OPIsystems

What OPIsystems does

OPIsystems Inc., founded in 1984 and headquartered in Calgary, Alberta, designs and sells hardware and software systems that monitor and automate the storage and conditioning of grain in bins and terminals. Its core product family centers on the OPI Blue architecture, which spans BLUE Lite (handheld monitoring), EPIQ (remote cloud-connected monitoring), and BLUE Smart Conditioning (automated fan and heater control using NAD, NADH, and Aeration modes). Sensor hardware includes temperature cables, OMNI 3-in-1 cables combining temperature, moisture, and inventory sensing, and Grain Quality CO2 sensors for early spoilage detection. All hardware integrates with the ManageGrain.com cloud platform, which provides centralized multi-site monitoring, real-time alerts, historical trend analysis, EMC-based fan automation, and remote control. The company also offers the EMC Calculator as a standalone planning tool and a BlueCloud entry-level tier for users without OPI hardware, enabled through VisualCrossing weather API integration.

OPIsystems serves three primary customer segments: Growers (family farms and individual operations), Commercial Operations (large grain terminals and facilities managing 250,000+ bushels across multiple sites), and Dealers (authorized channel partners who sell, install, and certify OPI products through a Level 1/2/3 program). Its go-to-market is primarily dealer-led with a global dealer portal, supplemented by direct sales via phone and web forms. Revenue is generated through hardware sales (sensors, cables, gateways, fan nodes), recurring ManageGrain.com subscriptions, and installation/professional services delivered through the certified dealer network. Pricing is quote-based and varies by system configuration and bin count, typically structured as multi-year contracts.

The company claims a 40+ year track record, 50K+ bins monitored globally, and a presence across North America (Canada and United States) with broader international distribution. Its proprietary EMC grain curves and CO2 rate-of-change thresholds (e.g., 400 ppm over 3 days) underpin its automation and early-spoilage-detection logic. Leadership includes founder/CEO Dave Crompton.

Name

OPIsystems

Legal name

OPIsystems Inc.

Website

https://advancedgrainmanagement.com

Company type

Private

Founded year

1984

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

251–500 employees

Short description

OPIsystems designs hardware sensors and the ManageGrain.com cloud platform to monitor and automate grain storage and conditioning, serving growers, commercial grain operations, and certified dealers across North America and globally.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Agricultural Sensors & Grain Storage Management Systems

NAICS

Automatic Environmental Control Manufacturing for Residential, Commercial, and Appliance Use (334512), Other Measuring and Controlling Device Manufacturing (334519), Postharvest Crop Activities (except Cotton Ginning) (115114)

SIC

Industrial Instruments For Measurement, Display, And Control (3823), Measuring & Controlling Devices, Nec (3829)

akta.pro primary industry

Grain Bin & Silo Temperature Monitoring (On-Farm) (AFAOALAA)

akta.pro secondary industries

Grain Elevator & Bulk Terminal Temperature Monitoring (Commercial) (AFAOALAB), Remote Sensing, Alerts & Predictive Analytics for Spoilage/Hotspot Detection (AFAOALAJ), Compliance, Audit & HACCP/FSMA Temperature Monitoring & Reporting (AFAOALAH)

Keywords

• Grain storage monitoring
• Grain bin automation
• Temperature moisture cables
• Cloud grain management
• Grain conditioning systems

Headquarters

HQ city

Calgary

HQ country

Canada

HQ region

North America

Offices1 record

Markets served

GTM type

B2B

Offering type

Hardware or Manufacturing

Cost components

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

Revenue model

1. Hardware Products: Sale of monitoring hardware including temperature cables, moisture cables, OMNI cables, BLUE Lite handhelds, EPIQ remote units, gateways, cable nodes, fan nodes, and CO2 sensors. Products are sold through dealers and direct sales.
2. ManageGrain.com Cloud Platform: Subscription-based software-as-a-service platform for grain monitoring, data analytics, and remote control. Provides real-time visibility across operations with automated reports and alerts.
3. Installation and Support Services: Dealer network provides installation, certification, and ongoing support services. OPI requires certified installers (Level 1, 2, 3 certification program) for proper system deployment.

Pricing tiers

Go-to-market motion1 record

Distribution channels3 records

Marketing channels8 records

Core offering

OPIsystems manufactures and sells grain storage monitoring hardware (temperature cables, OMNI 3-in-1 moisture/temperature/inventory cables, CO2 spoilage sensors, BLUE Lite handheld monitors, EPIQ remote monitoring units) combined with the ManageGrain.com cloud platform for real-time monitoring, alerting, and automated fan/heater control. The offering also includes dealer-certified installation services for grain bins used by growers, commercial grain terminals, and agricultural dealers.

