What Meyer Manufacturing does

Meyer Manufacturing Corporation is a privately held US farm equipment manufacturer headquartered in Dorchester, Wisconsin, founded in 1940 and operating continuously for over 80 years. The company designs, fabricates, and sells heavy-duty agricultural machinery — primarily forage boxes (rear, front, and dual discharge), manure spreaders (V-Type auger and variable speed apron), vertical TMR mixers (Formula brand, Single/Twin/Triple Screw configurations from 355 to 1,315 cubic feet), live floor boxes, semi-trailers, and ancillary equipment such as feeder wagons, delivery boxes, and mineral feeders. Technically, the products incorporate proprietary systems including Smart-Power-Shift Transmission, AR400 lined augers, patented Direction Control System (DCS), and direct hydraulic geardrive designs replacing roller chains, with optional integration of third-party precision-agriculture stacks (Topcon GPS, Athene ISOBUS, Forage Tracker) for variable-rate application and record keeping.

The company sells exclusively through a domestic dealer network organized into two channels — general Farm Equipment Dealers and specialized Formula Vertical TMR Dealers — reaching livestock, dairy, and custom farming operators across the United States. Revenue is generated through hardware sales of quote-priced capital equipment with multiple mounting configurations (wagon, cart, truck mount, trailer). The company is privately held with no disclosed institutional investors, M&A activity, or public ownership, and is supported by an HR contact but a limited publicly disclosed executive team. Its operating scope is single-country (USA) with no international footprint claimed, and its marketing presence is modest (Facebook, YouTube, and farm show participation).

The business model is a traditional industrial OEM: durable equipment sold through third-party dealers to mid-market agricultural end-customers, with revenue tied to US farm capital expenditure cycles and replacement demand. Notable gaps in disclosure include revenue figures, ownership structure, leadership beyond HR, partnership details, awards, certifications, and any patent or trademark registrations — limiting external due diligence absent direct management contact.

Name

Meyer Manufacturing

Legal name

Meyer Manufacturing Corporation

Website

https://meyermfg.com

Company type

Private

Founded year

1940

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

101–250 employees

Short description

Meyer Manufacturing Corporation is a privately held US farm equipment manufacturer producing forage boxes, manure spreaders, vertical TMR mixers, and live floor boxes for livestock, dairy, and custom farming operations, sold exclusively through a domestic dealer network.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Headquarters

HQ city

Dorchester

HQ country

United States

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. Farm Equipment Sales: Meyer Manufacturing generates revenue through the sale of agricultural equipment including manure spreaders, forage boxes, vertical TMR mixers, and related farm equipment. Products are sold through a dealer network to livestock, dairy, and custom farming operations. Equipment is available in various configurations (wagon, cart, truck mount, trailer) serving different operational needs.

Go-to-market motion1 record

Distribution channels2 records

Marketing channels3 records

Core offering

Meyer Manufacturing Corporation designs and manufactures heavy-duty farm equipment for livestock, dairy, and custom farming operations. The core product portfolio includes forage boxes (rear, front, and front-and-rear unload configurations), live floor rear unload boxes, manure spreaders (V-Type auger and variable speed apron models), and the Formula line of vertical TMR mixers (single, twin, and triple screw configurations ranging 355-1,315 cubic feet). Equipment is sold exclusively through a domestic dealer network in the United States.

Product overview

Meyer Manufacturing Corporation is a farm equipment manufacturer producing a diversified portfolio of agricultural machinery for livestock, dairy, and custom operations. The product line centers on five core equipment categories: (1) Forage Boxes including rear unload, front unload, and front & rear unload models in various series (RT100, RT200, RTX200, RTX600, 8100 BOSS, 9100 BOSS, 8200 BOSS, and FATBOY) available in wagon, cart, truck mount, and trailer configurations; (2) Manure Spreaders encompassing V-Type auger models (SXR/SXL Crossfire, Industrial SXI) and variable speed apron models (Crop Pro 9700, Crop Max, Poultry Litter, Truck Mount); (3) Vertical TMR Mixers under the Formula brand offering Single Screw, Twin Screw, and Triple Screw configurations ranging 355-1,315 cubic feet; (4) Live Floor boxes for rear unload applications; and (5) supplementary equipment including Feeder Wagons, Delivery Boxes, and Rocky Mineral Feeders. The equipment is designed for forage/silage transport, TMR mixing, and nutrient management applications.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Products and services

