Grifco Leads the Industry With Its Innovative Poultry Winching Solutions

 

Grifco is widely known as the industry leader in commercial and industrial door operators. But many don’t realise the brand also engineers a specialised range of Poultry Winches designed specifically for modern poultry farming environments.Grifco’s Direct Drive winching systems are purpose‑built for the electric lifting of feed, drink, and perch lines in poultry sheds around the world. These solutions combine robust Australian engineering with decades of industry experience to support growers, livestock welfare, and operational efficiency.We spoke with Tony Sinclair, Grifco’s Commercial Sales Manager, to explore how the Poultry Winching range is raising industry standards globally.

 

Who Are Grifco Poultry Winches Designed For?

Grifco Poultry Winches are engineered for primary poultry meat production, serving both commercial and private growers across Australia and international markets. The winches are designed to integrate seamlessly into modern poultry sheds and withstand the demanding conditions of agricultural environments.

 

Benefits for Farmers

For more than 20 years, Grifco’s winches have provided Australian growers with confidence and reliability in their production environments. Key advantages include:

• Industry‑leading reliability: Manufactured and supported locally in Australia, ensuring ready access to service parts and expert support.
• Consistent performance: Designed to operate year after year with minimal maintenance.
• Local support: Australian‑based manufacturing and servicing provide fast turnaround times and dependable assistance.

 

Benefits for Poultry Welfare

Modern poultry sheds rely on feed, drink, and perch lines that must be raised and lowered during key stages of the feeding cycle. Grifco’s winches have been engineered with animal welfare front of mind:

 

Smooth, Quiet Operation

Chickens can be easily startled by sudden movements or loud noises. Grifco Poultry Winches operate quietly and smoothly, helping minimise stress and preventing injury.

 

Enhanced Biosecurity

To reduce unnecessary interaction between people and livestock, Grifco winches are integrated into sheds with centralised control points. Growers and approved personnel can operate feeding lines without entering bird areas—helping reduce contamination risks and the spread of disease.

 

 

Grifco’s winching solutions are trusted by many of the major poultry growers across Australia, including farms in:

• New South Wales
• Victoria
• South Australia
• Western Australia

The range is also used internationally, supporting poultry production operations across global markets.

 

Award‑Winning Design and Global Collaboration

Grifco winches are widely recognised for their:

• Reliability
• Durability
• Longevity (with units known to operate effectively for over 20 years)

Engineered and manufactured at Chamberlain Group’s Australian facility in West Gosford, NSW, these winches are continually refined using modern production processes to ensure exceptional craftsmanship. In developing its Poultry Winching application for the United States market, Grifco collaborated with Chore‑Time, the world's leading supplier of poultry equipment. This successful partnership helped advance the design to meet precise international needs.The innovation was recognised at the 2021 Hunter Manufacturing Awards (HMA), where Grifco received the Excellence in Export and Global Supply Chains Award. Judges commended Grifco’s strategic global approach and its collaboration with international partners to drive new market growth and sustainability for Australian manufacturing.