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Bill Priefert in one of the many manufacturing buildings located at the Priefert Manufacturing facilities in Mount Pleasant. COURTESY PHOTO -
COURTESY PHOTO Bill Priefert and his sons. From left to right Travis Priefert, Nate Priefert, Eddie Priefert, and Bill Priefert.
In 1964, Marvin Priefert invented the first gliding-action, fully opening headgate. The first piece of ranch equipment that planted a seed that has grown tremendously over time. When Mr. Priefert was confident in his build, he built a second headgate for his neighbor. After that, he went on to patent his invention. When he started to build, his shop was only a one-room with a dirt floor.
Marvin…