We are innovators not imitators
Complete systems for broilers, breeders and layers
- Decades of experience have led us to design broiler house climate control technology that specifically suits the conditions that prevail in the UK.
- Our systems are fine-tuned to provide the crop environment that encourages the full genetic potential from your birds. We collect data from each crop to point the way to future improvement.
- We offer training and continuous mentoring for our growers, working with them to attain the very best crop results.
- We understand the working day of our growers and have used this knowledge to create user-friendly practical systems that offer rugged durability. Highly automated but easy to pilot. Still retaining the stockman’s ability to influence & with support available 24/7.
- Our customers join a community of success where all share in knowledge gained.
- We listen.
draperVENT - the choice for success!
Computerised climate control & flock management systems for both new poultry housing and refurbishment projects incorporating either complete equipment packages or as a managed turnkey project and often with bespoke hot water district heating etc. All supported with extensive training and support to ensure our customers attain the maximum benefit.
Condensation and humidity control for a range of agricultural buildings, industrial process plants and warehouses.
draperVENT Broilers
AVICARE HW is our state of the art climate control system for broilers. Designed specifically for the often cool and damp weather of the UK. (...)
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draperHEAT Hot Water Engineering
The last 12 months has seen a swing away from small biomass systems (sub 200 kW), to centralised 995 kW systems using a variety of (...)
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Condensation control for steel stock warehouses
We specialise in controlling condensation within materials warehousing. By maintaining humidity levels we can eliminate condensation and its damaging corrosive effects on valuable stock such (...)
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draperLANDMECO Systems
Probably The Best Feeders In The World! We are delighted to announce our appointment as sole UK agency for Landmeco; Scandinavia’s largest producers of poultry equipment. (...)
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Devonshire Poultry - Chaffcombe
Based near Honiton, award winning Devonshire Poultry has been producing high quality broiler chickens for meat, since 1991. Founder, Robert Lanning started his poultry profession aged just 18 and now, via six farms based in the West Country, his company currently produces more than 3.5 million chickens per year, housed in 24,250 m² of indoor (...)
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ISJ Farming Ltd, Ashbourne, Derbyshire - Feeder and Drinker System Upgrade
To increase bird performance, improve biosecurity and reduce setup time and costs.
Learn MorePeak Performance For New Lancashire Grower
When Preston livestock farmer, Robert Towers, diversified into a new area (Roaster production for H2S ), he needed to work with a company that could support, encourage and train him to succeed in his new venture. He also wanted to future proof his investment, seeking high quality, innovative design combined with practicality and an intuitive (...)
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John Smith In Lancashire
New broiler farmer John Smith, knew he needed to work with a company who could provide the support and advice he needed for his new venture. John built 2 sheds, and his first delivery of 90k chicks arrived in May 2015. Having sought advice from his neighbouring farmer and visited a number of installations, he was (...)
Learn MoreA V Dawson Middlesbrough Steel Storage
A V Dawson in Middlesbrough, are a logistics and storage Company, who amongst their portfolio store mild steel coils made in South Wales, for use in the automotive industry. If steel is stored in humid conditions above 85% it rusts and with over 20,000 tonnes in stock, that’s a lot of steel to protect. Their existing (...)
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Broiler Breeders - Higher Thorne Farm, Devon
The Smaldon family have been in broiler breeding since the early 60ies, latterly supplying the Cargill Group with around 36k pullets per crop. They have met the ongoing demand to increase production at Higher Thorne Farm, in North Devon, by building 4 new houses, 380 x 45ft each to house a flock of 9,000 hens (...)
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Foxholes Farm Bespoke Integration Delivered Ultimate Control The sheds at Foxholes Farm in Shropshire, utilised 3 Fancom designed tunnel/sidewall ventilated houses with F38 controllers. The challenge was to integrate draperMINVENT HW system for early ventilation and heating. Guy Davis knew how well chicks start with this system, hence wanted to preheat incoming air in the ceiling (...)
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Before you Order - step 1
During our initial discussions we listen carefully to your plans & requirements and carefully identify all the factors that will be important to you. We will carefully match solutions best suited to your needs which (...)
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We prepare a detailed specification for your project. This will include detailed instructions for your house builder. A schedule of works is planned and equipment logistics are organised. Equipment from all over Europe is centred (...)
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Our project manager assigned to your site will supervise equipment installation undertaken by your house builder to ensure quality and conformance prior to the arrival of our multi-disciplined engineers. He will liaise closely with you (...)
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Our commissioning engineer will thoroughly check everything is fully functional and conforms within our expectations. Everything is measured and checked against the specification. Sheds are smoke tested to ensure air flows are to specification. Hot (...)
Learn moreWhen you grow - step 5
We grow with you! Our mentoring consultant will be there to help you set up for your first crop. His many years of experience and attention to final detail will give you the confidence to get started (...)
Learn more24/7 After-Sales Support - Step 6
Our ever expanding service team stands ready to support you with any problems that may arise. We hold many items on the service vans supported by comprehensive stock of spare parts at the draperDEPOT.
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New Bird Flu Outbreak in Thornton, Wyre, Lancashire
Yesterday came the news that no poultry farmer wanted to hear. The Department for Environment, Food and Rural Affairs confirmed that another H5N8 avian flu (...)
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Warm Weather Preparation
Britain has already experienced record-breaking hot weather over the last couple of months even registering warmer than Portugal, Spain and the south of France in (...)
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Anti-Bird Flu Measures Relaxed In England As Risk Levels Are Downgraded
Today the news broke that all poultry in England will once again be allowed outside again from the 13th April. Restrictions were first brought in (...)
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The Burning Issue of Renewable Energy
News - draperHEAT and BHSL reach agreement for supply, installation and maintenance of the FBC manure combustion systems throughout the UK. Jules Marris director of (...)
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draperRACING
You may or may now know that draperVENT not only specialise in solutions for the Poultry Sector but also run a Superbike Racing Team that (...)
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BHSL and draperGROUP Sign Co-operation Agreement
Irish based poultry manure to energy technology specialist, BHSL, has signed a co-operation agreement with draperVENT, one of the UK’s leading experts in poultry house (...)
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