GVM
GVM Incorporated is a privately held US manufacturer founded in 1977, building self-propelled agricultural sprayers and spreaders (Prowler, Mako, Predator, Double Duty) plus municipal snow-and-ice control systems, sold through an authorized US dealer network to cooperatives, farmers, DOTs, and municipalities.
- Company typePrivate
- Founded1977
- HeadquartersBiglerville, United States
- Headcount51–100
- GTM typeB2B
- OfferingHardware or Manufacturing
What GVM does
GVM Incorporated is a US-based, privately held manufacturer founded in 1977 in Biglerville, Pennsylvania, specializing in custom-application agricultural equipment and municipal snow-and-ice control equipment. The agricultural division builds self-propelled sprayer and spreader platforms including the Prowler series (X-, T-, and E-Series chassis), the compact Mako sprayer, the high-clearance Predator, the Hydra Spray/Spread truck-mounted system, and the patented Double Duty spreader line (Standard Rotation, Twin Chain section-control, and Air variants). The snow division, established via the 2005 acquisition of Snow Equipment Sales, manufactures Pre-Wet Application Systems, Direct Application Systems, EZ Brine and Brine Production Systems, Fluid/Portable Transfer Systems, Overhead Spray Systems, and Micro Blend Systems for road anti-icing. Both divisions share common platform engineering (ISOBUS integration with Raven, Ag Leader, Trimble, TeeJet, John Deere, and Case guidance; Cummins engines; Allison transmissions; Norwesco tanks) and rely on a US dealer network plus one Australian dealer for distribution.
GVM generates revenue through hardware sales of equipment, parts (gvmparts.com), and service/custom metal fabrication. Pricing is quote-based with no public list prices, and the company participates in Pennsylvania's COSTARS cooperative purchasing program for government buyers. Customer end-markets span agricultural cooperatives and retailers (Nutrien, The Andersons, Helena, Heritage, Southern States), state DOTs (PennDot, Kentucky Transportation Cabinet), municipalities, custom application businesses, and individual farms from SMB to multi-thousand-acre operations. Precision-ag software (AgriWAVE / GVM AgJunction), originally developed in-house, was divested to Hemisphere GPS in 2012; GVM retains remote-diagnostic capability through AgriWAVE integration on current Prowler chassis.
The company is led by Mark Anderson (President and Owner since 1989), with second-generation family members Shane Anderson (VP Operations) and Joe Anderson (VP Sales & Marketing) positioned for succession. Operations span four US locations: Biglerville PA (headquarters/manufacturing), Bellevue OH (manufacturing, since 1996), Kenton OH (since 1994), and Peru IN (dealer and service facility). GVM has held multiple innovation awards including the 2018 AE50 for the Double Duty Twin Chain and 2022 Infrastructure Award for liquid deicer equipment.
GVM firmographics
Firmographics- Name
- GVM
- Legal name
- GVM Incorporated
- Website
- https://gvminc.com
- Company type
- Private
- Founded year
- 1977
- Operating status
- Operating
- Headcount range
- 51–100 employees
- Short description
- GVM Incorporated is a privately held US manufacturer founded in 1977, building self-propelled agricultural sprayers and spreaders (Prowler, Mako, Predator, Double Duty) plus municipal snow-and-ice control systems, sold through an authorized US dealer network to cooperatives, farmers, DOTs, and municipalities.
- Ownership category
- akta.pro rank
GVM industry classification
Industry- Product category
- Agricultural and Snow/Ice Control Equipment Manufacturing
- NAICS
- Farm Machinery and Equipment Manufacturing (333111), Agricultural Implement Manufacturing (33311), Measuring, Dispensing, and Other Pumping Equipment Manufacturing (333914)
- SIC
- Farm Machinery & Equipment (3523), Pumps & Pumping Equipment (3561)
- akta.pro primary industry
- Crop Protection & Application Equipment (Sprayers/Spreaders) (IMAHACAC)
- akta.pro secondary industries
- Spray Control, Rate Controllers & Nozzle Systems (Pumps, Valves, Atomizers) (AFAAADAF), Sprayer Calibration, Testing & Drift-Reduction Technology (Sensors, Shields, Adjuvant Dosing) (AFAAADAI)
Keywords
Where GVM is headquartered
LocationHeadquarters
- HQ city
- Biglerville
- HQ country
- United States
- HQ region
- North America
Offices6 records
Markets served
GVM business model
Business model- GTM type
- B2B
- Offering type
- Hardware or Manufacturing
- Cost components
- Personnel, Supply Chain, Operations, Technology or R&D, Marketing or Sales
Revenue model
- Equipment Sales: GVM manufactures and sells agricultural equipment including sprayers, spreaders, and combo units. Products include Prowler series, Mako sprayers, Predator units, Hydra Spray/Spread, and Double Duty spreaders sold through dealer network.