• Forage Boxes and Live Floors Forage and silage transport equipment including live floor ag boxes, rear unload, front unload, and front-and-rear unload configurations available for wagon, cart, truck mount, and trailer applications. Designed for livestock, dairy, and custom farming operations.
• Manure Spreaders V-Type auger and variable speed apron spreader models for accurate application of manure, litter, compost, and waste. Includes Crop Pro 9700 Series, SXR/SXL Crossfire, Industrial SXI, Crop Max Combination, Poultry Litter, and Truck Mount spreader configurations.
• Vertical TMR Mixers (Formula) Meyer Formula Vertical TMR mixers for Total Mixed Ration preparation, offered in Single Screw, Twin Screw, and Triple Screw configurations ranging from 355 to 1,315 cubic feet. Features Smart-Power-Shift Transmission, AR400 lined augers, and patented Direction Control System.
• RT100 Series Rear Unload Forage Box Rear unload forage box available from 16-24' length for Wagon, Cart, or Truck Mount applications with hydraulic geardrive, all-steel frame, and 7'5" interior width.
• 8100 RT BOSS Rear Unload Forage Box High-capacity rear unload forage box for Truck, Cart, or Wagon Mount applications with massive steel frame, hydraulic direct geardrive, poly floor, and clad tuff woven fiberglass sides. 8' wide inside for maximum capacity, available in 18-26' models.
• 9100 RT BOSS Rear Unload Forage Box High-capacity rear unload forage box for straight truck or chassis/cart mount with hydraulic dual geardrive, stainless steel sides, poly floor, gate delay, and LED lighting. Models from 24-36' lengths.
• 9100 RT BOSS Semi 'Ag' Trailer Semi 'Ag' Trailer available in 30, 36, and 40' lengths with exclusive hydraulic dual geardrive technology and heavy duty steel frame. 98-inch interior width.
• 10 Series RT FATBOY Trailed Forage Box Large-capacity trailed unit with 9'7" interior width, available in 26' tandem, 30' tridem, and 36' quad versions with hydraulic dual geardrive apron drive design.
• RT600 Front Unload Forage Box Front unload forage box with 7'5" inside width, all-steel frame, high-speed variable drive, HD bevel geardrive, and removable roof. Available in 16-22' models for Wagon, Cart, or Truck Mount.
• RTX600 Series Front Unload Forage Box Front unload forage box with HD steel 7'5" wide body, solid poly floor, HD aprons, 4th beater, and cross conveyor extension. Available in 20-26' lengths for Wagon, Cart, or Truck Mount.
• RT200 Front & Rear Unload Forage Box Dual discharge forage box with 7'5" inside width, all-steel frame, variable drive, HD bevel geardrive, poly floor, and removable roof. Available in 16-22' models.
• RTX200 Front & Rear Unload Forage Box Dual discharge forage box with 7'5" inside width, HD all-steel frame, high-speed variable drive, poly floor, high sides, 4 beaters, and rear gate delay. Available in 20-26' models.
• 8200 BOSS RT Front & Rear Unload Forage Box High-capacity dual discharge forage box with 8' interior width, 667XH pintle aprons, solid poly floor, and clad tuff fiberglass sides. Available in Truck, Cart, or Wagon Mount.
• Crop Pro 9700 Series Precision Spreader Heavy duty precision spreader with max capacity design featuring 24', 28', and 32' models for nutrient management applications.
• SXR/SXL Crossfire Series Manure Spreaders V-Type auger spreader models for accurate application of manure and waste materials.
• Industrial SXI Series Manure Spreaders Industrial-grade V-Type spreader models designed for heavy-duty commercial manure spreading applications.
• 9500 Series Crop Max Combination Spreaders Versatile spreader offering three spreading attachments (Vertical, Horizontal, or Combination) with hydraulic variable speed drive. Features triple aprons, reverse, and solid poly floor. Models 9520/9524/9530 with 755-1,180 cubic foot capacity.
• Poultry Litter Spreaders Spreaders designed for accurate application of poultry litter (dry or wet) without bridging. Also handles manure, sludge, and compost with dual-purpose capability.
• Meyer Truck Mount Spreaders Spreader units mountable on trucks for fast, efficient transport of manure or bi-product. Scale packages available.
• Formula Vertical TMR Mixer - Single Screw Vertical TMR mixer with single screw configuration for Total Mixed Ration preparation in livestock operations.
• Formula Vertical TMR Mixer - Twin Screw Vertical TMR mixer with twin screw configuration for enhanced Total Mixed Ration mixing performance.
• Formula F3-1460 Triple Screw TMR Mixer High-capacity triple screw mixer ranging from 1,460-1,660 cubic feet with 3/8" thick sidewalls, 1" thick floor, solid stainless steel baffles, AR400 lined augers, and Smart-Power-Shift transmission.
• Live Floor Rear Unload Boxes Live floor rear unload boxes for forage and material handling in livestock and custom farming operations.
• Feeder Wagons and Delivery Boxes Feeder wagons and delivery boxes for transporting and dispensing feed on livestock and dairy operations.
• Rocky Mineral Feeder Rocky mineral feeders for providing free-choice mineral supplements to livestock.

