ENGLISH FRANÇAIS ESPAÑOL COMPANY PRODUCTS MANUFACTURING RESOURCES DEALERS NEWS CONTACT Patz > Company > History THE PATZ STORY A lasting dedication. A thriving partnership. Patz Corporation, a family-owned business founded in 1948, currently has second, third, and fourth generation family members active in the business. On January 1, 2021, Jon Patz, grandson of founder Paul Patz, succeeded Darrell Patz to become the company’s fourth president. This continues a tradition of Patz family members as president, beginning with founder Paul Patz in 1948, followed by his sons Clifford Patz in 1984 and Darrell Patz in 2004. Company History Company founder Paul Patz, who passed away in November 2000, started farming very young, feeding and milking 40 head of dairy cattle and cleaning the barn daily. He saw a need for a rugged, efficient piece of equipment that would end the laborious and time-consuming daily chore of cleaning barn gutters. His conception became a reality when he designed his first barn cleaner and installed it himself. During 1946 and 1947, he worked the design to improve it until the barn cleaner performed to his satisfaction. In 1948, Patz sold his first barn cleaner and was in business. It soon became evident that the Patz Barn Cleaner would be a success, largely because of the unique, one-piece, heavy-duty link that Mr. Patz invented and patented. The link helped make the Patz Barn Cleaner the leader in the industry. First Factory Building Those first few hundred barn cleaners were built right on the farm. By 1950, the demand for Patz Barn Cleaners had increased to a point where a factory and office building were necessary. The original building measured 60 by 112 feet. Additional facilities were built at regular intervals. In 1971, a fire destroyed almost the entire manufacturing facility. With the same sincere faith that carried Paul Patz through his first 25 years of business, the company started rebuilding a modern manufacturing facility. The fire disaster turned into a blessing since the new manufacturing facility lowered production costs and increased the efficiency of the company. The Patz corporate headquarters now spans more than five acres—250,000 square feet—under roof. 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 believes in the mutual benefits of a long-term partnership. To be 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. 920-897-2251 CONTACT US HOW ARE WE DOING? 917 Business 141 P.O. Box 7, Pound, WI 54161-0007 USA COMPANY History Company Philosophy Careers PRODUCTS Testimonials Agricultural Products Industrial Products Apparel Store RESOURCES LINK Newsletter Articles & Related Links YouTube Videos Facebook LinkedIn NEWS CORONAVIRUS (COVID-19) UPDATE Blog Press Releases CONTACT How are we Doing? Contact Form Where to Buy Legal | Privacy Policy ©Copyright Patz Corporation 1997-2021 All Rights Reserved