Scherer

What Scherer does

Scherer Inc. is a privately held U.S. manufacturer of custom grain-processing equipment, organized into three operating divisions: the Kernel Processor Division (replacement rolls and complete KP systems for self-propelled forage harvesters under the SchererCut, SpiraCut, and DurraCut proprietary designs), the Mill Roll Division (new and reconditioned chilled iron and hardened steel rolls for feed, soy, flour, and oil seed processors), and the Roller Mill Division (acquired in April 2023 from Iowa Farm Automation, producing stationary and portable mill systems including the 16x52 and 16x84 portable series). Core technology centers on precision roll corrugation, heat-treated chrome-plated steel construction, replaceable shaft designs, and dual-plane dynamic balancing to within 5 grams; the company holds ISO 9001 certification and operates four U.S. facilities in Sioux Falls SD, Caldwell ID, Stanley IA, and Orrville OH.

The company sells replacement components compatible with all four major self-propelled forage harvester OEMs (John Deere, Claas, New Holland, Krone) and serves end-customers across agricultural producers, commercial feed mills, flour and grain mills, soy and oilseed processors, and custom harvesting operations. Go-to-market combines direct field sales, a North American dealer network, OEM supply relationships, and mobile on-site roll exchange services launched in 2026. Pricing is quote-based and not publicly disclosed; revenue is generated primarily through hardware sales of custom-manufactured rolls and roller mills, with an emerging service-revenue layer from mobile maintenance. Named enterprise customers include Christensen Farms, Bay State Milling, Leis Farms, and T&K Feed. The company is led by President/CEO Jason Schiebout and was founded in 1994 by Bob Scherer as Scherer Corrugating and Machine in Tea, SD.

Name

Scherer

Legal name

Scherer Inc.

Website

https://schererinc.com

Company type

Private

Founded year

1994

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

101–250 employees

Short description

Scherer Inc. is a privately held U.S. manufacturer of custom kernel processors, mill rolls, and roller mill systems serving feed, flour, soy, oilseed, and forage harvesting operators across North America through direct sales, OEM channels, and dealer networks.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Agricultural Equipment Manufacturing

NAICS

Farm Machinery and Equipment Manufacturing (333111), Food Product Machinery Manufacturing (333241), Agricultural Implement Manufacturing (33311)

SIC

Farm Machinery & Equipment (3523)

akta.pro industry

PRIMARYIMAHACAL

Agricultural Processing Equipment (On-farm)

Industrials, Manufacturing & Construction/Industrial Machinery & Heavy Equipment/Agricultural Machinery & Equipment

SECONDARYAFAAAJAD

On-Farm Milling, Grinding & Feed Processing Equipment (Hammer Mills, Rollers)

Agriculture & Food Production/Agricultural Equipment & Technology/Post-Harvest & On-Farm Processing Equipment (Cleaning, Drying, Sorting, Packaging)

SECONDARYAFAAAEAH

Forage Processing & Conditioning (Kernel Processors, Cut-Length Systems, Blowers)

Agriculture & Food Production/Agricultural Equipment & Technology/Harvesting & Threshing Equipment (Combines, Forage Harvesters)

Keywords

• Mill roll manufacturing
• Kernel processing equipment
• Roller mill systems
• Forage harvester rolls
• Agricultural grain processing

Headquarters

HQ city

Tea

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, Technology or R&D, Marketing or Sales, Infrastructure

Revenue model

1. Kernel Processor Products: Complete kernel processor systems and replacement rolls for self-propelled forage harvesters. Products include SchererCut, SpiraCut, and DurraCut roll designs compatible with John Deere, Claas, New Holland, and Krone equipment. Revenue generated from original equipment sales and replacement parts.
2. Mill Roll Products: New and reconditioned mill rolls for stationary and portable roller mills across feed, soy, flour, and oil seed industries. Includes chilled iron rolls and hardened steel rolls for specialty grinding applications. Services include precision grinding, custom corrugations, and wear inspections.
3. On-Site Roll Service and Maintenance: Mobile maintenance services bringing roll exchange, resharpening, and installation directly to customer facilities. Technicians perform roll exchanges with reconditioned inventory, reducing customer downtime and eliminating shipping logistics.
4. Roller Mill Equipment: Complete roller mill systems including grinder roller mills, portable mills, and stationery mills. Equipment ranges from single set to triple inline configurations with various throughput capacities.

Go-to-market motion2 records

Distribution channels4 records

Marketing channels5 records

Core offering

Scherer Inc. designs and manufactures custom kernel processors, mill rolls, and roller mill systems for agricultural and industrial grain processing operations. The company produces hardened steel and chilled iron rolls, complete kernel processor systems for self-propelled forage harvesters, and stationary and portable roller mills serving feed, soy, flour, and oil seed processing industries. Custom corrugation, resharpening, and mobile on-site maintenance services support the installed equipment base.

