AGRA Industries
AGRA Industries is a privately held EPCM contractor and AISC-certified steel fabricator based in Merrill, Wisconsin, delivering engineered, fabricated, and constructed agricultural and industrial facilities (feed mills, seed plants, biomass pellet and ethanol plants, grain handling) for enterprise customers across the US.
- Company typePrivate
- Founded1962
- HeadquartersMerrill, United States
- Headcount101–250
- GTM typeB2B
- OfferingHardware or Manufacturing
What AGRA Industries does
AGRA Industries, Inc. is a privately held EPCM (Engineering, Procurement, Construction, and Management) contractor and steel fabrication specialist headquartered in Merrill, Wisconsin, with a secondary manufacturing facility in Schofield, Wisconsin. Founded in 1962 as Merrill Iron & Steel, Inc. by Roger W. Hinner and reorganized under the AGRA Industries, Inc. parent in 2001, the company operates through two wholly owned subsidiaries: Merrill Fab, Inc. (AISC-certified structural steel fabrication) and AGRA Construction Company, Inc. (construction services). The 120,000+ sq ft Merrill fabrication plant runs two shifts with approximately 70 production workers and is supported by an in-house engineering team of more than 20 detailers and engineers.
The company's product portfolio spans structural steel (buildings, towers, catwalks), modular bolted bin systems with full-height 12-gauge panels, carbon and stainless steel field-erected tanks (10–60 ft diameter, up to 50 ft sidewall), belt, drag, screw, and vibratory conveyors, NFPA-compliant bucket elevators up to 7,500 BPH, screw feeders, batch dryers with airflow and temperature control within 1% accuracy, husk choppers, rack and pinion gates, and bag splitters. A patent-pending vertical tank design (filed 2007) and GEN-EL continuous-cup bucket elevators are highlighted as proprietary items. AGRA's revenue is generated through project-based EPCM contracts, hardware sales of fabricated and manufactured equipment, and a 24/7 Field Services line delivering inspections, rebuilds, and replacements. Pricing is quote-based and tailored to scope of work, with multi-year contract cadence typical for design-build engagements.
AGRA serves enterprise customers across feed production, seed processing, biomass pellet production, ethanol production, grain handling and storage, and sand mining, with named customers including Enviva (biomass pellet facilities in Wilmington, NC and Ahoskie, NC), Heartland Cooperative, Ceres Solutions, and Synergy Feeds. The website also references hemp processing capability, indicating an emerging adjacent vertical. Geographic reach centers on the US Midwest, Southeast, Mid-Atlantic, and Great Lakes regions, with marketing materials claiming worldwide project delivery for structural steel clients.
AGRA Industries firmographics
Firmographics- Name
- AGRA Industries
- Legal name
- AGRA Industries, Inc.
- Website
- https://agraind.com
- Company type
- Private
- Founded year
- 1962
- Operating status
- Operating
- Headcount range
- 101–250 employees
- Short description
- AGRA Industries is a privately held EPCM contractor and AISC-certified steel fabricator based in Merrill, Wisconsin, delivering engineered, fabricated, and constructed agricultural and industrial facilities (feed mills, seed plants, biomass pellet and ethanol plants, grain handling) for enterprise customers across the US.
