We have been in the business of supplying livestock management solutions around Australia for 23 years - and we still love our work!

Ian Crafter - Managing Director/Principal Designer - Contact Ian

Atlex Stockyards was established by Ian and Jeanette Crafter on their family property, "Miandetta", near Horsham, Victoria, in 1984. Even back then, Ian established a reputation for his customised sheepyard designs, after designing and manufacturing a set for his own sheep enterprise.

Atlex Stockyards rapidly expanded with design consultancy, manufacturing and constructing of prefabricated steel sheepyards and cattleyards.

Emphasis has always been on the benefits of well designed, flexible yarding systems and solutions which minimise labour requirements and make stock work QUICKER, EASIER and SAFER for both the stock and the people involved.

In August 1994, Atlex Stockyards expanded to Dubbo, New South Wales, to allow for a more centralised design, service and distribution network. In August 1996, Atlex expanded to Welshpool in Perth to better service the Western Australian region.

As with most progressive and profitable companies, the Management of Atlex Stockyards firmly believe that our greatest asset is our dedicated and committed team of staff. We provide all staff with adequate training, planning, motivation and control, necessary to ensure mutual satisfaction and success for both customers and staff.

Atlex Stockyards has sound experience in designing stockhandling solutions for the grazier. We have so many happy customers that we are glad to give you the details of some near you. Go to What Others Say to hear rave reviews from someone you probably know!

Atlex staff has designed over 3,000 customised on-property designs throughout Australia and overseas. In excess of 2,000 different saleyards, feedlots, abattoirs and sheep, cattle & goat yards have been manufactured and constructed since 1984. As the largest and by far the most experienced On-Property Designers in Australia, Atlex Stockyards is proud to claim honesty, integrity and innovation, with both sheep and cattle handling design, as the cornerstones of its business.

From this experience, Atlex has expanded its capabilities to include many large projects like saleyards, research facilities, abattoirs and feedlots.