Padman Automation Solutions

Padman Automation Solutions is an Australian‑owned irrigation automation family business specialising in practical, on‑farm control and monitoring systems for surface irrigation. The business designs, manufactures and supports a full range of automation products including winches, timers, sensors and remote monitoring systems, all developed specifically for Australian farming conditions. We operate as part of the Padman Group, drawing on more than three decades of irrigation infrastructure experience and a strong reputation for reliability, simplicity and farmer‑led innovation.
Manufacturing, assembly, technical support and repairs are centralised at Padman’s Strathmerton facility in northern Victoria, ensuring tight quality control, firmware ownership and long‑term product support. Rather than relying on a dealer network, We work directly with farmers, irrigation groups and government programs, providing consistent pricing, clear accountability and direct access to technical expertise. This direct model is supported by regional field travel, seasonal satellite capability in key irrigation areas, and a distributed service drop‑off network designed to suit large regional farming operations.
We service customers across all states in Australia, with strong adoption in broadacre and surface‑irrigated systems. Logistics and service processes are built around minimising downtime during irrigation season, with factory‑based repairs using genuine parts and streamlined return-to-farm delivery. The business positions itself as a long‑term technology partner to farmers, focused on labour saving, water efficiency and dependable operation rather than complex or over‑engineered solutions.