Amber Waves
Amber Waves is a privately held, family-owned manufacturer of heavy-duty hopper bottom bins and custom steel storage solutions, serving agricultural, oil and gas, livestock, and industrial customers across the United States from its 60,000 sq ft facility in Richardton, North Dakota.
- Company typePrivate
- Founded2001
- HeadquartersRichardton, United States
- Headcount11–50
- GTM typeB2B
- OfferingHardware or Manufacturing
What Amber Waves does
Amber Waves earns revenue predominantly through one-time equipment sales at custom quote-based pricing, with no disclosed recurring or subscription model; each bin or fabricated structure is built to customer specification, and pricing is not publicly listed. The go-to-market combines a direct enterprise sales motion (Request a Quote, dedicated sales line, professional delivery and setup using company trailers) with a regional authorized dealer network spanning North Dakota, South Dakota, Montana, Nebraska, Idaho, and Wyoming, supported by digital marketing through the company website, Bin Blog, YouTube product demonstrations, and social channels. Customer segments are vertically diversified across agricultural operations (primary), oil and gas transload operators, ranching/livestock, fertilizer and food processing, and general industrial/commercial fabricators, with the "Made in USA" / tariff-free positioning used as a competitive differentiator on price stability.
Amber Waves firmographics
Firmographics- Name
- Amber Waves
- Legal name
- Amber Waves Incorporated
- Website
- https://amberwavesinc.com
- Company type
- Private
- Founded year
- 2001
- Operating status
- Operating
- Headcount range
- 11–50 employees
- Short description
- Amber Waves is a privately held, family-owned manufacturer of heavy-duty hopper bottom bins and custom steel storage solutions, serving agricultural, oil and gas, livestock, and industrial customers across the United States from its 60,000 sq ft facility in Richardton, North Dakota.
- Ownership category
- akta.pro rank
Amber Waves industry classification
Industry- Product category
- Agricultural and industrial storage bins
- NAICS
- Industrial Truck, Tractor, Trailer, and Stacker Machinery Manufacturing (333924), Mining Machinery and Equipment Manufacturing (333131)
- SIC
- Construction, Mining & Materials Handling Machinery & Equip (3530)
- akta.pro primary industry
- Bulk Solids Handling & Processing Equipment (Conveying, Silo, Feeders) (IMAHAEAG)
- akta.pro secondary industries
- Bulk Material Handling Systems (Belt Conveyors, Feeders, Stackers, Reclaimers) (IMAHABAH), Bulk Handling & Conveying for Processing Lines (Augers, Elevators, Conveyors) (AFAAAJAJ), Feeding & Conveying Equipment (Aprons, Belts, Stackers) (IMAHAMAH)
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Where Amber Waves is headquartered
LocationHeadquarters
- HQ city
- Richardton
- HQ country
- United States
- HQ region
- North America
Offices1 record
Markets served
Amber Waves business model
Business model- GTM type
- B2B
- Offering type
- Hardware or Manufacturing
- Cost components
- Supply Chain, Personnel, Operations, Technology or R&D, Infrastructure, Marketing or Sales
Revenue model
- Hopper Bin Sales: One-time purchase of custom hopper bottom bins in various sizes (484 to 5600 bushel capacity) with multiple models and options available
- Stainless Steel Bin Sales: One-time purchase of stainless steel hopper bins for food-grade and fertilizer applications
- Frac Sand Storage Bin Sales: One-time purchase of frac sand storage bins for oil and gas industry transload operations
- Overhead Structure Sales: Pre-engineered overhead bin structures sold with bins for commercial and agricultural applications
- Custom Fabrication Services: Custom fabrication services for modular steel buildings, steel signs, custom shipping containers, compressor buildings, conveyor structures, trailers, dumpsters, precision laser-cut parts, and professional painting services
- Accessories and Parts: Replacement parts and accessories including top manways, poke holes, aeration systems, safety cages, bin anchors, and other customized options
Pricing tiers
| Model | Billing | Price |
|---|---|---|
| Other | Multi-year contract | Quote-based custom pricing |
Go-to-market motion2 records
Distribution channels1 record
Marketing channels5 records
Amber Waves product offering
Product offeringCore offering
Amber Waves manufactures and sells custom heavy-duty smooth-wall hopper bottom bins and related storage solutions for agricultural, oil and gas, food processing, and industrial customers. Core products include hopper bins (484 to 5,600 bushel capacity), stainless steel bins for food-grade and corrosive materials, overhead cake bins for livestock feed, frac sand storage bins, and pre-engineered overhead structures, with custom steel fabrication and accessories offered as supporting offerings.
