Art's Way Manufacturing Co.

Name

Art's Way Manufacturing Co.

Legal name

Art's Way Manufacturing Co., Inc.

Website

https://artsway-mfg.com

Company type

Public

Founded year

1956

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

51–100 employees

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Headquarters

HQ city

Armstrong

HQ country

United States

HQ region

North America

Offices5 records

Markets served

GTM type

B2B

Offering type

Hardware or Manufacturing

Cost components

Supply Chain, Personnel, Operations, Infrastructure, Marketing or Sales, Technology or R&D

Revenue model

1. Agricultural Equipment Sales: Manufactures and distributes farm machinery niche products including grinder mixers, forage boxes, manure spreaders, sugar beet harvesters, high dump carts, hay and forage equipment, land maintenance equipment, and after-market service parts
2. Modular Buildings: Designs, manufactures, delivers, and installs modular laboratories and research facilities for scientific, healthcare, and higher education institutions through Art's Way Scientific subsidiary
3. Specialty Tools: American Carbide Tool produces and distributes carbide cutting tools and specialty tools for steel cutting applications

Go-to-market motion2 records

Distribution channels2 records

Marketing channels5 records

Core offering

Art's Way Manufacturing is a diversified manufacturer of specialized agricultural equipment (grinder mixers, sugar beet harvesters, manure spreaders, forage boxes, high dump carts, land preparation equipment, and after-market parts), modular laboratories and research facilities (via Art's Way Scientific), and carbide cutting tools (via American Carbide Tool). Products are sold through a U.S. and international dealer network as well as direct sales to agricultural operations, government agencies, and research institutions.

Product overview

Art's Way Manufacturing Co. is a diversified manufacturer with three distinct operating segments: Agricultural Products, Modular Buildings, and Tools. The Agricultural Products segment (Art's Way Manufacturing) produces a comprehensive portfolio of farm equipment including grinder mixers (8215, 5165, 6105, 6530 models), forage boxes (Commercial, 2100 Series, 7240), manure spreaders (X Series, V-180), sugar beet harvesters (6812, 6812C), high dump carts (9016-BT, 9016-HD), and various acquired brands (MillerPro, Badger, Universal Harvester, AgroTrend, Eversman). The Modular Buildings segment (Art's Way Scientific) manufactures custom modular laboratories, vivaria, and research facilities for scientific, healthcare, and higher education institutions. The Tools segment (American Carbide Tool) produces carbide cutting tools. The company operates approximately 200 employees across three branch locations in Armstrong, Iowa (agricultural products), Monona, Iowa (modular buildings), and Canton, Ohio (carbide tools).

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Products and services

• 8215 Grinder Mixer Grinder mixer with the largest tank option in the U.S. (215-bushel tank) and more efficient feed flow, allowing ingredients to be mixed without the mill; targeted at large agricultural and livestock operations.
• 5165 Grinder Mixer Industry-leading grinder mixer featuring the largest capacity and greatest efficiency of any grinder mixer in the marketplace at time of launch.
• 6105 Grinder Mixer 105-bushel hammermill grinder/mixer designed for pork, dairy, and poultry producers with improved features over previous designs.
• 6530 Grinder Mixer 165-bushel high-performance grinder mixer with redesigned features for exceptional feed grinding and mixing system performance for beef producers.
• 6812 Sugar Beet Harvester State-of-the-art 12-row sugar beet harvester with unprecedented capacity and efficiency; remains the market leader in its category.
• 6812C Sugar Beet Harvester Improved 6812 model with new barriers in the harvesting head featuring hinged barriers that allow sugar beets to flow onto rollers while preventing them from rolling back and dropping out.
• Commercial Forage Box Heavy-duty commercial forage box with rugged robust design featuring #4 polished stainless steel sides, Densilite poly floor, three-ply springs, drum brakes, and both front and rear unload capabilities (unload in 60 seconds or less).
• 2100 Series Forage Box Affordable high-capacity forage box with 100% in-cab hydraulic drive system, available in 16-, 18-, or 20-ft box lengths with corrugated-steel sides; 4-minute front unload or 1-minute rear unload.
• 7240 Forage Box 40-foot forage box on a semi-mounted trailer that unloads in under one minute, designed for customer harvesters.
• X Series Manure Spreaders Manure spreaders with more than double the capacity of previous models, guillotine-style slop gate for material control through beaters, ISOBUS-compatible rate control (Raven Industries), and limited lifetime apron chain warranty; available in X500, X700, and X900 models (500-900 cu ft heaped).
• V-180 Manure Spreader Manure spreader equipped with Digi-Star Nutrient Management System for accurate manure application tracking and documentation.
• 9016-BT High Dump Cart High dump cart specifically designed for beet harvest with 20-ton capacity, 15-inch wide tires centered on 132 inches to straddle six rows of beets, and optional Wi-Fi antenna for smart device monitoring; usable for sugar beets, edible beans, peanuts, cotton, corn, and soybeans.
• 9016-HD High Dump Cart High dump cart with 40,000 lb lift capacity (10,000 lb over competition), exterior frame design eliminating interior ribcage to prevent material trapping, and converts from right to left dumping in hours.
• Hammer Blower Multifunctional unit that works for silo feeding and bagging operations.
• High Speed Defoliator Defoliator designed for use with the 6812D Harvester and high dump carts during sugar beet harvest operations.
• Modular Research Laboratories Custom modular laboratories for biocontainment, animal husbandry science, public health, and security requirements; built to be transported from factory to site and lifted into place.
• Modular Vivaria Modular animal confinement buildings and vivaria for research facilities, including the MD Anderson Cancer Research Center project; built to be transported from factory to site and lifted into place.
• American Carbide Tool (Carbide Cutting Tools) Manufactures carbide cutting tools and specialty tools for steel cutting applications; largest domestic manufacturer and distributor of standard single-point brazed carbide tools, produced at the Canton, Ohio facility.