- Parts and Accessories: GVM operates gvmparts.com for parts sales and distribution. Offers a vast inventory of manufactured parts and accessories for GVM equipment.
- Service and Repair: Machine and repair services including custom metal fabrication for customers needing custom metal requirements.
Pricing tiers
| Model | Billing | Price |
|---|---|---|
| Other | Multi-year contract | No public pricing - equipment sold via quote request |
Go-to-market motion1 record
Distribution channels3 records
Marketing channels7 records
GVM product offering
Product offeringCore offering
GVM Inc. manufactures and sells agricultural application equipment — self-propelled sprayers and spreaders (Prowler, Mako, Predator, Hydra Spray/Spread, Double Duty) — and snow/ice control equipment including brine production systems, pre-wet application systems, direct application systems, fluid transfer systems, and micro blend systems for state DOTs and municipalities. Products are sold exclusively through an authorized dealer network with supporting parts (gvmparts.com), custom metal fabrication, and machine/repair services.
Product overview
GVM Inc. is a manufacturer of anti-ice and farm equipment headquartered in Biglerville, Pennsylvania. The company operates two main product divisions: Agricultural Equipment and Snow Division. The agricultural portfolio includes the Prowler series self-propelled sprayer/spreaders (available in X, T, and E series), the compact Mako sprayer, Hydra Spray/Spread truck systems, Predator high-clearance sprayers, and the patented Double Duty spreader line with Standard Rotation, Twin Chain, and Air variants. The snow division offers brine production systems (EZ Brine and BPS), Direct Application Systems, Pre-Wet Application Systems in multiple mounting configurations (chassis, frame, tailgate, V-box), Fluid Transfer Systems, Portable Transfer Systems, Overhead Spray Systems, and Micro Blend Systems for liquid de-icing operations. The company serves agriculture, transportation departments, and municipalities through a network of dealers across North America.
Differentiator
Problem solved
Functional benefit
Brands
- Prowler: Self-propelled sprayer and spreader combo unit line featuring various models including X-Series, T-Series, E-Series, and HVT variants with different engine, transmission, and capacity configurations.
- Double Duty
- Mako
- Predator
- Hydra Spray
- Row-Cat
- Brine Production Systems
- Pre-Wet Application Systems
- Direct Application Systems
- Transfer Systems
Products and services
- Prowler Series Self-Propelled Sprayers/Spreaders Self-propelled agricultural sprayer/spreader combo units available in X-Series, T-Series, E-Series, and HVT variants with multiple engine, transmission, crop-clearance, and capacity configurations for custom fertilizer and spray applications on large-acreage farms and cooperatives.
- Mako Sprayer Compact self-propelled, high-clearance sprayer with up to 425 gallon tank, multiple boom options, 36–46 inches of crop clearance, ISOBUS controls, and a tight turning radius designed to minimize soil compaction on smaller farms and hilly terrain.
- Hydra Spray & Hydra Spread Versatile fertilizer sprayer/spreader trucks built on a Ford F-550 chassis with narrow profile, mechanical drive, tight turning radius, and road-travel comfort for custom applicators and farmers needing both liquid spray and dry spreading capability.
- Double Duty Spreaders (Standard, Twin Chain, Air) Patented line of pull-type and chassis-mounted spreaders with a unique funnel design that delivers a guaranteed 90–105 ft spread pattern, quick-change between lime and fertilizer, and available in Standard Rotation, Twin Chain (four-section swath control), and Air configurations.
- Predator High-Clearance Sprayer High-clearance, mechanically driven sprayer designed for the custom application market, available in combo configurations for liquid and dry applications, including the 8275 Predator with improved weight distribution and on-demand Front Wheel Assist.
- Row-Cat Combination System Large custom-application combination system with quick-change package that allows one chassis to be configured for flotation, row crops, and pre/post emergence applications, with 1,150 gallon and 8–11 ton capacities.
- EZ Brine Systems Automatic batch brine production systems that manufacture salt brine and custom chemical blends in batch or continuous mode with programmable controllers, built-in WiFi for remote monitoring, built-in printer data logging, and the ability to blend up to three different micro-ingredients, with output up to 6,000 gallons per hour.
- Brine Production Systems (BPS) Salt brine manufacturing equipment that converts dry rock salt into liquid for pre-wetting or anti-icing roadways, capable of producing up to 5,000 gallons per hour using granular salt and tap water for state DOTs and municipal operations.
