VES-Artex

What VES-Artex does

VES-Artex (legally VES Environmental Solutions, Inc.) is a privately held manufacturer of environmental control systems for dairy and livestock barns, headquartered in Chippewa Falls, Wisconsin with a Canadian subsidiary (VES-Artex Systems Canada, ULC). The company designs, fabricates, and distributes a broad portfolio of ventilation hardware — including ECV louvered circulation fans, panel/basket/ceiling/exhaust/inlet fans, HVLS fans, chimneys, and rolled curtain systems — together with complementary product lines in LED lighting, feedlane cooling, cattle handling (Mighty Moo cow brush, headlocks, gates, freestall), calf care (Calf Zone pens), and biosecurity (Sanitation Station).

Its control and automation layer rests on PLC-based systems, including the flagship Animal-Centered Environment (ACE) Control system with a local HMI and parallel signal transmission, the DairyBOS intelligent barn operating system, AutoFlex Connect II (16-zone controller), Supra Touch and Plus Touch environmental controllers, SSV-DC, and wireless/wired VFDs. These integrate fans, lights, soakers, shutters, curtains, and high-pressure fogging, with sensors measuring temperature, humidity, ammonia, and CO2. This integration allows smartphone-based remote monitoring and closed-loop climate automation in modern dairy barns.

Revenue is generated primarily through hardware sales distributed via an authorized dealer network across North America, supplemented by direct e-commerce through ecosolutions.market (NetSuite-based) and enterprise direct sales for custom configurations. Recurring revenue is limited but exists through cloud-connected controls/monitoring subscriptions, and professional services revenue is generated from commissioning and consulting on complex barn systems. The core customer base is enterprise and mid-market dairy operations in North America, with secondary exposure to general livestock facilities, greenhouse growers, and a niche line serving crypto-mining facility ventilation.

Name

VES-Artex

Legal name

VES Environmental Solutions, Inc.

Website

https://ves-artex.com

Company type

Private

Founded year

1974

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

101–250 employees

Short description

VES-Artex is a privately held Wisconsin-based manufacturer of ventilation, lighting, cooling, and automation systems for dairy and livestock barns, selling hardware and PLC-based controls through a North American dealer network and direct e-commerce to dairy farms and adjacent agricultural operators.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Dairy Barn Environmental Systems

NAICS

Industrial and Commercial Fan and Blower and Air Purification Equipment Manufacturing (333413), Ventilation, Heating, Air-Conditioning, and Commercial Refrigeration Equipment Manufacturing (3334)

SIC

Industrial & Commercial Fans & Blowers & Air Purifing Equip (3564), Farm Machinery & Equipment (3523)

akta.pro primary industry

Barn Environmental Control & Ventilation (Fans, Curtains, Cooling, Heating) (AFAAAIAJ)

akta.pro secondary industries

Livestock & Dairy Equipment (IMAHACAG), Fans, Blowers & Ventilation Units (Supply/Exhaust/Inline) (IMADANAB)

Keywords

• Dairy barn ventilation
• Barn automation systems
• Livestock circulation fans
• Agricultural environmental controls
• Cattle cooling solutions

Headquarters

HQ city

Chippewa Falls

HQ country

United States

HQ region

North America

Offices1 record

Markets served

GTM type

B2B

Offering type

Hardware or Manufacturing

Cost components

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

Revenue model

1. Hardware Sales: VES-Artex generates revenue primarily through the sale of physical products including ventilation fans (circulating, exhaust, inlet), cooling systems, lighting, curtains, cattle handling equipment, calf care products, and sensors. Products are sold through dealers and direct e-commerce.
2. Cloud-Connected Controls and Subscriptions: The company offers cloud-connected control panels and monitoring systems that may include subscription components for remote monitoring and data services.
3. Professional Services: Commissioning services and professional installation support for complex barn environment systems.

Go-to-market motion1 record

Distribution channels3 records

Marketing channels7 records

Core offering

VES-Artex manufactures and sells intelligent barn systems for dairy and livestock operations, offering an integrated portfolio of ventilation equipment (ECV fans, panel fans, basket fans, shutter exhaust fans, ceiling fans, HVLS fans, chimneys, inlet fans, positive pressure tubes), automated control systems (ACE Control, DairyBOS, AutoFlex Connect II, Supra Touch, Plus Touch), LED lighting, cooling solutions, cattle handling equipment, calf care pens, and biosecurity tools. The systems integrate via sensors and PLC-based controls to automate ventilation, lighting, and cooling based on environmental conditions.

