HCC

What HCC does

HCC, Inc., founded in 1883 and headquartered in Mendota, Illinois, is a 100% employee-owned (ESOP) manufacturer operating two interlocking business lines: complex steel fabrication and assembly services for agricultural equipment OEMs, and proprietary agricultural harvesting components sold into the aftermarket. The company runs four production facilities across the United States (Mendota, Illinois; Sabetha, Kansas; Kirkland, Illinois) and Brazil (Curitiba), with a new 150,000-square-foot Curitiba expansion underway in 2025, and ships globally to OEM partners and an authorized distributor network.

HCC's agricultural product line centers on combine reels, sieves, and chaffers, in which the company claims the world's largest producer position, supported by over 80 original patents including the first commercial grain weigher, the H.D. Hume pickup reel, and the floating cutter bar. The flagship innovation is SieveSense™, a closed-loop louver position sensor that autonomously adjusts combine cleaning shoe settings based on crop and terrain variables and supports accelerometer-driven predictive maintenance. The steel fabrication arm provides design, laser cutting, robotic welding, press operations, powder coating, and final assembly under multi-year OEM contracts. Acquired subsidiaries add adjacent product lines: hydraulic lift beds via Triple-C Manufacturing (HydraBed, 2005) and electronic contract manufacturing via Graphics and Industrial Circuits (GIC, 2019), while a 2020 joint venture with Allis Roller produces straw choppers and rollers in Brazil.

HCC follows a dual go-to-market: direct OEM-embedded contracts for steel fabrications and proprietary components (John Deere, CNH Industrial, AGCO, CLAAS, Deutz Fahr, Geringhoff) with Net 60 payment terms and per-project negotiated pricing, plus aftermarket sales of SieveSense and combine reel enhancements through authorized distributors in the United States, Canada, Mexico, Australia, Germany, and South Africa. OEM relationship quality is evidenced by John Deere Partner Level recognition in 2024 and 2025 (fewer than 30 suppliers globally) and ISO 9001:2015 certification. The ESOP structure aligns employee incentives with execution and quality, and current strategic emphasis is on geographic capacity expansion in Brazil and product diversification through SieveSense commercialization.

Name

HCC

Legal name

HCC, Inc.

Website

https://hccinc.com

Company type

Private

Founded year

1883

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

101–250 employees

Short description

HCC, Inc. is a 100% employee-owned (ESOP) manufacturer of combine reels, sieves, chaffers, and steel fabrications, serving major agricultural OEMs including John Deere, CNH Industrial, and AGCO from facilities in Illinois, Kansas, and Brazil.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Agricultural Equipment Manufacturing

NAICS

Agricultural Implement Manufacturing (33311)

SIC

General Industrial Machinery & Equipment (3560)

akta.pro primary industry

Threshing, Decortication & Separation Equipment (Small-Scale Separators) (AFAAAJAF)

Keywords

• Agricultural harvesting equipment
• Complex steel fabrication
• Combine harvester components
• OEM manufacturing services
• Agricultural equipment parts

Headquarters

HQ city

Mendota

HQ country

United States

HQ region

North America

Offices4 records

Markets served

GTM type

B2B

Offering type

Hardware or Manufacturing

Cost components

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

Revenue model

1. OEM Contract Manufacturing: Complex steel fabrication and assembly services provided directly to OEM manufacturers of agricultural equipment. Services include design and engineering, custom fabrication, welding, painting, finishing, and final assembly of steel components.
2. Aftermarket Agricultural Equipment: Sale of combine reel products, enhancements, and sensors directly to farmers and agricultural operations through a network of authorized distributors.

Pricing tiers

Go-to-market motion2 records

Distribution channels3 records

Marketing channels5 records

Core offering

HCC manufactures combine harvester components including reels, sieves, and chaffers, and provides complex steel fabrication and assembly services directly to major agricultural equipment OEMs. The company also sells the SieveSense autonomous louver positioning sensor and aftermarket combine reel enhancements through authorized distributors. Through wholly-owned subsidiaries (Triple-C Manufacturing and GIC) and a joint venture (Allis Roller), HCC produces hydraulic lift beds, electronic circuit boards, and agricultural rollers.