Quantifiable outcome

• Mix quality second to none
• +1 more outcomes

Segments3 records

Ideal customer profiles3 records

Technology focussed No

API detail

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API docs

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Core technology

AI maturity

App detail

Integration3 records

Feature5 records

Scale indicators1 record

Recent moves5 records

Expansion highlights4 records

Emerging players

• Jaylor: Specialized manufacturer of vertical TMR mixers focused on the North American dairy market. Overlaps with Meyer's Formula single/twin screw TMR offerings with a niche-focused, dealer-distributed model.

Direct peers

• Nuhn Industries: Manufacturer of liquid manure handling equipment, V-type spreaders, and pumps serving North American livestock and custom operators. Directly comparable in manure/nutrient management product category.
• Trioliet: Dutch specialist in TMR mixers and feeding technology sold globally through dealer networks. Directly comparable to Meyer's Formula line, competing on vertical mixer engineering and dairy-feeding precision.
• Patz Corporation: Wisconsin-based manufacturer of TMR mixers, manure spreaders, and material handling equipment for livestock and dairy operations. Direct competitor across Meyer's two largest product categories with overlapping dealer-driven distribution.
• Kuhn North America: Subsidiary of Kuhn Group, manufacturing hay tools, TMR mixers (Kuhn Knight), manure spreaders, and bedding equipment. Overlaps directly with Meyer's forage, mixing, and nutrient-management product lines serving North American dairies.
• H&S Manufacturing: Manufacturer of forage boxes, manure spreaders, and bale handling equipment marketed primarily through farm equipment dealers. Directly comparable product categories and customer base, particularly in forage boxes and V-type spreaders.

Regional players

• Valmetal: Canadian manufacturer of TMR mixers, manure handling, and livestock equipment serving North American dairy and beef operations. Comparable core product categories but primarily Canadian distribution footprint.

Broad incumbents

• AGCO Corporation: Global full-line agricultural equipment manufacturer (Massey Ferguson, Hesston, Lely) selling forage equipment and TMR mixers into dairy and livestock operations. Reaches the same end customers through a much broader product portfolio and dealer network.
• CNH Industrial (Case IH / New Holland): Global full-line agricultural OEM whose Case IH and New Holland brands offer hay/forage tools, TMR mixers, and manure spreaders alongside tractors. Competes with Meyer on implement capability, dealer service, and integrated tractor-implement solutions.
• Deere & Company: Largest agricultural OEM globally with John Deere branded hay/forage implements, material handling, and precision-ag ecosystem. Competes with Meyer on integrated tractor-implement bundles, dealer financing, and on-farm data platforms.

Market position

Strengths4 records

Weaknesses4 records

Competitive moat4 records

Key risks5 records

Key highlights5 records

Customer concentration

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• LinkedInlinkedin.com/company/meyer-manufacturing-corporation

Revenue estimate

Valuation estimate

Number of profiles

Profiles1 record

Funding overview

Funding rounds

Investors

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M&A

Investments

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