Product overview
Amber Waves is a manufacturer of heavy-duty hopper bottom bins and related storage solutions. The product portfolio centers on smooth wall hopper bins (ranging from 484 to 5,600 bushels), stainless steel versions for food-grade and corrosive applications, overhead cake bins for livestock feed, and frac sand storage bins for oil/gas operations. Supporting products include pre-engineered overhead structures for drive-through bin installations and custom fabrication services for specialized steel projects. Accessories such as aeration systems, safety equipment, and discharge gates complement the core bin products.
Differentiator
Problem solved
Functional benefit
Products and services
- Smooth Wall Hopper Bins Heavy-duty smooth wall hopper bottom bins with extra steel design and aeration systems for grain storage and dry-down. Available in 10' to 16' diameters with capacities from 484 to 5,600 bushels for agricultural and multi-purpose applications.
- Stainless Steel Hopper Bins Hybrid design combining carbon steel structure with 304 stainless steel vessel and painted exterior. Designed for dry fertilizer, food-grade products, and corrosive materials, available on models up to 4,000 bushel capacity.
- Overhead Cake Bins
- Frac Sand Storage Bins
- Overhead Structures
- Custom Fabrication
- Bin Accessories
Quantifiable outcome
- Thousands of bins in service across USA
- +2 more outcomes
Companies that use Amber Waves
Customer profileNamed customers5 records
Segments5 records
Ideal customer profiles5 records
Amber Waves technology and API
TechnologyTechnology focussed No
API detail
- Has API
- No
- API docs
- API detail
Core technology
AI maturity
App detail
Feature6 records
Amber Waves partnerships and signals
Strategic signalPartnerships
14 partnerships are on record, tiered core, regional and minor.
- Dakota Frontier CoopcoreAuthorized dealer covering Napoleon and Wishek, ND. Provides local sales support, quotes, and customer service for Amber Waves products in their region.
- FEI Inc.coreAuthorized dealer covering Valley City, ND. Provides sales and support for Amber Waves bins in central North Dakota.
- Stone AGcoreAuthorized dealer based in Richardton, ND (same location as Amber Waves headquarters). Provides local agricultural equipment sales and support.
- Southwest GraincoreAuthorized dealer based in Dickinson, ND. Provides grain equipment sales and support for Amber Waves products.
- Cow Town Ag SupplyregionalAuthorized dealer covering Miles City, MT. Provides local agricultural sales support.
- Farmers Elevator EasternregionalAuthorized dealer based in Circle, MT. Provides elevator and agricultural equipment sales.
- So-Lo AirregionalAuthorized dealer based in Valier, MT. Also featured as a customer with custom bin project.
- A and R CorporationregionalAuthorized dealer covering Idaho Falls, ID. Provides agricultural equipment sales for Amber Waves products in Idaho.
- Farmer's Coop Elevator CompanyregionalAuthorized dealer covering Hemingford, Hay Springs, and Gordon, NE. Provides cooperative elevator services and product sales.
- Pro-Ag SupplyregionalAuthorized dealer based in Aberdeen, SD. Provides agricultural supply and equipment sales.
- FMG Feed and SeedregionalAuthorized dealer based in New Underwood, SD. Provides feed, seed, and equipment sales.
- Dealers Livestock SupplyregionalAuthorized dealer based in Mitchell, SD. Specializes in bulk feed tanks and livestock equipment.
- South Central Livestock SupplyregionalAuthorized dealer covering Winner and Gregory, SD. Provides livestock equipment sales.
- Advanced Millwright & FabricationminorAuthorized dealer based in Torrington, WY. Provides millwright and fabrication services.
Scale indicators4 records
Recent moves6 records
Expansion highlights6 records
Amber Waves competitors and assessment
Company assessmentDirect peers
- Sukup Manufacturing Co. Sukup is a leading U.S. manufacturer of grain bins, hopper bottom bins, dryers, and material handling equipment for agriculture. It directly competes with Amber Waves in smooth-wall hopper bins and grain storage, serving the same farm and ag-dealer customer base.
- Brock Grain Systems (CTB Inc.): Brock manufactures grain storage bins, hopper bottom bins, and aeration systems used by farmers and commercial grain operations. It is one of the most direct competitors to Amber Waves in smooth-wall hopper bin design and dealer-based distribution.
