THE FARMERS FRIEND IN IRRIGATION FOR OVER 30 YEARS
Padman Stops has been “The Farmers’ Friend” for over 30 years, transforming water efficiency for farmers and reducing labour, time and cost with innovative products and technology.
From humble beginnings that began with founder, John Padman, inventing products from his backyard shed – to now with up to 50 staff working from their Strathmerton factory and site, it’s certainly been a labour of love. The aim is not to just to help farms become more profitable and easier to run, but also to give farmers a better quality of life, with more time off to relax with their family.
Forever innovating, the Padman Group doesn’t just produce and sell products. Instead, their dedicated teams design and customise entire specialised surface irrigation solutions for farms right across Australia. We’re here to help you.
WHO WE ARE
The Padman Group is headed up by John Padman and his son, Shawn Padman.
As founder and head innovator, John looks after the research and product development side of the business.
Shawn, as General Manager works to move the business forward, by investigating all avenues of diversification and discovering new markets, while managing their enthusiastic workforce
OUR MISSION
“To lead the way in the surface irrigation industry with innovative products that enhance farm efficiency and maximise profitability – all while supporting farmers, local communities and our team members to lead a more balanced and enjoyable lifestyle.”
WHY WE’RE DIFFERENT
Padman Stops is different. From our unique product designs through to our collaborative approach.We work alongside farmers – we speak to them, get to know them and discover the every-day problems and frustrations they encounter. We then design the products they, and most likely you, actually need.
Our solutions are indeed complete solutions, customised to your unique farm. One single product or component in isolation may help you a little, but nothing quite beats that streamlined feeling when an entire paddock, field or property runs like clockwork. We can design you an end-to-end solution that provides the upmost of precision that operates almost on autopilot, with our superior sensors and automation technology.
Your farm will become more sustainable, more profitable and far easier to manage.
We’re also proudly:
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Australian made and owned for 30 years.
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Family owned and operated.
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We look after our teams and our people, so they can look after our farmers.
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We operate with integrity and a genuine desire to help.
In a nutshell, we help Aussie farmers grow more food and fibre with less water and less labour.
And nothing brings us more joy than providing automation solutions so farmers can win back their time and spend more quality time with their families.