What Ludy Greenhouse Manufacturing does

Ludy Greenhouse Manufacturing Corporation, founded in 1956 and headquartered in New Madison, Ohio, designs, manufactures, and constructs commercial greenhouse structures and related accessories for garden centers, commercial growers, research institutions, educational facilities, architectural projects, and restoration/renovation customers in the United States. The company operates from a single manufacturing facility at 122 Railroad Street, with a direct sales team and quote-based order entry through its website and a toll-free number (1.800.255.5839).

The core product portfolio spans seven greenhouse series: the premium SL Series (aluminum peak-roof) and RS Series II (steel peak-roof) for retailers and research customers; the Patriot II (steel arch-roof) for value-oriented buyers; and the Ez-Up Peak, Ez-Up Hoop, and Ez-Up Direct economy lines. Supporting products include steel and aluminum benches, aluminum glazing bars/caps/closures, the Ludy-Lite and Wood-Lite restoration/reskin systems for existing structures, cold frames, and integrated third-party equipment (HVAC, ventilation, shade cloth, grow lights, and environmental controls). The company's technical differentiators are the Centerline Structural Design (bringing structural member centerlines to a single load-bearing point) and the No-Drip Purlin Design (channeling condensation to greenhouse edges), built using hot-dip galvanized steel and aluminum framing with polycarbonate, acrylic (including 30-year no-yellowing UV-stable), and polyethylene glazing options.

Ludy's business model is project-based one-time sales with custom quote pricing on every order. Revenue is generated from the sale of structures, accessories, restoration services, and bundled third-party equipment, with no recurring or subscription component. The company sells direct to end customers with no distributor or reseller layer, serves U.S. customers primarily in Ohio, Illinois, and Pennsylvania, and is privately held with no disclosed funding rounds, M&A activity, parent company, or institutional investors identified in the source data. The company is a founding member of the National Greenhouse Manufacturing Association (NGMA).

Name

Ludy Greenhouse Manufacturing

Legal name

Ludy Greenhouse Manufacturing Corporation

Website

https://ludy.com

Company type

Private

Founded year

1956

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

11–50 employees

Short description

Ludy Greenhouse Manufacturing Corporation, founded in 1956 in New Madison, Ohio, designs, manufactures, and constructs aluminum and steel greenhouse structures for garden centers, commercial growers, research institutions, educational facilities, architectural projects, and greenhouse restoration customers across the United States.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Commercial Greenhouses

SIC

Farm Machinery & Equipment (3523)

akta.pro primary industry

Greenhouse Structures & Construction (Frames, Glazing, