Director's Brief
By Byron Wolff
Thank you for taking the time to read our Autumn Newsletter. Greetings to our new readers and a warm welcome back to our loyal readers. Thompson Longhorn has had a very exciting start to the year with multiple new major projects underway, along with current projects drawing to completion.
During the next few months we are also proud to be sponsoring multiple events including the Adina Polocrosse World Cup. The Polocrosse event will be held in Warwick from the 22nd - 28th of April 2019. Our Sales Team will be at our trade stall for the duration of the World Cup Polocrosse event and are eager to speak to you about why choosing Thompson Longhorn for your yard upgrade is the best decision. Ex demo equipment will also be on display available for purchase. During the event we will also be sponsoring the Thompson Longhorn Barastock Interstate Series Team Meet and Greet and attending the auction on Friday the 26th to auction cattle handling equipment.
Biggenden Saleyard is drawing to completion which has been one of our major projects over the last 12 months. Continue reading to see progress photos and interesting facts about the project.
Biggenden Livestock Exchange
By Cassandra Dale
Biggenden Livestock Exchange has been a massive project we undertook and estimated completion for the end of March. The construction of the saleyards includes demolition of the old yards, design of the new yards along with construction and installation. The construction was completed on schedule with no major issues. During the construction local businesses were utilised to ensure the timely completion of the project. Please see below a few facts about the saleyard rebuild along with multiple progress photos.
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The saleyards have been an extensive project for Thompson Longhorn over the past 12 months. Rebuilding saleyards presents many challenges as the yards are normally still in operation and construction must allow for these sales to proceed with no interruption. The saleyard will be completed by the end of the month.
Onsite Equipment Services
By Cassandra Dale
Thompson Longhorn is now offering onsite service for Thompson Longhorn equipment. Our field service team is available to come to your property and service equipment and provide a service report. The service report will include information on repairs and ongoing maintenance required for your equipment. An obligation free quote for any parts required will also be provided.
To express interest or gain more information on upcoming service trips in your region please email sales@thompsonlonghorn.com.au or call (07) 4666 6174.
Service visits will be charged at a flat rate if visit occurs during a designated service trip. If the visit is not during a service trip travel costs will be charged along with service fee. Conditions apply.
Design Article
By Mat May-Thomas
Here at Thompson Longhorn we pride ourselves on our ability to provide innovative design solutions for any customer in any situation to accommodate the best cattle movement efficiency possible. A prime example of such a design which we have recently been implementing with great success for weaning and feeding operations is our Easyflow holding pens.
Based upon the principles of bovine group movement the Easyflow holding pens are configured to remove any swirl points within the yard and effectively channel animals allowing producers and operators to quickly and easily move their livestock into and out off the pens. Furthermore, design is fully effective whether you want 2 pens or 20
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288 Inverramsay Road, 75 kilometres from Toowoomba
We welcome you to visit use to see our automated trade display and our robotic welding facility. Our factory is only a 50 minute drive from Toowoomba. Simply turn east just south of Allora at the Goomburra turnoff and 12.5km later you will be at Thompson Longhorn.
An appointment is necessary for factory tours. To book an appointment please call us on (07) 4666 6174.
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288 Inverramsay Road, Goomburra, Qld, 4362,
Ph: (07) 4666 6174, Fax: (07) 4666 6242,
Email: sales@thompsonlonghorn.com.au
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Opening hours: 8.00am until 5.00pm Monday to Friday