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Aussie’s cleaning miracle
Sale of Hazeldene's Chicken Farm to private equity firm
GLOBAL law firm DLA Piper has advised the Hazeldene family – owners of Hazeldene’s Chicken Farm – on the sale of HCF to BGH Capital, a leading Aus- tralia and New Zealand private equity firm.
tions, and it was impor- tanttoustobeableto achieve a result that was a positive not only for us as shareholders, but also one that will deliver strong benefits for our custom- ers, staff and the broader community.
“The DLA Piper team was outstanding and in- tegral in helping to se- cure this result – they understood what we were trying to achieve, were respectful of the his- tory and legacy of the business, and guided us smoothly through what is the largest transaction the family has ever done.”
HCF is at the forefront of poultry production in Australia, having grown to be one of the largest in- tegrated poultry produc- ers in Australia.
“We are confident in BGH’s ability to deliver, so much so that we have remained invested as minority holders in the business,” Mr Hazeldene said.
The transaction was signed on October 27, 2021 and completed in December 2021.
The deal involves BGH Capital taking a majority stake in HCF, with the Hazeldene family retain- ing a stake in the business they have owned for more than 80 years.
DLA Piper corporate partner Andrew Fisken led the transaction.
“It has been an honour to work with the Ha- zeldene family to run a hotly contested and suc- cessful competitive sale process,” Mr Fisken said.
“The interest from buy- ers is a testament to the hard work the family has put in over generations to build one of regional Australia’s largest and most dynamic food and agri-businesses.”
Shareholder and out- going managing direc- tor John Hazeldene said, “The family and the in- coming investor BGH have achieved a great out- come here.”
“HCF has been an inte- gral part of the Hazeldene family story for genera-
DLA Piper corporate partner Andrew Fisken led the transaction between Hazeldene’s and private equity firm BGH Capital.
THOUGH Aussie Pumps has been famous in the poultry business for years as an effluent pump sup- plier, firefighting pump manufacturer and pres- sure cleaner designer, the most recent breakthrough has been adapting their drain-cleaning jetters into an all-purpose shed clean up tool.
Healthy birds are clean birds!
real breakthrough in per- formance.
also be used with smaller Aussie machines such as the Aussie 4000psi Scud pressure cleaner – possibly the most popular poultry shed cleaning machine in the business.
Widely regarded as Aus- tralia’s most innovative and successful pressure cleaner manufacturer, Aussie Pumps has suc- cessfully exported their unique stainless-steel de- sign of pressure cleaning equipment all over the world.
Called the ‘drain-clean- ing revolution’ because instead of using outdated electro-mechanical devic- es, or eels, Aussie Pumps’ jetters use high-pressure water to clear blocked drains faster, more safely and far more efficiently.
Aussie Pumps chief en- gineer John Hales said, “It's not only the range that counts but also the ease of operation, the efficiency in which the job can be done – a matter of minutes not hours – that made all the difference.”
“That’s just a factor of pressure and flow.
The company has had huge success in poultry farms where cleanliness and hygiene are para- mount.
Used with the right noz- zles and lightweight high- pressure drain-cleaning hose, the Aussie Pumps’ Cobra Jetter achieved a
“We think the best com- binations are 5000psi de- livering anywhere between 16-20L/min for smaller di- ameter drains such as 4-8”.
Being able to use a big Aussie machine with a gun quick coupled into the standard 60m hose gives an extraordinary cleaning range.
Jetter breakthrough
Powered by a Honda twin cylinder engine, the Co- bra Jetter is able to clear blocked drains with a range of 60m from the machine.
The company started building high-pressure drain-cleaning jetters at the request of plumbers around 20 years ago.
These trolley mount units are able to be wheeled to the job.
“It may take a little longer to clear the blocked drain with the Scud 400,” Mr Hales said.
The original machines were based on the plumb- ing industry’s brief for a 4000psi machine deliver- ing around a 20L/min flow.
“Bigger machines with flows up to 30L/min soon followed, along with higher pressures of up to 5000psi.
Every poultry shed needs a pressure cleaner and us- ing the Aussie Pumps Jetter as a high-powered pressure cleaner is also a bonus.
“For bigger drains, we developed the Aussie Py- thon – a 30L/min pump delivering 4000psi.
For longer reach, the Vi- per Mini Reel can also be used with a gun clicked in, which is connected to the jetter to provide real flex- ibility and ease of cleaning.
“Since those early days, Aussie Pumps has devel- oped the design so that the machines can be mounted on either trailers, ute beds or trolley mounted.”
“The 4000psi 20L ver- sion is a Class A machine, ideal as a multifunction cleaning tool for the indus- try,” Mr Hales said.
Reel convenience
“We’ll see these ma- chines being used in sheds all over the country within the next year or two, as the need for hygiene means quickly cleared blocked drains are not only desir- able but essential.”
“The bigger the machine, the quicker it is.”
Clean up quick
Aussie Pumps’ Cobra Jetter clears drains in minutes.
The Viper Mini Reel can
The Aussie Viper Mini Reel is a portable high- pressure reel built into a handy stainless-steel carry frame that comes with its own nozzle rack, on/off valve and 60m of high- pressure hose.
For further information on the Aussie Cobra Jetter range for poultry shed ap- plications, contact Aussie Pumps authorised distribu- tors or visit aussiepumps. com.au
Thus, the operator can use the Mini Reel 60m from the machine and still have 60m of range to clear blocked drains.
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