Product overview

VES-Artex provides intelligent barn systems for dairy and livestock operations, offering an integrated portfolio of hardware products and solutions. The core offering centers on ventilation systems including ECV Fans, shutter fans, basket fans, ceiling fans, exhaust fans, inlet fans, chimney vents, and rolled curtain systems. Control and automation capabilities are delivered through the ACE Control system, DairyBOS platform, AutoFlex Connect II, Supra Touch, Plus Touch, SSV-DC, and wireless/wired VFDs. Lighting solutions include Peak Array LED High Bay lights and Long Day Lighting systems. Cattle handling products encompass Mighty Moo powered cow brushes, calf care equipment (Calf Zone pens with accessories), and various fencing, gates, headlocks, and freestall systems. Biosecurity is addressed through the Sanitation Station. Cooling solutions include feedlane soaking systems. The product ecosystem is designed to work together as an integrated 'intelligent barn' system, with sensors feeding data to control systems that automate ventilation, lighting, and cooling operations. Products are available through direct purchase via ecosolutions.market e-commerce platform and through dealer networks.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Brands

• ACE (Animal-Centered Environment): ACE control system product line for barn automation and animal-centered environment management.
• Dairy Intelligent

Products and services

• Mighty Moo Powered Cow Brush Automated rotating cow brush for dairy herds that rotates in both clockwise and counterclockwise directions with rocking motion to reach areas static brushes cannot. Encourages hygiene, milk production, and environmental enrichment.
• ECV Fans (Louvered Circulation Fan) Energy efficient louvered circulation fans providing controlled airflow within cow space, creating a wave of air traveling directly down to cow level to mitigate heat stress and encourage lying time, milk production, pregnancy rates, and overall cow health.
• Rolled Curtain System Curtain system allowing year-round management of airflow with four curtain configurations, pairs with automated controls for reliable, low-maintenance ventilation tailored to animal needs.
• Peak Array LED High Bay Lights LED high bay lighting fixtures with signature peak design to deter bird nesting. Square shape delivers wide, even light footprint reducing hot spots, shadows, and glare to keep herds calm.
• Sanitation Station All-in-one boot and tool sanitation station promoting routine hygiene practices to reduce biohazards in animal areas. Features wide ergonomic balance handle with hooks for brush, disinfectant spray bottle, or bucket. High-grade stainless steel construction.
• ACE Control Animal-Centered Environment (ACE) control system - PLC-based control with intuitive local HMI interface. Parallel signal transmission ensures immediate reliable relief. Integrates with ventilation, lights, soakers, shutters, curtains, and high-pressure fogging systems.
• HVLS Fan High-volume low-speed fans for commercial and industrial facilities.
• Basket Fan High-velocity basket fans constructed with high-grade steel, zinc plated and powder-coated for corrosion resistance. Available in 12", 20", 24", and 36" sizes with sealed motors. Supplemental fans for hallways, milking parlors, entrances, and offices.
• Panel Circulation Fan (Blast Fan) Energy efficient panel fans with significant airflow volume. Corrosion-resistant fiberglass housing with UV protectant. Belt drive motors in sizes 36", 50", 55", 72", and 84"; direct drive in sizes 36", 50", 55", and 72". Variable speed capabilities for year-round use.
• Ceiling Fans Commercial and industrial grade ceiling fans. Moisture-resistant style available in 56" and 60" sizes in white and matte black; outdoor plug-and-play style in white with 60" diameter. For facilities with ceiling heights 10' to 30'.
• Shutter Exhaust Fan Robust exhaust fan ideal for factories, warehouses, garages, attics, and agricultural applications. Features corrosion-resistant shutters, shutter tie bar, CSA/CSA-US approved motor, and balanced silicon steel rotors. Available as single or three-speed model.
• Inlet Fan (PPF) Fans designed to inject fresh air into barns, parlors, or holding areas.
• Positive Pressure Tube System Fresh air delivery system for freestall barns, calf barns, parlors, or holding areas. Collapsible material for easy off-season storage. Compatible with VES-Artex inlet fans and most other manufactured inlet fans.
• Exhaust Fans (AFR and Thru wall) AFR Air (Air Flow Ratio) exhaust fans providing superior performance and efficiency over other exhaust fans.
• Chimney Exhaust or inlet chimneys available in passive and powered configurations. Designed for use in tunnel, cross, or naturally ventilated facilities.
• Wireless VFD Wireless Variable Frequency Drives for lowering energy consumption and streamlining ventilation management.
• Supra Touch Controller that monitors humidity, ammonia, carbon dioxide, and more. Influences equipment control based on environmental conditions - switches heaters on or increases ventilation when humidity is too high.
• SSV-DC Control system for managing barn ventilation and climate.
• AutoFlex Connect II Comprehensive controller with ability to control and monitor 16 different zones. Intuitive user interface for configuring and monitoring entire systems.
• VFD (Variable Frequency Drives) Variable Frequency Drives for lowering energy consumption and streamlining ventilation management in fan control systems.
• Plus Touch Controller monitoring temperature, humidity, ammonia, carbon dioxide, and more. Controls equipment based on environmental conditions.
• Sensors Climate sensors used in combination with controls to record and automate changes within facilities.
• Calf Zone Pens Flexible calf rearing pens with removable sidewalls for easy conversion from individual to group pens. Protects calves in first few weeks with enhanced monitoring capabilities.
• Calf Zone Accessories Feeding accessories designed to work with Calf Zone systems, providing options for all stages of calf development.
• Long Day Lighting Automated lighting solution for consistent, high-quality milk production. Cost-effective way to encourage consistent production.
• Feedlane Soaking/Cooling Focused cooling system to reduce heat stress in animals through evaporative cooling at feedlanes.
• DairyBOS Intelligent barn operating system for optimizing cow comfort through automated ventilation, lighting, and cooling system operations.
• Professional Services Expert consulting and commissioning services for barn system design and implementation.
• Crypto Mining Ventilation Ventilation solutions designed for cryptocurrency mining facilities.