Quantifiable outcome

• Q1 fiscal 2026 sales increased 29.2% to approximately $6.6 million
• +3 more outcomes

Named customers4 records

Segments3 records

Ideal customer profiles3 records

Technology focussed No

API detail

Has API

No

API docs

API detail

Core technology

AI maturity

App detail

Feature4 records

Partnerships

Two partnerships are on record, tiered minor and core.

• Midwest Solar InstallersminorImplementation/ SI/ Consulting Partner · 29 December 2025$1.4 million agreement signed in December 2025 to install a solar energy system at Art's Way Manufacturing's main office facility in Armstrong, Iowa. The solar project is expected to eliminate electricity costs for 30 years and provide tax credit benefits.
• MD Anderson Cancer Research CentercoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerArt's Way Scientific's modular vivarium project for MD Anderson Cancer Research Center in Houston, Texas earned second place at the 2026 World of Modular Awards. This represents a significant healthcare research facility project.

Scale indicators7 records

Recent moves14 records

Expansion highlights5 records

Broad incumbents

• AGCO Corporation: Global manufacturer of agricultural equipment including tractors, combines, hay tools, and application equipment. A broad incumbent in farm machinery that competes with Art's Way in select categories like hay/forage equipment, manure spreaders, and sugar beet harvesting, though with a much larger portfolio.
• Kennametal Inc. Global manufacturer of metalworking tools, including tungsten carbide inserts, tooling, and wear-resistant solutions. A broad incumbent in industrial cutting tools that competes with Art's Way's American Carbide Tool subsidiary in carbide cutting tools for steel machining.
• Deere & Company: The dominant U.S. agricultural equipment manufacturer with an extensive product portfolio. Art's Way has historically operated adjacent or complementary to Deere (it secured John Deere design wheel harvester patent rights) and competes in forage, sugar beet, and manure handling niches.
• Sandvik Coromant: Global leader in metal cutting tooling and inserts. Competes with American Carbide Tool in carbide cutting tools and specialty metalworking inserts for industrial customers.
• CNH Industrial: Major agricultural and construction equipment manufacturer through Case IH and New Holland brands. Competes broadly across farm equipment categories where Art's Way operates, including forage, hay, and specialty harvesting.
• ATCO Structures & Logistics: Canadian provider of modular buildings, workforce housing, and specialty structures including laboratories. Competes with Art's Way Scientific in modular research and institutional facility construction.
• WillScot Mobile Mini Holdings: Leading North American provider of modular space and portable storage solutions including mobile offices and modular buildings. A broad incumbent in the modular building space where Art's Way Scientific operates, though WillScot focuses more on commercial/office and less on specialized research/laboratory facilities.
• Kubota Corporation: Japanese manufacturer of tractors and agricultural equipment with growing North American presence. Offers competitive hay, forage, and small-farm equipment lines that overlap with Art's Way's product set.

Direct peers

• Raven Industries (CNH Industrial): Provider of ISOBUS-compatible precision agriculture technology that supplies the rate control system for Art's Way X Series Manure Spreaders. A direct technology partner and adjacent competitor in precision application technology for manure and fertilizer.
• Vanguard Modular Building Systems: Provider of permanent and temporary modular buildings for commercial, educational, and government customers. A more direct peer to Art's Way Scientific in custom modular construction for institutional buyers.

Market position

Strengths4 records

Weaknesses4 records

Competitive moat4 records

Key risks6 records

Key highlights6 records

Customer concentration

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Revenue estimate

Valuation estimate

Number of profiles

Profiles7 records

Subsidiaries5 records

Funding overview

Funding rounds1 record

Investors1 record

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M&A3 records

Investments

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