- Direct Application Systems Spray systems for anti-icing liquids applied directly onto road surfaces, available in 125–3,400 gallon tank configurations for mounting on ATVs, tractors, and trucks, with 1–3 lane coverage spray bars and TeeJet 845 spray controller with flow or pressure-based regulation modes.
- Pre-Wet Application Systems Dispensing systems that pre-wet granular de-icing material with liquid before road application, reducing salt usage by 33% or more. Available in chassis-mounted (60–240 gal), frame-mounted (35–100 gal), tailgate-mounted (30–135 gal), and V-box mounted (30–450 gal) configurations.
- Fluid Transfer Systems (FTS) Fixed fluid transfer systems for moving chlorides and pre-wet solutions between storage tanks and truck-mounted tanks, available in FTS-1000 and FTS-1500 models with 180–195 GPM output for high-volume brine and pre-wet operations.
- Portable Transfer Systems (PTS) Portable filling systems for pre-wet or anti-icing tanks with a molded polyethylene enclosure, electric or optional gas-driven pump, designed for field operations away from fixed brine facilities.
- Overhead Spray Systems Free-standing and fixed-base liquid deicer dispensing systems for pre-wetting multiple truckloads, capable of loading/unloading truck-mounted tanks with adjustable spray bar heights for fleet-level anti-icing operations.
- Micro Blend Systems Accurate mixing system for up to three de-icing chemicals with programmable batch size and volume, automatic shut-off, and the ability to deliver cost savings of hundreds to thousands of dollars per truckload through reduced chemical waste.
- Parts and Accessories (via gvmparts.com) Vast inventory of manufactured and supplied parts and accessories for GVM agricultural and snow equipment, sold through GVM Parts to support installed base uptime.
- Machine & Repair Services and Custom Metal Fabrication In-house machine and repair services plus custom metal fabrication for customers requiring custom metal parts or equipment modifications, supporting both standard service and special-equipment builds through GVM's manufacturing facilities.
Quantifiable outcome
- Reduces salt usage by 33% or more with Pre-Wet Application Systems
- +4 more outcomes
Companies that use GVM
Customer profileNamed customers9 records
Segments3 records
Ideal customer profiles2 records
GVM technology and API
TechnologyTechnology focussed Yes
API detail
- Has API
- No
- API docs
- API detail
Core technology
AI maturity
App detail
Integration14 records
Feature5 records
GVM partnerships and signals
Strategic signalPartnerships
15 partnerships are on record, tiered core.
- RicohcoreRicoh is moving toward a strategic partnership with Asia-based GVM, a collaboration that could reshape its APAC footprint. Ricoh has announced three acquisitions across the Americas as part of its industry consolidation strategy and is seeking to expand in the Asia-Pacific region through this partnership.
- H.A. DeHart & Sons, Inc.coreAuthorized GVM dealer located in Gettysburg, PA and Frederick, MD. Provides sales and service for GVM agricultural and snow equipment.
- J&J Truck EquipmentcoreAuthorized GVM dealer providing equipment sales and service for GVM products.
- Jones Truck and Implement, Inc.coreAuthorized GVM dealer for agricultural equipment.
- Stephenson Equipment Inc.coreAuthorized GVM dealer serving the region with GVM equipment sales and service.
- Viking Cives (USA)coreAuthorized GVM dealer for snow and agricultural equipment.
- Sonsray MachinerycoreAuthorized GVM dealer for California region.
- Jordan/Central Implement Co.coreAuthorized GVM dealer.
- Illiana AttachmentscoreAuthorized GVM dealer.
- Industrial Truck EquipmentcoreAuthorized GVM dealer.
- Kalida Truck EquipmentcoreAuthorized GVM dealer.
- M & S EquipmentcoreAuthorized GVM dealer.
- Schultz's Inter-State AgcoreAuthorized GVM dealer.
- Croplands Equipment PtycoreAuthorized GVM dealer for Australia region.
- GVM DistributioncoreGVM's own distribution entity for merchandise and used equipment through gvmdist.com.
Scale indicators3 records
Recent moves9 records
Expansion highlights5 records
GVM competitors and assessment
Company assessmentBroad incumbents
- Case IH (CNH Industrial): Manufactures the Patriot self-propelled sprayer family that competes with GVM's Prowler, Predator, and Mako in the crop application segment, supported by CNH's AFS Connect precision-ag platform and dealer network.