Product overview

HCC is a manufacturer of agricultural harvesting equipment and complex steel fabrications. The core product portfolio centers on combine reels, sieves, and chaffers—components for combine harvesters—alongside the innovative SieveSense autonomous louver positioning sensor. The company offers specialized combine reel enhancements including the Flip Combine Reel Kit and various tine types (Paddle, Standard, Heavy-Duty, Engineered) to improve harvest efficiency. Through acquisitions, HCC expanded into hydraulic lift beds (HydraBed, Reel Lift beds via Triple-C), electronic circuit boards (via GIC), and agricultural rollers (via Allis Roller joint venture). The company also provides comprehensive steel fabrication and assembly services including welding, laser cutting, and powder coating. Products ship globally to OEM partners including John Deere, CNH Industrial, AGCO, CLAAS, Deutz Fahr, and Geringhoff.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Brands

• HydraBed: Hydraulic lift beds for the ranching and utility industries, manufactured by Triple C Manufacturing
• SieveSense
• Triple C Manufacturing
• Graphics and Industrial Circuits (GIC)

Products and services

• Combine Reels Combine reels manufactured by HCC for OEMs and farmers, featuring fewer parts, stronger components, greater visibility, and lighter weight. HCC is the world's largest producer of reels for combines.
• Combine Sieves Combine sieves manufactured by HCC as part of its leading agricultural equipment product line, serving OEM partners and farm customers.
• Combine Chaffers Combine chaffers manufactured by HCC; HCC is one of the world's largest producers of this equipment, serving OEM manufacturers and farm customers.
• SieveSense Hyper-accurate louver position combine sieve sensor that enables automatic cleaning shoe adjustments based on variable crop conditions, terrain environments, and cleaning shoe loading conditions, significantly improving crop harvesting efficiency. Includes predictive maintenance via internal accelerometer.
• Flip Combine Reel Kit Combine reel enhancement with tine flipping action that improves reel performance, ensures continuous crop flow, and prevents wrapping around bat tubes, especially in tough crops like canola. Compatible with HCC tube-type combine reels built since 1990.
• Combine Reel Tines Range of reel tines including Heavy Duty Tines, Engineered Tines, Paddle Tines, and Standard Reel Tines designed for Polytine, Love, ML, and Level II Reels to optimize harvest yield.
• HydraBed Hydraulic lift beds for the cattle and ranching industry, manufactured by Triple-C Manufacturing in Sabetha, Kansas (acquired by HCC in 2005).
• Reel Lift Beds Hydraulic lift beds for the utilities industry, manufactured by Triple-C as part of HCC's product portfolio expansion.
• Electronic Circuit Boards Electronic circuit board development and production services provided by GIC (Graphics and Industrial Circuits, LLC) in Kirkland, Illinois, an electronic contract manufacturer with a diversified customer base, acquired in 2019.
• Straw Choppers, Rubber Rollers, and Steel Rollers Agricultural rollers and choppers including Straw Choppers, Rubber Rollers, and Steel Rollers manufactured through the HCC and Allis Roller joint venture in Curitiba, Brazil, established in 2020.
• Complex Steel Fabrication and Assembly Services Complete range of steel fabrication and assembly services covering design, engineering, custom fabrication, welding, painting, finishing, and assembly. Includes laser cutting, robotic welding, press operations, powder coating, and just-in-time delivery for OEM customers.

Quantifiable outcome

• 84% of Paddle Tine customers reported reduced crop loss; 94% said it improved feeding; 94% said installation was fast and easy
• +1 more outcomes

Named customers6 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

AI capability3 records

Feature6 records

Partnerships

Eight partnerships are on record, tiered strategic and core.