Product overview

OPIsystems offers an integrated grain storage management ecosystem combining hardware sensors with cloud-based monitoring and automation software. The product portfolio centers on the OPI Blue system architecture, which supports three tiers: BLUE Lite (handheld monitoring for individual bins), EPIQ (remote/cloud-connected monitoring), and BLUE Smart Conditioning (full fan/heater automation). Supporting sensor cables include Temperature Cables (temperature-only), OMNI Cables (3-in-1 moisture/temperature/inventory), and Grain Quality CO2 Sensors (spoilage detection). All hardware integrates with the ManageGrain.com cloud platform providing centralized monitoring, alerts, historical analysis, and remote control across multiple sites. The EMC Calculator tool supports condition planning. Products serve Growers, Commercial operations, and Dealers across the grain storage lifecycle from harvest monitoring to market-ready conditioning.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Products and services

• BLUE Lite Handheld grain monitoring device providing moisture, temperature, and inventory readings at the bin site via a docking station at the bottom of the bin serving as the single readout point for cable readings. Built for growers and smaller operations seeking an entry-level, site-level monitoring solution without full cloud automation.
• EPIQ Remote Monitoring Cloud-connected remote monitoring system that enables mobile access to grain condition data from anywhere, providing real-time alerts and remote fan control capabilities for growers and commercial operators managing grain storage without on-site presence.
• BLUE Smart Conditioning (Full Automation) Automated grain conditioning system that controls fans and heaters based on real-time bin conditions using NAD (Natural Air Drying), NADH (Natural Air Drying with Heater), and Aeration modes. Optimizes aeration timing using EMC calculations and proprietary grain curves for hands-free management.
• OMNI Cables 3-in-1 solid-state cable providing real-time temperature, moisture, and inventory level data in a single solution. Combines three sensing capabilities into one cable for simplified installation and comprehensive grain monitoring across bins.
• Temperature Cables High-accuracy sealed temperature-sensing cables for early hotspot and pest infestation detection. Operational from -40°C to +60°C and designed for harsh bin environments. Compatible with BLUE Lite, EPIQ, and full OPI Blue systems.
• Grain Quality CO2 Monitoring CO2 sensor system for early detection of grain spoilage from microbial or insect activity. Available as Headspace sensors (installed on storage structure roof) and Plenum sensors (installed in bin wall near fans). Reads in 50 ppm increments up to 2000 ppm, with background 400-600 ppm and rate-of-change alerting.
• ManageGrain.com Cloud Platform Cloud-based centralized grain monitoring dashboard providing real-time alerts, historical trend analysis, remote fan control, EMC calculator, automated reporting, and inventory management across multiple sites from any web-enabled device. Integrates OPI Blue hardware into a unified SaaS platform for growers and commercial operations.

Quantifiable outcome

• Growers report $0.50 to $1.00 higher per bushel value through proper grain conditioning using OPI systems
• +1 more outcomes

Named customers4 records

Segments3 records

Ideal customer profiles3 records

Technology focussed Yes

API detail

Has API

No

API docs

API detail

Core technology

AI maturity

App detail

Integration1 record

AI capability4 records

Feature5 records

Scale indicators3 records

Recent moves6 records

Expansion highlights6 records

Direct peers

• BinMaster: BinMaster manufactures bin level, temperature, and moisture sensors for grain storage, directly competing with OPI's monitoring hardware. Their SmartBob, 3DLevelScanner, and BinTrac products serve the same on-farm and commercial grain operators.
• AGI (Ag Growth International): AGI is a large grain handling, storage, and conditioning equipment manufacturer offering the AGI SureTrack platform for grain monitoring and management. They compete directly with OPI across both hardware sensors and digital grain management for commercial operations.
• Digi-Star (Tarter Gate): Digi-Star produces grain weighing, moisture sensing, and feed management solutions for agriculture. Their Topcon and grain cart monitoring products overlap with OPI's measurement and inventory-tracking capabilities for grain operators.
• Grain Tec Systems: Grain Tec provides grain temperature monitoring cables and bin management systems, directly competing with OPI's temperature cables and OMNI 3-in-1 sensor offerings for grain storage.
• Tri-States Grain Conditioning: Tri-States Grain Conditioning is a US dealer/integrator offering grain aeration and monitoring systems including OPI and competitor products. Comparable to OPI as a regional grain management service provider with overlapping product portfolios.

Broad incumbents

• Climate Corp (Bayer): Climate Corp, owned by Bayer, is a digital agriculture platform offering field-level analytics and decision support. While primarily focused on in-field operations, it represents the broader digital ag incumbent that could expand into post-harvest grain management.
• Sensaphone: Sensaphone provides remote monitoring and alerting systems for cold storage, greenhouses, and industrial facilities. Their environmental monitoring solutions address adjacent temperature/humidity sensing needs comparable to OPI's bin monitoring use cases.
• John Deere (Operations Center): John Deere's Operations Center and precision agriculture platform aggregates farm data and could expand into post-harvest grain storage management. As a major incumbent with deep ag-customer relationships, they represent a potential competitive threat to OPI's data platform.

Emerging players

• CropX: CropX is an ag-IoT company offering soil and environmental sensors with cloud analytics. While primarily in-field focused, its expansion into farm data analytics and IoT sensing creates emerging overlap with OPI's grain monitoring and data platform approach.
• AquaCheck: AquaCheck (subsidiary of Baseline) provides IoT moisture and temperature monitoring probes for agriculture and industrial applications. Their sensor technology and cloud platform overlap with OPI's environmental monitoring capabilities for stored crops.

Market position

Strengths5 records

Weaknesses5 records

Competitive moat5 records

Key risks5 records

Key highlights7 records

Customer concentration

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Valuation estimate

Number of profiles

Profiles3 records

Funding overview

Funding rounds

Investors

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M&A

Investments

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