Our History
From fledgling business to global enterprise.
Since 1973 Shoof has continued to expand its commercial presence (domestically and internationally), develop new products and invest in infrastructure, personnel and operational capability to support growth.
1970s
![The Trickler The Trickler](https://shoofint.com/wp-content/uploads/2021/11/first-product.jpg)
1973
First Innovation
through the development of the Shoof Trickler and RevWash (udder washing system).
![Shoof first Fieldays 1973 Shoof first Fieldays 1973](https://shoofint.com/wp-content/uploads/2021/11/first-fieldays.jpg)
1975
Initial presence
established at New Zealand’s premier farming show (Fieldays), launching Shoof Trickler and RevWash.
![Shoof enters export market Shoof enters export market](https://shoofint.com/wp-content/uploads/2021/11/first-overseas.jpg)
1979
Enter export market
through launch of Quarter Milker and Sight Glass on the international stage.
1980s
![Shoof - shoe for a hoof Shoof - shoe for a hoof](https://shoofint.com/wp-content/uploads/2021/11/cow-show-idea.jpg)
1982
Further innovation
through developing the internationally renowned ‘Shoe for a Hoof’ (The ‘Shoof’)
![Shoof manufacturing in Asia Shoof manufacturing in Asia](https://shoofint.com/wp-content/uploads/2021/11/reinvent-or-die.jpg)
1989
Offshoring
of Shoof manufacturing to Asia, with other products sourced internationally.
1990s
![Shoof Vet first catalogue Shoof Vet first catalogue](https://shoofint.com/wp-content/uploads/2021/11/first-catalogue.jpg)
1994
Acquisition
of Lester Veterinary Products Ltd, further developing the Shoof vet supplies catalogue
![Shoof Speedy Feeder Shoof Speedy Feeder](https://shoofint.com/wp-content/uploads/2022/11/speedy-feeder.jpg)
1995
Further innovation
through developing the Speedy Feeder, a multi speed feeding bottle for calves.
![Shoof enters Australian market Shoof enters Australian market](https://shoofint.com/wp-content/uploads/2021/11/expansion-australia.jpg)
1998
Entered Australia
via establishment of the Shoof Melbourne office, offering farming and animal equipment products.
2000s
![Shoof acquires AgStar Australia Shoof acquires AgStar Australia](https://shoofint.com/wp-content/uploads/2021/11/growing-market-share.jpg)
2002/03
Acquisition
of competitors in Australia, including Agstar (Victoria) and Hayes Veterinary Services (Queensland).
![Shoof implements SAP Shoof implements SAP](https://shoofint.com/wp-content/uploads/2022/11/SAP.jpg)
2004
Investment
in SAP enterprise resource planning system to manage Shoof’s domestic & international business operations.
![Shoof launches Walkease Shoof launches Walkease](https://shoofint.com/wp-content/uploads/2022/12/walkease-2.jpg)
2008
Further innovation
through the development and launch of the Speedy Drencher and Walkease, both now sold globally.
2010s
![Shoof International building Shoof International building](https://shoofint.com/wp-content/uploads/2021/11/still-growing.jpg)
2010
Shoof relocation
into purpose-built architecturally-designed head office and warehouse (Cambridge, NZ)
![Shoof Chile building Shoof Chile building](https://shoofint.com/wp-content/uploads/2021/11/wlcome-chile.jpg)
2011/12
Entered Chile
via a wholly-owned subsidiary based in Osorno, Chile
![Tailwell power tail trimmer Tailwell power tail trimmer](https://shoofint.com/wp-content/uploads/2022/11/tailwell.jpg)
2017
Further innovation
through the development and launch of the Tailwell 2 in Europe and North America
![Tubbease hoof sock Tubbease hoof sock](https://shoofint.com/wp-content/uploads/2022/11/tubbease-2.jpg)
2017
Further innovation
through the development and launch of Tubbease in Germany.
![Shoof warehouse expansion Shoof warehouse expansion](https://shoofint.com/wp-content/uploads/2022/11/additional-warehouse.jpg)
2016/18
Warehouse expansion
adding 4,000 sqm of production and storage space.
![Shoof acquires Sweetmat Shoof acquires Sweetmat](https://shoofint.com/wp-content/uploads/2022/11/sewing.jpg)
2018
Acquisition – Sweetman Mats
and established an on-site sewing production facility for Hoofmats and Disinfection Mats.
2020s
![Shoof launches Shoof Direct Shoof launches Shoof Direct](https://shoofint.com/wp-content/uploads/2022/11/laptop.jpg)
2020
Shoof Direct launched
marking Shoof’s expansion into e-commerce retailing.
![Shoof acquires Hoofers Shoof acquires Hoofers](https://shoofint.com/wp-content/uploads/2022/11/hoofers.jpg)
2021
Acquisition – Hoofers
including all stock, machinery and intellectual property.
![Tubbease relaunch Tubbease relaunch](https://shoofint.com/wp-content/uploads/2023/03/tubbease.jpg)
2022
Further innovation
through relaunching Tubbease with new sustainable materials (EVA, NZ Made and Recyclable).
![antahi-tile Shoof launches Shoof Direct](https://shoofint.com/wp-content/uploads/2024/06/antahi-tile.jpg)
2023
Acquisition – Antahi
Global leaders in colostrum and electrolyte feeding systems for farm animals.
![taragate-tile Shoof acquires Hoofers](https://shoofint.com/wp-content/uploads/2024/06/taragate-tile.jpg)
2024
Acquisition – Taragate
Quality electric fencing products and accessories.