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- akta.pro rank
AGRA Industries industry classification
Industry- Product category
- Industrial Steel Fabrication & EPCM Services
- NAICS
- Engineering Services (541330), Industrial Machinery Manufacturing (33324), Construction Machinery Manufacturing (333120)
- SIC
- Services-Engineering, Accounting, Research, Management (8700), Special Industry Machinery (No Metalworking Machinery) (3550), Construction Machinery & Equip (3531)
- akta.pro primary industry
- Project & Construction Management (EPCM, Owner’s Engineer, Scheduling/Controls) (IMAKAOAG)
- akta.pro secondary industries
- Process Plant & Materials Handling EPC (Crushing, Conveying, Stockpiles, Loadout) (IMAKAOAE), Industrial & Process Engineering Consulting (BPAHAIAF)
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Where AGRA Industries is headquartered
LocationHeadquarters
- HQ city
- Merrill
- HQ country
- United States
- HQ region
- North America
Offices3 records
Markets served
AGRA Industries business model
Business model- GTM type
- B2B
- Offering type
- Hardware or Manufacturing
- Cost components
- Personnel, Supply Chain, Operations, Infrastructure, Technology or R&D
Revenue model
- EPCM General Contracting Services: Project-based engineering, procurement, and construction management services for industrial agricultural facilities including feed mills, seed processing plants, grain handling facilities, and biofuel plants
- Steel Fabrication Products: AISC certified structural steel fabrication including bin systems, tanks, conveyors, screw feeders, bucket elevators, and other material handling equipment manufactured in-house
- Equipment Manufacturing: Manufacturing of complete line of bolt-together bin systems, rack and pinion gates, seed corn dryers, husk choppers, bag splitters, and conveying systems
- Field Services: Full-service technicians providing routine inspections to full-scale rebuilds or replacements for material handling equipment, available 24/7
Pricing tiers
| Model | Billing | Price |
|---|---|---|
| Other | Multi-year contract | Custom project-based pricing |
Go-to-market motion1 record
Distribution channels1 record
Marketing channels6 records
AGRA Industries product offering
Product offeringCore offering
AGRA Industries is an EPCM (Engineering, Procurement, Construction, and Management) contractor and AISC-certified steel fabricator serving industrial agricultural markets. Through its Merrill Fab division, it manufactures structural steel, bolted bin systems, tanks, conveyors, screw feeders, bucket elevators, choppers, and batch/production dryers, while delivering turnkey design-build services for feed mills, seed processing plants, biomass pellet facilities, ethanol plants, and grain handling infrastructure. The AGRA Construction division provides general contracting and field services (24/7 maintenance and rebuilds) for the material handling equipment AGRA itself produces.
Product overview
AGRA Industries is an EPCM (Engineering, Procurement, Construction, and Management) contractor and equipment manufacturer serving industrial agricultural markets. The company operates two core divisions: Merrill Fab (AISC-certified steel fabrication) providing structures, bolted bins, tanks, conveyors, screw feeders, and bucket elevators; and AGRA Construction providing turnkey project delivery. The product portfolio includes manufacturing of GEN-EL bucket elevators, seed corn dryers, choppers, batch and production dryers, vibratory and belt conveyors, rack and pinion gates, bag splitters, and patent-pending vertical tank designs. Services span engineering, procurement, construction management, and 24/7 field services. The company serves feed production, seed processing, biomass pellet production, and ethanol production industries.
Differentiator
Problem solved
Functional benefit
Brands
- Merrill Fab: AISC certified steel fabrication division of AGRA Industries operating from Merrill, WI with over 120,000 square feet of fabrication facility.
Products and services
- Merrill Fab Steel Fabrication AISC-certified full-service steel fabrication division providing engineering, detailing, fabrication, and logistics services for structural steel, commercial, and industrial clients worldwide from a 120,000+ square foot facility operating two shifts with 70 production staff.
- EPCM Services Engineering, Procurement, Construction, and Management services offering a single point of contact for General Contracting, Scheduling, Design, Engineering, Detailing, Steel Fabrication, Equipment Manufacturing, Procurement, and Construction Management for industrial agricultural facilities.
- Field Services
Quantifiable outcome
- 7 complete design-build Feed Mills commissioned over past four years
- +1 more outcomes
Companies that use AGRA Industries
Customer profileNamed customers4 records
Segments6 records
Ideal customer profiles4 records
AGRA Industries technology and API
TechnologyTechnology focussed No
API detail
- Has API
- No
- API docs
- API detail
Core technology
AI maturity
App detail
Feature6 records
AGRA Industries partnerships and signals
Strategic signalScale indicators4 records
Recent moves8 records
Expansion highlights6 records
AGRA Industries competitors and assessment
Company assessmentBroad incumbents
- Brock Grain Systems: Established manufacturer of grain storage, drying, handling, and conditioning systems. Competes with AGRA in bolted bin systems, grain dryers, and material handling equipment as part of a broader agricultural infrastructure portfolio.
- CPM (California Pellet Mill): Global supplier of process equipment and systems for feed, food, and biomass industries, including pellet mills, hammer mills, and conveying equipment. Comparable equipment footprint serving AGRA's feed and biomass end customers.
