Lindsay Corporation

What Lindsay Corporation does

Lindsay Corporation (NYSE: LNN) is a diversified industrial manufacturer founded in 1955 and headquartered in Omaha, Nebraska, operating two business segments: Irrigation and Infrastructure. The Irrigation segment designs, manufactures, and sells mechanized irrigation systems under the Zimmatic brand, including center pivot and lateral move systems, and supports them with the FieldNET cloud-based remote management platform, which provides pivot monitoring, control, water scheduling, sensor integration, and agronomic recommendations (FieldNET Advisor) and anomaly detection (Watchdog). The Infrastructure segment manufactures and sells road safety products, with the Road Zipper movable barrier system as a flagship product used in managed lanes and work-zone applications, alongside crash cushions, truck-mounted attenuators (TMAs), and other roadway safety equipment. The company reports over 35% US market share in center pivot irrigation and competes against Valmont Industries and Reinke Manufacturing in irrigation, and a fragmented set of road safety suppliers in infrastructure.

Name

Lindsay Corporation

Legal name

Lindsay Corporation

Website

https://lindsay.com

Company type

Public

Founded year

1955

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

1,001–5,000 employees

Short description

Lindsay Corporation (NYSE: LNN) is a diversified industrial manufacturer founded in 1955 and headquartered in Omaha, Nebraska, operating two segments: Irrigation (Zimmatic center pivots and the FieldNET cloud platform) and Infrastructure (Road Zipper movable barriers, crash cushions, and truck-mounted attenuators). It serves agricultural producers, dealers, and state transportation authorities globally, with FY2025 revenue of $676.4M.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Agricultural Irrigation Equipment and Road Safety Infrastructure

NAICS

Lawn and Garden Tractor and Home Lawn and Garden Equipment Manufacturing (333112)

SIC

Farm Machinery & Equipment (3523)

akta.pro primary industry

Irrigation Automation & Controls Services (SCADA, Sensors, Telemetry) (AFACAFAI)

akta.pro secondary industry

Controller/Timer & Smart Irrigation Setup (Wi‑Fi, Sensors) (HSAIAEAD)

Keywords

• Center pivot irrigation
• Road safety products
• Precision agriculture systems
• Traffic management infrastructure
• Remote infrastructure monitoring

Headquarters

HQ city

Omaha

HQ country

United States

HQ region

North America

Offices5 records

Markets served

GTM type

B2B

Offering type

Hardware or Manufacturing

Cost components

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

Revenue model

1. Irrigation Equipment Sales: Sale of center pivot and lateral move irrigation systems under the Zimmatic brand, including precision irrigation technology. Revenue is generated through a global dealer network with installation and aftermarket parts support.
2. Infrastructure/Road Safety Products: Sale of road safety equipment including crash cushions, end treatments, truck-mounted attenuators, temporary barriers, and the Road Zipper moveable barrier system. Sold directly to government agencies, contractors, and through distribution partners.
3. Subscription-Based Precision Irrigation Solutions: Following the acquisition of FieldWise, LLC in 2023, Lindsay offers subscription-based precision irrigation solutions focused on mechanized irrigation applications, enabling recurring revenue from software-enabled irrigation management.
4. Large Infrastructure Projects: Execution of major irrigation infrastructure projects such as the $80-100 million MENA (Middle East and North Africa) region irrigation project, providing project-based revenue with extended delivery timelines.
5. Remote Monitoring Services: IoT-based remote monitoring and data services for infrastructure assets including leak detection, pipeline monitoring, and environmental sensing through Elecsys Connect platform.

Pricing tiers

Go-to-market motion2 records

Distribution channels4 records

Marketing channels6 records

Core offering

Lindsay Corporation manufactures and distributes two principal product lines: (1) Zimmatic center pivot and lateral move irrigation systems with the FieldNET remote monitoring and control platform for agricultural growers, and (2) road safety infrastructure products including the Road Zipper moveable barrier system, crash cushions, end treatments, truck-mounted attenuators, and channelizing devices for transportation agencies. The company also provides remote monitoring and IoT solutions (Watchdog, Elecsys Connect) for energy and critical infrastructure operators, along with electronic manufacturing services and aftermarket parts.

Product overview

Lindsay Corporation operates as a global manufacturer and distributor offering two distinct product portfolios: irrigation systems and infrastructure/safety equipment. The irrigation segment centers on Zimmatic center pivot and lateral-move irrigation systems, managed through the FieldNET remote monitoring and control platform with FieldNET Advisor decision-support module. These integrate with METOS weather stations and TowerWatch tower monitoring for whole-farm water management under the SmartPivot Solutions umbrella. The company also offers precision VRI (Variable Rate Irrigation) technology and acquired FieldWise in 2023 for subscription-based precision irrigation. The infrastructure segment provides the Road Zipper moveable barrier system, comprehensive road safety products including TAU and ABSORB crash cushions, MAX-Tension end terminals, truck-mounted attenuators (TMAs) such as Road Runner and U-MAD, AlphaGuard channelizing devices, and specialty products like DR-46 motorcycle barrier. Remote monitoring capabilities include Watchdog/Elecsys Connect solutions for leak detection, pipeline monitoring, and industrial asset management. The company also provides electronic manufacturing services and railroad products.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Brands

• Zimmatic: Premium center pivot and lateral irrigation systems brand featuring durable pivots and laterals for agricultural irrigation
• FieldNET
• FieldWise
• FieldNET Advisor
• Road Zipper System
• Road Safety Products
• Elecsys Connect
• METOS
• SmartPivot Solutions

