Automated Agri Systems Inc

What Automated Agri Systems Inc does

Automated Agri-Systems Inc is a privately held agricultural equipment dealer and turnkey grain systems contractor headquartered in LeRoy, Illinois, with a secondary location branded Automated Agri-South in Newton, Illinois. Founded in 1983 by Russ Bauer and Larry Poppe, the company is now a division of Koehl Enterprises and serves farmers and commercial grain operations in central Illinois. The company operates two offices and a combined sales, construction, and millwright workforce of 11-50 employees.

The company sells, designs, installs, and services grain storage, drying, and handling systems from authorized product lines that include GSI (bins, bucket elevators, conveyors, air systems, fans and heaters), FFI (portable, modular tower, and tower dryers), Farm King (transport augers), Hutchinson (grain pumps and bin unload equipment), and DMC. Core product offerings span 15-to-60-foot farm storage bins, commercial bins up to 1.1 million bushels, hopper tanks, three categories of grain dryers, en-masse conveyor systems, pneumatic air systems, bin sweeps, and transport augers. The proprietary AAS Box Carrier, manufactured since 2002, has sold over 400 units and is the only internally developed product. The 2010 GSI Top Service Award and a single GSI-related patent (US 8784013 inline air valve) referenced on the product line round out the technology footprint.

Revenue is generated through hardware sales (equipment and parts), design and engineering services, construction and millwright installation, electrical services (via partner Automated Electric & Service), and repair and pre-season inspection services. Equipment pricing is quote-based and not publicly disclosed. The go-to-market is sales-led and relationship-driven, with direct field sales and project management teams at both locations, supported by a company website and word-of-mouth referrals within the central Illinois farming community. Customer acquisition is anchored on multi-generational relationships with named farm customers such as Kopp-Farms, Kieser-Farms, Kiefer-Brothers, and individual operators.

Name

Automated Agri Systems Inc

Legal name

Automated Agri-Systems

Website

https://autoag.com

Company type

Private

Founded year

1983

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

11–50 employees

Short description

Automated Agri-Systems is a privately held Illinois-based agricultural equipment dealer and turnkey grain systems contractor that designs, sells, installs, and services grain storage, drying, and handling equipment for farmers and commercial grain operations in central Illinois. It is a division of Koehl Enterprises operating from LeRoy and Newton.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Grain Storage and Handling Systems

NAICS

Agricultural Implement Manufacturing (33311)

SIC

Farm Machinery & Equipment (3523)

akta.pro primary industry

Grain Bin & Silo Systems (On-Farm) (AFAOABAA)

akta.pro secondary industries

Grain Dryer Systems Integration & Installation (AFAOAHAB), Drying System Design & Engineering (Grain/Seed) (AFAOAHAA), In-Bin Drying & Aeration Control Systems (AFAOAHAH), Bulk Loadout Systems (Railcar/Truck/Vessel) (AFAOAAAH), On-Farm Grain Drying Systems (Batch/In-Bin) (AFAOABAC)

Keywords

• Grain storage systems
• Grain drying equipment
• Material handling equipment
• Agricultural construction services
• Grain bin installation

Headquarters

HQ city

Le Roy

HQ country

United States

HQ region

North America

Offices2 records

Markets served

GTM type

B2B

Offering type

Services

Cost components

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

Revenue model

1. Equipment Sales: Sales of grain storage bins, dryers, handling equipment, fans, heaters, transport augers, and bin unload equipment from represented brands (GSI, FFI, Farm King, Hutchinson). Products range from farm-scale to commercial-scale with capacities up to 1.1 million bushels.
2. System Design Services: Custom system design for new installations, expansions, renovations, and upgrades. Consultative approach working with customers to understand their challenges and design optimal solutions.
3. Construction & Millwright Services: Full construction services including concrete foundations, receiving pits, farm and commercial grain bin erection, bin floors, hopper tanks, fan transitions, bucket elevators, conveyors, towers, catwalks, air systems, dryer installation, and grain pump installation.
4. Parts & Repair Services: Extensive parts inventory including motors, dryer parts, spouting, elbows, valves, unload augers, sweep augers, powerheads, belts, bushings, sheaves, sprockets, flighting, shafts, buckets, fans, heaters, and hardware. Also provides repair services and pre-season checks.
5. Electrical Services: Licensed electrical contractor services through partner Automated Electric & Service for electrical needs on projects including dryer, fan, heater, motor, and gearbox installations.