Quantifiable outcome

• Increased milk production by approximately 10 pounds per cow
• +3 more outcomes

Named customers5 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

Feature4 records

Partnerships

One partnership is on record.

• Dealer NetworkcoreChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorVES-Artex maintains a network of authorized dealers across North America who sell, install, and support the company's barn environment products. The company provides a Find A Dealer locator on its website to connect customers with local dealers. Dealers are invited to apply for partnership through the website.

Recent moves6 records

Expansion highlights6 records

Broad incumbents

• Val-Co: Livestock and poultry equipment manufacturer offering ventilation, cooling, and barn systems; comparable product mix in adjacent livestock segments, serving overlapping dealer channels.
• Big Ass Fans: HVLS fan manufacturer for commercial, industrial, and agricultural facilities with HVLS and ceiling fans overlapping VES-Artex's fan lineup, though broader beyond barn-specific applications.
• Munters: Global climate and air treatment incumbent serving agricultural, industrial, and data center markets; broader portfolio but overlapping livestock/agricultural ventilation technology and customer base.

Direct peers

• Fancom: Livestock climate control and ventilation control specialist with overlapping product scope (fans, sensors, controllers) directly comparable to VES-Artex's ACE Control and ECV Fan offering.
• GEA Farm Technologies: Large dairy equipment division offering barn ventilation, milking, and herd management solutions, competing with VES-Artex on integrated dairy barn systems globally.
• BouMatic: Major dairy milking and barn equipment manufacturer offering ventilation, cooling, and cow comfort solutions directly competitive with VES-Artex's barn environment portfolio for the same North American dairy customers.
• Lely: Dutch dairy automation specialist whose barn environment and cow comfort portfolio (Astronaut, Vector, etc.) overlaps directly with VES-Artex's automated ventilation and cow-comfort positioning.
• DeLaval: Global dairy equipment leader offering integrated barn systems including ventilation, cow comfort, and automated controls, competing head-to-head with VES-Artex on large commercial dairy projects.

Emerging players

• DairyMaster: Dairy automation and milking equipment company with overlapping barn environment and cow comfort offerings; smaller and more regionally focused than top-tier incumbents but comparable product breadth.
• Automated Production Systems (AP/Cumberland): Poultry and livestock housing equipment company offering ventilation, heating, and controls — overlaps with VES-Artex's environmental control portfolio in adjacent livestock segments.

Market position

Strengths5 records

Weaknesses5 records

Competitive moat4 records

Key risks6 records

Key highlights7 records

Customer concentration

• Xx.com/ves_artex
• YouTubeyoutube.com/channel/UCky1XHmBCy1R8wETzW_QhFA
• Facebookfacebook.com/VESArtex
• LinkedInlinkedin.com/company/ves-artex
• Instagraminstagram.com/ves_artex

Revenue estimate

Valuation estimate

Number of profiles

Subsidiaries1 record

Funding overview

Funding rounds

Investors

Funding detail is available on the Subscription and Enterprise plan.Contact sales →

M&A

Investments

M&A and investment is available on the Subscription and Enterprise plan.Contact sales →

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