- Bühler Group: Swiss-based global engineering group providing complete plants, equipment, and services for feed, grain, and food processing. Competes with AGRA on large-scale turnkey projects in feed and biofuel, particularly for international and multinational customers.
- ANDRITZ Feed & Biofuel: Global EPCM and equipment supplier for feed mills, biofuel plants, and biomass processing. Larger incumbent that competes on large turnkey projects in the same feed and biofuel end markets as AGRA.
- GSI (Grain Systems, Inc.): Major global manufacturer of grain storage bins, dryers, conveyors, and material handling equipment. Broader incumbent with overlapping product lines in bolted bins, bucket elevators, and dryers but does not provide EPCM services.
Direct peers
- T.E. Ibberson Company: Engineering, procurement, and construction firm specializing in feed mills, grain elevators, and bulk material handling facilities. Closely comparable scope to AGRA's agricultural EPCM work and steel fabrication.
- Chief Industries, Inc. Nebraska-based manufacturer and builder of grain bins, steel buildings, and pre-engineered metal structures serving ag and industrial markets. Overlaps with AGRA on bin systems, structural steel fabrication, and turnkey ag construction.
- Younglove Construction, L.L.C. Design-build contractor serving the feed, grain, and food processing industries with single-source project delivery. Directly comparable EPCM business model targeting similar ag cooperative and feed mill customers.
- Todd & Sargent, Inc. Iowa-based design-build general contractor and equipment manufacturer for grain, feed, and agricultural processing facilities. Competes head-to-head with AGRA on EPCM feed mill and grain handling projects across the Midwest.
Emerging players
- Wenger Manufacturing: Manufacturer of processing equipment for feed, food, and pet food industries, including extruders and related material handling. Partial overlap with AGRA's equipment manufacturing line in ag/biofuel processing facilities.
Market position
Strengths5 records
Weaknesses5 records
Competitive moat4 records
Key risks6 records
Key highlights6 records
Customer concentration
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AGRA Industries leadership team
Management profileNumber of profiles
Profiles3 records
AGRA Industries subsidiaries and ownership
Company hierarchySubsidiaries2 records
AGRA Industries funding detail
Funding detailFunding overview
Funding rounds
Investors
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AGRA Industries M&A and investment
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Frequently asked questions about AGRA Industries
What does AGRA Industries do?
AGRA Industries is an EPCM (Engineering, Procurement, Construction, and Management) contractor and AISC-certified steel fabricator serving industrial agricultural markets. Through its Merrill Fab division, it manufactures structural steel, bolted bin systems, tanks, conveyors, screw feeders, bucket elevators, choppers, and batch/production dryers, while delivering turnkey design-build services for feed mills, seed processing plants, biomass pellet facilities, ethanol plants, and grain handling infrastructure. The AGRA Construction division provides general contracting and field services (24/7 maintenance and rebuilds) for the material handling equipment AGRA itself produces.
Is AGRA Industries a public or private company?
AGRA Industries is a private company. It is classified as family owned and is currently operating.
When was AGRA Industries founded?
AGRA Industries was founded in 1962. It employs 101 to 250 people.
Where is AGRA Industries based?
AGRA Industries is headquartered in Merrill, United States, in the North America region.
How does AGRA Industries make money?
Four revenue lines are on record. EPCM General Contracting Services are the primary driver. The others are steel Fabrication Products, equipment Manufacturing and field Services.
Who are AGRA Industries's main competitors?
Broad incumbents on record are Brock Grain Systems, CPM (California Pellet Mill), Bühler Group, ANDRITZ Feed & Biofuel and GSI (Grain Systems, Inc.). Direct peers are T.E. Ibberson Company, Chief Industries, Inc., Younglove Construction, L.L.C. and Todd & Sargent, Inc.. Wenger Manufacturing is listed as an emerging player.
Does AGRA Industries have an API?
No public API is recorded for AGRA Industries.
What industry is AGRA Industries in?
AGRA Industries's product category is Industrial Steel Fabrication & EPCM Services. Its primary akta.pro industry code is IMAKAOAG, Project & Construction Management (EPCM, Owner’s Engineer, Scheduling/Controls), with a secondary code of IMAKAOAE, Process Plant & Materials Handling EPC (Crushing, Conveying, Stockpiles, Loadout). Its NAICS code is 541330 and its SIC code is 8700.