Pricing tiers

Go-to-market motion1 record

Distribution channels1 record

Marketing channels1 record

Core offering

Automated Agri-Systems is an agricultural equipment dealer and construction services provider that sells, installs, and services turnkey grain storage, drying, and handling systems for farmers and commercial grain operations in central Illinois. The company represents leading equipment brands (GSI, FFI, Farm King, Hutchinson, DMC) and delivers full-service capabilities including custom system design, concrete foundations, bin erection, dryer installation, material handling equipment setup, electrical contracting, and ongoing parts and repair service. Core offerings span grain bins up to 1.1 million bushels, portable and tower grain dryers, bucket elevators and conveyors, air systems, grain pumps, transport augers, bin unload systems, fans and heaters, and the proprietary AAS Box Carrier.

Product overview

Automated Agri-Systems is an agricultural equipment dealer and installer offering a comprehensive portfolio of grain storage, drying, and handling solutions. The company operates as a single unified offering combining GSI grain bins (farm storage from 15'-60' diameter and commercial storage up to 1.1 million bushels) with FFI grain dryers (portable, modular tower, and tower dryers), GSI and Hutchinson material handling equipment (bucket elevators, conveyors, air systems, and grain pumps), bin unload systems (sweeps, augers, power heads), fans and heaters, and Farm King transport augers. The portfolio is complemented by parts inventory and used equipment sales. Services include system design, construction and millwright work, electrical installation, and repair—all provided by the company's experienced teams in central Illinois since 1983.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Brands

• AAS Box Carrier: Box carrier product manufactured since 2002 with over 400 units sold.

Products and services

• GSI Grain Storage Bins Steel corrugated grain storage bins for farm and commercial use, ranging from 15' to 60' diameter for farm storage and up to 1.1 million bushel capacity for commercial storage, featuring GSI's Z-Tek Roof System and 40-Series design. Sold and installed for farmers and commercial grain operations in central Illinois.
• GSI Hopper Tanks Galvanized hopper tanks available in 9', 12', 15', 18', and 21' diameters for wet holding, temporary storage, or long-term storage, with capacities exceeding 6,000 bushels. Sold and installed for farmers needing wet holding or short-term storage solutions.
• FFI Portable Dryers Portable grain dryers with capacities from 220 to 2,450 BPH dry & cool and 420 to 4,000 BPH all heat, featuring Vision Network Dryer Control system and patented grain inverters. Sold and installed for farm-scale grain drying operations.
• FFI Modular Tower Dryer Factory-assembled modular tower dryer with capacities from 800 to 1,690 BPH, featuring adjustable cooling floor and modular construction for easier installation and relocation. Sold and installed for farm-scale grain drying operations.
• FFI Tower Dryers F-Series Tower Dryers designed for mid-sized to large farms with capacities from 1,000 to 2,400 BPH, featuring patented grain inverters and recycled heat cooling technology. Sold and installed for farm-scale and commercial grain drying operations.
• GSI Bucket Elevators & Conveyors Corrosion-resistant bucket elevators and en-masse chain conveyors in 12", 14", 20", 26", and 32" sizes for material handling in grain facilities. Sold and installed for farmers and commercial grain operations.
• GSI Air Systems Pneumatic grain conveying systems using air cushion technology for efficient grain moving, featuring inline air valves (US 8784013) and rotary air lock transitions. Sold and installed for grain facilities.
• Hutchinson Grain Pumps En-masse grain conveying system using UHMW plastic paddles for gentle, high-capacity grain movement with reduced grain damage and lower horsepower requirements. Sold and installed for farmers and commercial grain operations.
• Commercial Klean Sweep Bin sweep system for commercial grain bins up to 120' diameter, featuring various reduction drive options and sweep carrier support for different bin sizes. Sold and installed for commercial grain operations.
• Farm King BackSaver Augers Swing-away transport augers in 10" and 13" diameters with lengths from 50 to 95 feet, featuring self-leveling hoppers and hydraulic controls. Sold to farmers for grain transfer applications.
• GSI Fans & Heaters Complete line of vane axial and centrifugal fans with gas heaters for grain aeration and conditioning, ranging from 1 HP to 50 HP with capacities up to 4.2 million BTU/hr. Sold and installed for grain aeration applications.
• Parts Inventory Comprehensive parts inventory including FFI dryer parts, GSI bin parts, fan and heater parts, motors, electrical parts, and material handling accessories. Available to farmers for equipment maintenance and repair needs.
• Used Equipment Pre-owned grain equipment including portable augers, dryers, and fans/heaters available due to facility upgrades. Sold to farmers and operators seeking lower-cost equipment options.
• AAS Box Carrier Proprietary box carrier product manufactured and sold by Automated Agri-Systems since 2002, with over 400 units sold. Available to customers for grain handling applications.
• System Design Services Custom system design for new installations, expansions, renovations, and upgrades. Consultative approach working with customers to understand their challenges and design optimal grain storage, handling, and drying solutions for farmers and commercial grain operations.
• Construction & Millwright Services Full construction services including concrete foundations, receiving pits, farm and commercial grain bin erection, bin floors, hopper tanks, fan transitions, bucket elevators, conveyors, towers, catwalks, air systems, dryer installation, and grain pump installation. Provided for grain system projects in central Illinois.
• Electrical Services Licensed electrical contractor services through partner Automated Electric & Service for electrical needs on projects including dryer, fan, heater, motor, and gearbox installations. Provided as part of grain system project delivery.
• Repair Services Repair services and pre-season equipment checks covering motors, dryer parts, spouting, elbows, valves, unload augers, sweep augers, powerheads, belts, bushings, sheaves, sprockets, flighting, shafts, buckets, fans, heaters, and hardware. Provided to farmers and commercial grain operations to ensure equipment reliability before harvest.

