Redekop Manufacturing

What Redekop Manufacturing does

Redekop Manufacturing Company is a privately held Canadian agricultural equipment manufacturer founded in 1985 and headquartered in a 35,000 square foot plant outside Saskatoon, Saskatchewan. The company designs and builds crop residue management and engine air pre-cleaning systems for combine harvesters and off-road equipment, with a product portfolio centered on the Maximum Air Velocity (MAV) Straw Chopper, the Seed Control Unit (SCU) impact mill for harvest weed seed control (HWSC), carbide blade upgrade kits, the patent-pending KAS Pre-Cleaner, and the EMAR Chaff Deck. The MAV system uses tightly spaced carbide-coated blades and high-velocity air (up to 160 mph) to finely cut and uniformly spread crop residue across the cutterbar width, while the SCU destroys up to 98% of harvestable weed seeds in a single pass and is fully integrated into combine residue, drive, and display systems.

Redekop serves two primary customer segments: agricultural growers and farmers (reached through a global network of more than a dozen regional distributors across North America, South America, Europe, Russia/CIS, Africa, and Oceania) and combine original equipment manufacturers (OEMs) including CaseIH, John Deere, CLAAS Lexion, New Holland, Massey Ferguson, Gleaner, Fendt, Versatile, and CAT Challenger, for whom Redekop's MAV-based residue management is now standard or optional equipment on many new combine models. The company monetizes primarily through hardware sales of OEM-supplied and aftermarket equipment, plus a recurring aftermarket stream from replacement blades, reversible rotors and stators, and wear components. Since 1985, Redekop reports its technology has been installed on over 25,000 combine harvesters worldwide.

The business is led by President Trevor Thiessen and operates with a workforce in the 101-250 employee range. The company's strategic posture combines OEM platform integration, a Bayer ForGround partnership positioning its technology within the regenerative agriculture and carbon-sequestration narrative, and a recent vertical extension of the KAS pre-cleaner into industrial and construction engine air filtration. Distribution is channel-partner-led with direct manufacturer support by territory, supplemented by a self-serve Build-Your-Own product selector and a content-marketing resources hub targeting growers.

Name

Redekop Manufacturing

Legal name

Redekop Manufacturing Company

Website

https://redekopmfg.com

Company type

Private

Founded year

1985

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

101–250 employees

Short description

Redekop Manufacturing designs and produces crop residue management and engine air pre-cleaning systems for combine harvesters and off-road equipment, serving global farmers via dealers and major combine OEMs including John Deere, CaseIH, and CLAAS as an integrated supplier.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Agricultural Equipment

NAICS

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

SIC

Farm Machinery & Equipment (3523)

akta.pro primary industry

Residue & Straw Management (Choppers, Spreaders, Windrowers) (AFAAAEAF)

akta.pro secondary industries

Threshing, Decortication & Separation Equipment (Small-Scale Separators) (AFAAAJAF), Crop Protection & Application Equipment (Sprayers/Spreaders) (IMAHACAC)

Keywords

• Straw chopper systems
• Harvest weed seed control
• Combine residue management
• Agricultural equipment manufacturing
• Engine air pre-cleaners

Headquarters

HQ city

Saskatoon

HQ country

Canada

HQ region

North America

Offices1 record

Markets served

GTM type

B2B

Offering type

Hardware or Manufacturing

Cost components

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

Revenue model

1. Agricultural Equipment Hardware Sales: Redekop manufactures and sells physical agricultural equipment including MAV straw choppers, Seed Control Units (SCU), blade upgrade kits, and KAS pre-cleaners. Products are sold as original equipment on new combines and as after-market upgrades through dealers and distributors worldwide.
2. Aftermarket Parts & Replacement Blades: Redekop sells replacement blades, wear components, and service parts for its equipment lines. Reversible blade designs (carbide-coated, self-sharpening) and mill components (rotors, stators) provide recurring after-market revenue through the dealer network.

Go-to-market motion1 record

Distribution channels3 records

Marketing channels7 records

Core offering

Redekop Manufacturing designs and manufactures agricultural crop residue management and weed seed control equipment for combine harvesters, including MAV straw choppers, Seed Control Unit (SCU) impact mills, carbide-coated blade kits, and KAS engine air pre-cleaners. Products are sold as original equipment to combine manufacturers and as aftermarket upgrades through a global dealer and distributor network.

Product overview

Redekop Manufacturing is an agricultural equipment company offering crop residue management solutions for combine harvesters. The core product portfolio centers on the MAV Straw Chopper system for cutting and spreading crop residue, and the Seed Control Unit (SCU) for Harvest Weed Seed Control that destroys weed seeds during harvest. These are complemented by blade upgrade kits for most major combine brands, the KAS Pre-Cleaner for engine air filtration, and the EMAR Chaff Deck for chaff lining weed management. The products work together to enable farmers to prepare optimal seedbeds, reduce weed pressure, and improve crop emergence while leveraging existing equipment.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Brands

• MAV (Maximum Air Velocity): MAV Straw Chopper system that finely cuts and spreads crop residue across the width of the cutterbar. Patented fan blade technology creates air speeds up to 160 mph for unmatched spreading performance.
• SCU (Seed Control Unit)
• KAS Pre-Cleaner
• MAV Plus+ Option