Product overview

Scherer Inc. is a manufacturer of custom kernel processors, mill rolls, and roller mill systems. The product portfolio consists of three core divisions: Kernel Processor Division (replacement rolls and complete KP systems with SchererCut, SpiraCut, and DurraCut designs), Mill Roll Division (new and reconditioned chilled iron rolls for feed, soy, flour, and oil seed processing), and Roller Mill Division (stationary and portable mills including the 16x52 and 16x84 series). Supporting services include custom corrugation, resharpening, and mobile on-site maintenance. Products integrate with major forage harvester brands including John Deere, Claas, New Holland, and Krone.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Products and services

• Kernel Processors Custom kernel processors and replacement rolls for self-propelled forage harvesters, designed to break open corn kernels for improved feed digestibility and livestock feed efficiency. Compatible with John Deere, Claas, New Holland, and Krone equipment.
• 1085si Kernel Processor Self-propelled forage harvester kernel processor model featuring Saw Tooth and Twin Cut tooth configurations for various crop types.
• Mill Rolls Precision mill rolls for feed, soy, flour, and oil seed industries, available as new chilled iron rolls or reconditioned rolls with custom corrugations.
• Custom Mill Roll Manufacturing Custom mill roll manufacturing for all makes, brands, and models of roller mills and roll stands, including specialized chilled iron and hardened steel configurations tailored to exact customer specifications.
• Corrugations and Resharpening Services Expert corrugation and resharpening services for mill rolls to extend equipment life and maintain peak performance.
• Roller Mill Systems Stationary and portable roller mill systems engineered for precise particle control and low-maintenance operation across agricultural and industrial applications.
• Portable Mill (16x52/16x84 Series) Trailer-mounted roller mills for high-moisture corn processing at harvest, available in Single, Double, and Triple Inline configurations with throughput up to 15,000 BPH.
• On-Site Roll Exchange and Mobile Maintenance Service On-site roll exchange and mobile maintenance services to minimize downtime, featuring flexible scheduling and expert installation by technicians brought directly to customer facilities.

Quantifiable outcome

• Improved starch digestibility leading to better feed efficiency and milk production in dairy cattle
• +3 more outcomes

Named customers4 records

Segments5 records

Ideal customer profiles5 records

Technology focussed No

API detail

Has API

No

API docs

API detail

Core technology

AI maturity

App detail

Feature6 records

Partnerships

Five partnerships are on record, tiered flagship and core.

• Iowa Farm Automation (IFA)flagshipStrategic or Co-development Partner · 1 April 2023Acquired Iowa Farm Automation (IFA) in Stanley, IA on April 1, 2023. IFA was a 40-year-old company focused on feed production machinery, manufacturing commercial and industrial roller mills for 20 years. Scherer was IFA's customer for the past 20 years before the acquisition, now integrating IFA's product line including commercial and industrial roller mills into their offerings.
• John DeerecoreChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorScherer produces replacement kernel processor rolls and equipment compatible with John Deere self-propelled forage harvesters. Products are designed for inline installation in John Deere equipment without disruption to harvesting workflow.
• ClaascoreChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorScherer manufactures kernel processor replacement rolls and systems compatible with Claas harvesting equipment, serving customers using Claas machines worldwide.
• New HollandcoreChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorReplacement kernel processor rolls and components available for New Holland forage harvesters through Scherer's product line.
• KronecoreChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorScherer produces replacement kernel processor rolls compatible with Krone forage harvesters as part of their comprehensive product offering for self-propelled harvesters.

Scale indicators5 records

Recent moves7 records

Expansion highlights5 records

Direct peers

• CPM (California Pellet Mill) / Roskamp Champion: CPM's Roskamp Champion brand is a leading manufacturer of roller mills and grinding equipment for the feed, flour, and oilseed processing industries — directly competing with Scherer's Mill Roll Division on stationary roller mills and roll manufacturing.
• Van Aarsen: Van Aarsen manufactures roller mills, hammer mills, and complete feed mill installations serving commercial feed producers — directly comparable to Scherer's Roller Mill Division, especially after the IFA acquisition.
• Modern Process Equipment (MPD): MPD designs and builds roller mill grinders for coffee, grain, and industrial food processing — directly comparable to Scherer's roller mill systems in industrial grain and specialty milling applications.
• Ferrell-Ross: Ferrell-Ross manufactures roller mills, flaking mills, and custom roll stands for oilseed, feed, and grain processors — a direct peer to Scherer's mill roll and roller mill product lines.
• Automated Process Equipment Corporation (APEC): APEC builds roller mill equipment and roll stands for feed and grain processors — directly comparable to Scherer in the industrial roller mill market for feed and flour applications.

Broad incumbents

• Bühler Group: Global incumbent in grain and feed processing equipment, including roller mills, flakers, and processing lines for flour milling and animal feed — overlapping with Scherer's full mill systems and mill roll products across multiple end markets.
• Andritz Feed & Biofuel: Andritz supplies hammer mills, roller mills, and complete feed/biomass processing plants. Competes with Scherer on industrial-scale feed mill equipment and aftermarket wear parts for grinding applications.

Emerging players

• Bliss Industries: Manufacturer of hammermills and grinder equipment for feed, grain, and biomass applications — partially overlapping with Scherer's grinding and milling product line for feed mill customers.
• Geelen Counterflow: Geelen specializes in counterflow cooling and drying equipment for the feed and pet food industries, and supplies complete feed mill systems — an emerging player that intersects with Scherer's industrial feed mill customer base.

Regional players

• Sukup Manufacturing: Iowa-based manufacturer of grain handling, drying, and storage equipment serving U.S. farms and commercial operations — an adjacent peer serving overlapping agricultural customers in the Midwest, including feed and grain producers.

Market position

Strengths5 records

Weaknesses5 records

Competitive moat4 records

Key risks5 records

Key highlights7 records

Customer concentration

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Compliance1 record

Revenue estimate

Valuation estimate

Number of profiles

Profiles9 records

Subsidiaries1 record

Funding overview

Funding rounds

Investors

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M&A

Investments

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