Named customers7 records

Segments2 records

Ideal customer profiles2 records

Technology focussed No

API detail

Has API

No

API docs

API detail

Core technology

AI maturity

App detail

Feature4 records

Partnerships

Six partnerships are on record, tiered core and minor.

• Koehl EnterprisescoreOthersParent company. Automated Agri-Systems is a division of Koehl Enterprises, which added necessary resources to position the company for continued service to central Illinois farmers into the next generation.
• GSI (Grain Systems Inc.)coreChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorAuthorized GSI dealer and one of the largest GSI dealers in central Illinois. Sells full range of GSI grain bins, handling equipment, fans, and heaters. Awarded GSI Top Service Award in 2010.
• FFI (Farm Fans Inc.)coreChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorAuthorized dealer for FFI grain dryers including portable dryers, modular tower dryers, and tower dryers. Provides FFI dryer parts inventory.
• Farm KingcoreChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorAuthorized dealer for Farm King BackSaver Augers and transport augers. Products include 10 and 13 inch diameter augers in various lengths.
• HutchinsoncoreChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorAuthorized dealer for Hutchinson Grain Pumps and bin unload equipment including augers, sweeps, and powerheads.
• Automated Electric & ServiceminorImplementation/ SI/ Consulting PartnerLicensed electrical contractor partner providing electrical services for projects. Handles electrical portion of projects including dryer, fan, heater, motor, and gearbox installations.

Scale indicators3 records

Recent moves7 records

Expansion highlights6 records

Direct peers

• Brock Grain Systems: Designs and builds grain storage, handling, and drying systems for farms and commercial operations, with both equipment manufacturing and integrated installation services — directly comparable to AAS's turnkey grain system model.
• Sukup Manufacturing: Family-owned manufacturer of grain bins, dryers, and material handling equipment that also supports turnkey grain system installation through its dealer and integrator network — overlapping with AAS across products, customers, and project delivery.
• Sioux Steel Company: Manufactures on-farm and commercial grain bins, aeration systems, and handling equipment and supports dealer-installed grain systems — overlapping product mix and farmer customer base with AAS.

Others

• FFI (Farm Fans Inc.) / Grain Aeration Systems: Manufacturer of grain dryers (portable, modular tower, and tower) carried by AAS as an authorized dealer; comparable as a key supplier whose products anchor AAS's dryer and grain conditioning revenue.
• Hutchinson (Mayrath): Manufacturer of grain pumps, augers, and bin unload equipment that AAS sells as an authorized dealer; comparable because Hutchinson's products are core to AAS's material-handling offering and customer experience.

Broad incumbents

• Ag Growth International (AGI): Diversified global manufacturer of grain handling, storage, and conditioning equipment with brands including GrainVue, Westeel, and Twister — comparable broad ag equipment portfolio and overlapping customer base with AAS.
• GSI (Grain Systems Inc.): Global manufacturer of grain bins, dryers, conveyors, and handling equipment that AAS sells as an authorized dealer; comparable because GSI both competes with and supplies the same product categories to the same farmer base.
• Chief Agri / Chief Industries: Manufactures grain storage bins, handling equipment, and commercial grain systems through a dealer network — directly competing with AAS for farm and commercial grain storage projects.

Market position

Strengths4 records

Weaknesses4 records

Competitive moat4 records

Key risks6 records

Key highlights7 records

Customer concentration

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Revenue estimate

Valuation estimate

Number of profiles

Profiles10 records

Funding overview

Funding rounds

Investors

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M&A

Investments

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