Products and services

• Zimmatic Irrigation Systems
• FieldNET
• FieldWise Subscription Precision Irrigation
• METOS Weather Stations
• Road Zipper System
• TAU Crash Cushions
• ABSORB Crash Cushions
• MAX-Tension End Terminals
• AlphaGuard Channelizing Device
• Road Runner Truck-Mounted Attenuator
• U-MAD Truck/Trailer-Mounted Attenuators
• ArmorGuard Gate System
• DR-46 Motorcycle Barrier
• Tempoline Barrier
• Railroad Products
• Elecsys Connect Remote Monitoring
• Watchdog Remote Monitoring
• ImpactAlert Roadside Safety Monitoring
• Light Guard Pulse
• RAPTOR System
• Electronic Manufacturing Services

Quantifiable outcome

• TowerWatch reduces troubleshooting time by 75%
• +3 more outcomes

Named customers7 records

Segments3 records

Ideal customer profiles4 records

Technology focussed Yes

API detail

Has API

No

API docs

API detail

Core technology

AI maturity

App detail

AI capability4 records

Feature9 records

Partnerships

Four partnerships are on record, tiered minor and core.

• Kazakhstan Localization PartnersminorStrategic or Co-development Partner · 27 April 2026Lindsay Corporation signed localization agreements with Kazakhstan under the Kostanai Localization Center program to produce irrigation equipment domestically. Partnership with AgromashHolding KZ and Eurasia Group AG aims to reduce import dependence and strengthen manufacturing presence in Central Asia.
• FieldWise, LLCcoreStrategic or Co-development Partner · 31 July 2023Acquisition of FieldWise, LLC in 2023 expanded Lindsay's product offerings to include subscription-based precision irrigation solutions with focus on mechanized irrigation applications. The acquisition enhanced distribution network reach and added software-as-a-service capabilities to the irrigation segment.
• Pessl InstrumentscoreTechnology or IntegrationLindsay holds a minority stake in Pessl Instruments, whose METOS weather stations are integrated with the FieldNET platform. METOS stations provide site-specific weather data including temperature, precipitation, humidity, wind, leaf wetness, and solar radiation measurements that power FieldNET Advisor irrigation recommendations.
• Nebraska Cancer Coalition (NC2)minorOthersCommunity partnership supporting cancer prevention and screening awareness at Husker Harvest Days agricultural show. Lindsay's contributions helped NC2 provide blood pressure checks and skin cancer screenings to farmers and rural community members from Nebraska, Kansas, Iowa, and other Midwestern states.

Scale indicators14 records

Recent moves7 records

Expansion highlights5 records

Direct peers

• Valmont Industries: Valmont is Lindsay's closest direct competitor in center pivot irrigation (Valley brand) and also operates an engineered infrastructure products division. It competes head-to-head with Lindsay across both core business segments and is the primary scale rival in the irrigation market.
• Reinke Manufacturing: Reinke is a privately held direct competitor specializing in center pivot and lateral move irrigation systems with a strong US grower dealer base. It competes with Lindsay's Zimmatic brand on equipment reliability, precision technology, and dealer relationships.
• Jain Irrigation Systems: Jain Irrigation is a global irrigation and agricultural inputs company offering drip and sprinkler irrigation systems. It overlaps with Lindsay in precision water management for agriculture, particularly in international markets where Lindsay is expanding.
• Netafim (Orbia): Netafim, part of Orbia, is the global leader in drip irrigation and digital farming solutions. It competes with Lindsay in the broader precision irrigation market and in software-enabled water management for agriculture.
• Trinity Industries: Trinity Industries is a major infrastructure products manufacturer including highway safety products (guardrail, end terminals, crash cushions) sold to government transportation agencies. It competes with Lindsay's infrastructure segment in road safety equipment.
• Hill & Smith: Hill & Smith operates a global road safety and infrastructure products portfolio including crash cushions, barrier systems, and work zone safety products. Its infrastructure division is a direct competitor to Lindsay's Road Zipper and crash cushion businesses.

Broad incumbents

• AGCO Corporation: AGCO is a major global agricultural equipment manufacturer offering tractors, combines, and precision agriculture solutions through brands like Massey Ferguson and Fendt. While not focused on irrigation, it competes for agricultural capital budgets and increasingly in precision farming technology.
• Deere & Company: Deere is the dominant US agricultural equipment manufacturer and is rapidly expanding its precision agriculture and digital farming platform. It is a broad incumbent competing for grower wallet share and increasingly in connected farm technology adjacent to FieldNET.

Emerging players

• Trimble: Trimble provides precision agriculture technology including water management and irrigation scheduling tools. Its Trimble Ag Software and Connected Farm solutions overlap with Lindsay's FieldNET Advisor in data-driven irrigation decision support.
• Toro Company: Toro manufactures irrigation equipment and landscape water management products for golf, commercial, and residential markets. It overlaps with Lindsay in irrigation technology and remote monitoring, though primarily in turf/landscape rather than large-scale agriculture.

Market position

Strengths5 records

Weaknesses5 records

Competitive moat6 records

Key risks7 records

Key highlights7 records

Customer concentration

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Revenue estimate

Valuation estimate

Number of profiles

Profiles4 records

Subsidiaries2 records

Funding overview

Funding rounds

Investors

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M&A3 records

Investments1 record

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