a full system that works together, saving you time and labor. We provide machines such as vertical tmr mixers, alley scrapers, conveyors and feeders, gutter cleaners, material movers, cross gutter manure augers, silo unloaders, pumps and agitators, and more. View our products page for more information.
Worldwide Marketing
Patz has developed a wide variety of feed and manure handling products—TMR Feed Mixers, Silo Unloaders, Bale/Bedding Choppers, Conveyors, Feeders, Manure Pumps, and Scraper Systems —all designed to save time and increase efficiency for our valued customers.
Known for farm and industrial material handling equipment, Patz equipment is sold through a network of dealers, distributors, and original equipment manufacturers worldwide.
Patz Contract Manufacturing
Patz Contract Manufacturing, a division of Patz Corporation, focuses on manufacturing custom steel fabricated, welded, and machined parts complete to your prints and specifications. Patz believes in the mutual benefits of a long-term partnership. As your contract manufacturer of choice, we offer single source manufacturing, competitive pricing, exceptional quality, efficient turnaround time, and on-time delivery. We take pride in our excellent customer service with up-to-the minute job tracking and follow-up procedures. Our commitment to quality is evident through every process at Patz.
The Patz Mission
The way we conduct business is inseparable from our business philosophy. We live out our company philosophy every day, and our customers appreciate it.