- Sioux Steel Company: Sioux Steel produces hopper bottom bins, grain storage, and livestock equipment out of South Dakota. Geographic overlap and a similar product mix make it a close direct competitor to Amber Waves in the upper Midwest grain belt.
- Meridian Manufacturing: Meridian is a Canadian-based manufacturer of hopper cones, smooth-wall bins, and bulk material handling equipment for grain, fertilizer, and seed. It competes directly with Amber Waves in smooth-wall hopper bins and serves similar agricultural and industrial customers.
- Behlen Manufacturing Co. Behlen manufactures grain storage bins, hopper bottom bins, and steel buildings from Nebraska. It is a long-standing direct competitor to Amber Waves with overlapping dealer networks across the Midwest and Plains states.
- Chief Industries: Chief Industries produces grain bins, hopper bottom bins, and storage structures through its Chief Agri division. It directly competes with Amber Waves in steel hopper bin manufacturing and dealer-distributed agricultural storage equipment.
Emerging players
- Superior Grain Equipment: Superior Grain Equipment manufactures hopper bottom bins and grain handling equipment primarily for farm and commercial operations. It is a smaller direct competitor focused on the same smooth-wall hopper segment Amber Waves serves.
- Schuld/Bushnell Grain Bins: Schuld/Bushnell produces hopper bottom bins and grain storage tanks targeting farm and commercial customers. It is a smaller direct competitor to Amber Waves with similar custom-build and dealer-distributed go-to-market characteristics.
Broad incumbents
- GSI (Grain Systems Inc., AGCO): GSI is one of the world's largest manufacturers of grain storage bins, hopper bins, conveyors, and dryers, now part of AGCO. It competes broadly with Amber Waves across all grain handling verticals and offers much greater scale, breadth, and dealer reach.
- Westeel (Viterra): Westeel manufactures grain bins, hopper bottom bins, and storage solutions across North America. As a broad incumbent with a wide product portfolio and Canadian/NA distribution, it competes with Amber Waves in commercial and farm-scale hopper bin markets.
Market position
Strengths3 records
Weaknesses5 records
Competitive moat4 records
Key risks6 records
Key highlights6 records
Customer concentration
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Amber Waves leadership team
Management profileNumber of profiles
Profiles4 records
Amber Waves funding detail
Funding detailFunding overview
Funding rounds
Investors
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Amber Waves M&A and investment
M&A and investmentM&A
Investments
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Frequently asked questions about Amber Waves
What does Amber Waves do?
Amber Waves manufactures and sells custom heavy-duty smooth-wall hopper bottom bins and related storage solutions for agricultural, oil and gas, food processing, and industrial customers. Core products include hopper bins (484 to 5,600 bushel capacity), stainless steel bins for food-grade and corrosive materials, overhead cake bins for livestock feed, frac sand storage bins, and pre-engineered overhead structures, with custom steel fabrication and accessories offered as supporting offerings.
Is Amber Waves a public or private company?
Amber Waves is a private company. It is classified as family owned and is currently operating.
When was Amber Waves founded?
Amber Waves was founded in 2001. It employs 11 to 50 people.
Where is Amber Waves based?
Amber Waves is headquartered in Richardton, United States, in the North America region.
How does Amber Waves make money?
Six revenue lines are on record. Hopper Bin Sales are the primary driver. The others are stainless Steel Bin Sales, frac Sand Storage Bin Sales, overhead Structure Sales, custom Fabrication Services and accessories and Parts.
Who are Amber Waves's main competitors?
Direct peers on record are Sukup Manufacturing Co., Brock Grain Systems (CTB Inc.), Sioux Steel Company, Meridian Manufacturing, Behlen Manufacturing Co. and Chief Industries. Emerging players are Superior Grain Equipment and Schuld/Bushnell Grain Bins. Broad incumbents are GSI (Grain Systems Inc., AGCO) and Westeel (Viterra).
Does Amber Waves have an API?
No public API is recorded for Amber Waves.
What industry is Amber Waves in?
Amber Waves's product category is Agricultural and industrial storage bins. Its primary akta.pro industry code is IMAHAEAG, Bulk Solids Handling & Processing Equipment (Conveying, Silo, Feeders), with a secondary code of IMAHABAH, Bulk Material Handling Systems (Belt Conveyors, Feeders, Stackers, Reclaimers). Its NAICS code is 333924 and its SIC code is 3530.