Hato Agricultural Lighting is a marketleader in design and production of industrial fixtures for the poultry industry and the cultivation of mushrooms for years. Now we're expanding our horizon on lighting solutions for the specific use in cattle farms.

INTRO

At HATO Agricultural Lighting, we understand the importance of good lighting for the health and performance of poultry. HATO has a range of solutions for different poultry areas. Our outstanding technical performances, light distribution and unique ‘comfort light’ combination enables the creation of a high-quality climate for your poultry with the best lighting results.

HATO

  • In 1974 HATO is founded in Tegelen, the Netherlands. Founders Hay Roodbeen and Ton Elsenberg lent their names to the company and delivered cables and fittings to the agricultural sector
  • In 1981 HATO expands its portfolio with solutions for mushroom houses
  • In 1992 HATO moves to the Trappistenweg in Tegelen (NL), enabling the expansion of a very successful business
  • In 1995 HATO starts to develop a revolutionary fitting for ANWB, the Royal Dutch Touring Club
  • In 1996 HATO acquires Industrial Tube Lighting (ITL), a company mainly active in the poultry industry. Consequently, HATO moves to Slootsekuilen in Beringe (NL)
  • In 1997 Paul Obers – today Director and owner of HATO – joins the company as a partner. Obers first joined the company in 1982 as a seasonal worker.
  • In 1999 the company moves to Sittard in the Netherlands, where it is still located today.
  • In 2000 the Uni-Q range is included in HATO´s range as one of HATO’s proprietary brands
  • In 2008 HATO’s Lighting Solutions division is established as a response to increased demand for customized solutions. The knowledge and expertise that has always been part of HATO´s DNA is now formally offered as an independent and well sought after engineering service.