Products and services

• MAV Straw Chopper Maximum Air Velocity (MAV) straw chopper system that finely cuts and spreads crop residue across the width of the cutterbar for combine harvesters. Uses tightly spaced carbide-coated blades and fan blades creating air speeds up to 160 mph for uniform spreading up to 45 feet.
• Seed Control Unit (SCU) Harvest Weed Seed Control impact mill that destroys up to 98% of harvestable weed seeds in a single pass through devitalization. Fully integrated into combine residue and drive systems with low power requirements, with reversible rotors and stators for extended service life.
• Redekop X9 SCU Seed Control Unit variant designed specifically for John Deere X9 combine models.
• BSCU Ballistic Seed Control Unit variant for harvest weed seed control on combine harvesters.
• Blade Kits Blade upgrade kits with carbide-coated serrated blades for most major combine brands and models sold in North America. Features self-sharpening technology and reversible designs for extended blade life.
• KAS Pre-Cleaner Patent-pending pre-cleaner designed to minimize crop residue, straw, dust, dirt, and debris from entering engine intake systems. Features 18 stationary fins and 15 paddle rotor design for particulate removal with low air restriction, providing up to 5X filter life extension and installation times as low as 5 minutes.
• EMAR Chaff Deck Chaff lining system upgrade for combines that deposits chaff and weed seeds in a narrow band on wheel tracks for targeted management.

Quantifiable outcome

• Destroys up to 98% of harvestable weed seeds in a single pass
• +6 more outcomes

Named customers4 records

Segments2 records

Ideal customer profiles3 records

Technology focussed No

API detail

Has API

No

API docs

API detail

Core technology

AI maturity

App detail

Feature5 records

Partnerships

Nine partnerships are on record, tiered core and minor.

• ForGround by BayercoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerRedekop partnered with ForGround by Bayer to develop content and educate growers about reduced tillage practices and how the Redekop SCU supports soil health, carbon sequestration, and regenerative agriculture. ForGround is Bayer's sustainable agriculture platform. This collaboration positions Redekop's technology within Bayer's carbon farming and regenerative agriculture ecosystem.
• Combine Manufacturers (OEM Partners)coreTechnology or IntegrationRedekop works closely with equipment manufacturers (CaseIH, John Deere, CLAAS Lexion, New Holland, Massey Ferguson, Gleaner, Fendt, Versatile, CAT Challenger) to develop and provide technological support for residue management equipment. Redekop technology is now standard equipment on many new combine models.
• Argis 2000 LimitedcoreChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorRegional distributor for Eastern Canada handling sales and support of Redekop products in the territory.
• Oria AgriculturecoreChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorRegional distributor for Western Europe handling sales and support of Redekop products in Western European markets.
• NordemaqcoreChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorRegional distributor for Argentina handling sales and support of Redekop products in the Argentine market.
• TechsystemsminorChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorRegional distributor for Eastern Europe handling sales and support of Redekop products in Eastern European markets.
• AGL SystemsminorChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorRegional distributor for South Africa handling sales and support of Redekop products in the South African market.
• CT-AgrominorChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorRegional distributor for Ukraine handling sales and support of Redekop products in the Ukrainian market.
• AteccominorChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorRegional distributor for Russia handling sales and support of Redekop products in the Russian market.

Scale indicators4 records

Recent moves6 records

Expansion highlights6 records

Broad incumbents

• Deere & Company (John Deere): World's largest combine manufacturer and Redekop OEM partner. Develops in-house residue management and chaff handling that directly competes with Redekop at the OEM tier and has the capability to vertically integrate HWSC.
• McConnel: UK-based manufacturer of agricultural and grounds care equipment with a broader implement portfolio. Competes with Redekop in the broader agricultural equipment category and operates across shared distribution channels.
• CNH Industrial / Case IH: Global combine OEM (Case IH, New Holland) and Redekop OEM partner. Operates proprietary residue and chaff management systems and could vertically integrate HWSC, making it both a customer and competitive threat.
• AGCO: Global agricultural equipment manufacturer owning Massey Ferguson, Fendt, and Gleaner combine brands — all Redekop OEM partners. Competes with Redekop in residue management options offered through its combine brands.
• CLAAS: Major European combine manufacturer (Lexion series) and Redekop OEM customer. Develops its own residue handling systems and represents both a key distribution channel and an in-house competitive threat.

Direct peers

• Shelbourne Reynolds: Manufacturer of stripper headers and combine harvesting equipment. Offers adjacent residue management technology that competes for the same combine OEM and aftermarket relationships as Redekop.
• Zürn Harvesting: German specialist in residue management and harvesting technology. Comparable product overlap with Redekop's straw chopper and residue handling portfolio, particularly in European combine OEM and aftermarket channels.
• Capello: Italian-headquartered manufacturer of straw choppers and residue management equipment for combine harvesters. Direct competitor to Redekop's MAV straw chopper line in Europe and other global markets.
• iHSD / De Bruin Engineering: Commercial integrator of the Harrington Seed Destructor impact mill technology for combine harvesters. Competes with Redekop SCU in Australian and export HWSC markets with a mill-based approach to harvest weed seed devitalization.
• Seed Terminator: Australian manufacturer of harvest weed seed control impact mills mounted on combine harvesters. Direct competitor to Redekop's SCU, targeting the same HWSC value proposition in Australia, Canada, and other residue-management markets.

Market position

Strengths5 records

Weaknesses5 records

Competitive moat5 records

Key risks6 records

Key highlights7 records

Customer concentration

• Xx.com/redekopmfg
• YouTubeyoutube.com/user/MAVstrawchopper
• Facebookfacebook.com/redekopmfg
• LinkedInlinkedin.com/company/redekop-manufacturing-inc

Revenue estimate

Valuation estimate

Number of profiles

Profiles1 record

Funding overview

Funding rounds1 record

Investors1 record

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M&A

Investments

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