Abstract
This paper contains the information and experience obtained from managing the Texas Gate and Panel Company for the past four years. Texas Gate and Panel Company is located in Bryan, Texas and has been in operation for approximately six years. I had no idea of the number of companies that manufacture gates and panels until I went to work for Texas Gate and Panel. There are also as many variations in design as there are number of companies. I have been involved with every aspect of the process from acquiring raw materials, its pre-fabrication, welding, touch-up, and delivery of the product. My first major responsibility for Texas Gate and Panel was to expand its sales territory. It soon became obvious that a thorough knowledge of my competitors was necessary in order to be effective. My position with Texas Gate and Panel has been a valuable experience. It allowed me the opportunity to organize and run an agricultural based company and it also opened my eyes to how important portable corral systems have become to the beef industry.
Fisher, C. West (2000). An overview of the gate and panel industry. Master's thesis, Texas A&M University. Available electronically from
https : / /hdl .handle .net /1969 .1 /ETD -TAMU -2000 -THESIS -F552.