A Brief History

Company founder Paul Patz, who passed away in November 2000, started farming very young. He was 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, the company started rebuilding a modern manufacturing facility.

The fire disaster turned into a blessing. 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 material handling solutions. We feature: Compost Mixers & Metering Bins, Material Choppers, Chain & Flite Conveyors, Slurry/Sludge Pumps & Agitators, Distribution Conveyors, Floor Scraper Systems, and De-waterers. All machines are designed to save time and increase efficiency for our valued customers.

Known originally for farm equipment, our experience and knowledge has allowed us to expand our products into the Industrial, By-product & Waste Management, Recycling, Milling, and Biofuel & Energy sectors. Patz equipment is sold through a network of dealers, distributors, and original equipment manufacturers worldwide.

Patz Contract Manufacturing

Patz Contract Manufacturing custom metal fabrication and machining has over 70 years of experience building precision parts.

We believe in the mutual benefits of a long-term partnership. We strive to be your contract manufacturer of choice. You will benefit from single source manufacturing, competitive pricing, efficient timelines, and on-time delivery. Our manufacturing technologies can handle any size job. Project sizes can vary from low-quantity individual components to high-volume assemblies.

A lasting dedication. A thriving partnership.

Patz Corporation 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.