- John Deere (Crop Care / Self-Propelled Sprayers): Global OEM offering self-propelled sprayers (R4044, R4060) with integrated precision agriculture suites. Competes with GVM in agricultural application equipment but operates at vastly larger scale across full-line farm machinery.
- AGCO / RoGator / TerraGator: RoGator and TerraGator self-propelled sprayers and applicators directly overlap with GVM's Prowler and Double Duty lines for liquid and dry fertilizer application, targeting the same custom applicator and large-farm customer base.
Direct peers
- Salford Group: Manufacturer of tillage, dry fertilizer spreaders, and Valmar air seeders/applicators that compete with GVM's Double Duty spreaders and Twin Chain section control in the dry fertilizer/lime application segment.
- Trackless Vehicles: Manufacturer of municipal multi-purpose tractors and attachments for snow & ice control, including brine and pre-wet systems that overlap with GVM's snow division (EZ Brine, Pre-Wet Application Systems) for municipal customers.
- New Leader Manufacturing: Manufacturer of high-capacity dry material spreaders (MultiBin, Hi-Way) used in fertilizer and lime application. Directly competes with GVM Double Duty in dry fertilizer/spreading equipment on ag and turf customers.
- Swenson Spreader: Manufacturer of truck-mounted and tailgate spreaders for salt and de-icing material application serving DOTs and municipalities, directly competing with GVM's Pre-Wet and Direct Application Systems in winter road maintenance.
- BBI Spreaders (Crary Industries): Specialty manufacturer of pull-type and chassis-mounted fertilizer/lime spreaders competing with GVM's Double Duty spreaders in the agricultural and turf/agronomy segments.
- Hagie Manufacturing: Manufacturer of self-propelled sprayers headquartered in Iowa, now part of AGCO. Directly competes with GVM's Prowler and Mako lines in the high-clearance custom-application sprayer category, serving similar farm operators and custom applicators.
Emerging players
- Capstan Ag Systems: Specialty manufacturer of precision spray nozzle technology (SharpShooter, AIM Command) used by ag OEMs and custom applicators. Adjacent/competing with GVM's precision-ag integrations (Raven/Ag Leader) for sprayer section and rate control.
Market position
Strengths5 records
Weaknesses5 records
Competitive moat5 records
Key risks6 records
Key highlights7 records
Customer concentration
GVM social profiles
Digital presenceGVM financial estimates
Financial estimateRevenue estimate
Valuation estimate
GVM leadership team
Management profileNumber of profiles
Profiles6 records
GVM subsidiaries and ownership
Company hierarchySubsidiaries4 records
GVM funding detail
Funding detailFunding overview
Funding rounds
Investors
Funding detail is available on the Subscription and Enterprise plan.Contact sales →
GVM M&A and investment
M&A and investmentM&A
Investments
M&A and investment is available on the Subscription and Enterprise plan.Contact sales →
Frequently asked questions about GVM
What does GVM do?
GVM Inc. manufactures and sells agricultural application equipment — self-propelled sprayers and spreaders (Prowler, Mako, Predator, Hydra Spray/Spread, Double Duty) — and snow/ice control equipment including brine production systems, pre-wet application systems, direct application systems, fluid transfer systems, and micro blend systems for state DOTs and municipalities. Products are sold exclusively through an authorized dealer network with supporting parts (gvmparts.com), custom metal fabrication, and machine/repair services.
Is GVM a public or private company?
GVM is a private company. It is classified as family owned and is currently operating.
When was GVM founded?
GVM was founded in 1977. It employs 51 to 100 people.
Where is GVM based?
GVM is headquartered in Biglerville, United States, in the North America region.
How does GVM make money?
Three revenue lines are on record. Equipment Sales are the primary driver. The others are parts and Accessories and service and Repair.
Who are GVM's main competitors?
Broad incumbents on record are Case IH (CNH Industrial), John Deere (Crop Care / Self-Propelled Sprayers) and AGCO / RoGator / TerraGator. Direct peers are Salford Group, Trackless Vehicles, New Leader Manufacturing, Swenson Spreader, BBI Spreaders (Crary Industries) and Hagie Manufacturing. Capstan Ag Systems is listed as an emerging player.
Does GVM have an API?
No public API is recorded for GVM.
What industry is GVM in?
GVM's product category is Agricultural and Snow/Ice Control Equipment Manufacturing. Its primary akta.pro industry code is IMAHACAC, Crop Protection & Application Equipment (Sprayers/Spreaders), with a secondary code of AFAAADAF, Spray Control, Rate Controllers & Nozzle Systems (Pumps, Valves, Atomizers). Its NAICS code is 333111 and its SIC code is 3523.