• Allis RollerstrategicStrategic or Co-development Partner · 1 January 2020Joint venture established in 2020 in Curitiba, Brazil to manufacture Straw Choppers, Rubber Rollers, and Steel Rollers for the agricultural equipment market in South America.
• John DeerecoreOEM/ Whitelabel/ Licensing PartnerHCC is a trusted top-tier supplier of high-quality steel components and assembly services to John Deere. Earned 'Partner Level' supplier status through John Deere's Achieving Excellence program for 2024 and 2025 (consecutive years), placing HCC among fewer than 30 direct material suppliers achieving this distinction globally.
• CNH IndustrialcoreOEM/ Whitelabel/ Licensing PartnerHCC is a trusted top-tier supplier of high-quality steel components and assembly services to CNH Industrial (parent of Case IH and New Holland brands) for agricultural equipment.
• AGCOcoreOEM/ Whitelabel/ Licensing PartnerHCC supplies high-quality steel components and assembly services to AGCO Corporation for agricultural equipment manufacturing.
• CLAAScoreOEM/ Whitelabel/ Licensing PartnerHCC is a trusted top-tier supplier of high-quality steel components and assembly services to CLAAS for agricultural equipment.
• Deutz FahrcoreOEM/ Whitelabel/ Licensing PartnerHCC supplies high-quality steel components and assembly services to Deutz Fahr for agricultural equipment.
• GeringhoffcoreOEM/ Whitelabel/ Licensing PartnerHCC is a trusted top-tier supplier of high-quality steel components and assembly services to Geringhoff for agricultural equipment.
• ISO 9001:2015coreOthersHCC maintains ISO 9001:2015 certification, the international standard for quality management systems, demonstrating ability to consistently provide products and services meeting customer and regulatory requirements.

Scale indicators8 records

Recent moves7 records

Expansion highlights6 records

Direct peers

• Shoup Manufacturing: Manufacturer and distributor of aftermarket agricultural replacement parts serving farmers across North America. Comparable to HCC's aftermarket combine reel enhancements and tine products serving the same end customers.
• May Wes Manufacturing: Manufacturer of polymer and steel agricultural components including row cleaners, stalk stompers, and combine parts. Comparable to HCC as a specialized aftermarket and OEM ag component manufacturer with a focused product portfolio.
• Crary Industries: Manufacturer of aftermarket agricultural equipment including combine reel upgrades, separator upgrades, and tillage components. Directly comparable to HCC in the combine enhancement and aftermarket category.
• Dalton Ag Products: Manufacturer of combine header equipment, augers, and aftermarket harvesting components. Comparable to HCC in serving combine OEMs and the aftermarket with specialized harvesting components.
• Westendorf Manufacturing: Manufacturer of tractor attachments and front-end loaders for agricultural applications. Comparable to HCC as a mid-sized, family-owned manufacturer of specialized ag equipment components sold through dealer networks.

Broad incumbents

• John Deere: World's largest manufacturer of agricultural equipment including combines. Direct customer of HCC, but also operates captive component manufacturing and a competitive combine product line, making it a broad incumbent in HCC's end market.
• CNH Industrial: Parent of Case IH and New Holland, one of the largest global agricultural equipment manufacturers and a direct HCC customer. A broad incumbent that competes with HCC's OEM customers in the same end market.
• AGCO: Global agricultural equipment manufacturer (Massey Ferguson, Fendt, GSI) and a direct HCC customer. A broad incumbent whose combines and headers directly use HCC reels, sieves, and chaffers.
• CLAAS: German family-owned global manufacturer of combines and harvesting equipment. Direct HCC customer and a broad incumbent in the global combine market that competes with HCC's OEM customers.

Emerging players

• Precision Planting: Specialty manufacturer of precision agriculture technology and retrofit components for planters and combines, now owned by AGCO. An emerging player that overlaps with HCC's SieveSense product line in the precision aftermarket combine sensor category.

Market position

Strengths5 records

Weaknesses5 records

Competitive moat5 records

Key risks5 records

Key highlights7 records

Customer concentration

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Compliance1 record

Revenue estimate

Valuation estimate

Number of profiles

Profiles6 records

Subsidiaries3 records

Funding overview

Funding rounds

Investors

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M&A

Investments

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