Sector: Deep-tech
Invested: December 2014
Founder:
Founded by two Kiwi brothers, the catalyst for BISON was a smart scale system that the Fahey brothers developed to help shippers adapt to the IMO's new container weight verification rules. In the following years, they have continued to innovate and provide solutions to problems that shippers and logistics providers face.
BISON container lift systems give you the power to lift containers on and off trucks without relying on third-party lifting services and heavy handling equipment. With BISON's range of container lifting and weighing systems, you get independence and control over your container logistics, and a return on investment through lower operating costs, better asset utilisation and improved safety.
BISON features;
- Help extend the reach of containerisation (assisting with site accessibility restrictions)
- Increased efficiency of import and export operations
- Improved safety and sustainability
- Fast, automated container lifting
- Weigh containers anywhere, anytime - including instant digital weight certificates
Trusted by exporters, forwarders, military and logistics companies in over 60 countries, BISON is a leading global provider of portable container weighing and lifting solutions. Blending Kiwi ingenuity with engineering excellence, BISON provides smart and innovative container technology of the highest quality. And with an impressive client base including the US Army, NASA, T&G Pipfruit and Emirates Team New Zealand, BISON equip their clients to handle heavy freight safely, efficiently and with accurate weights anywhere, anytime and for less.
Awards and accolades:
2015 Best Design Awards - Gold
2019 Otago Export Awards - Supreme winner + finalist for excellence in innovation
Read more on BISON in the press ...
Stuff - April 2017: Invest South invests in Dunedin-based Bison Group
Otago Daily Times - August 2019: Bison Group wins supreme export award
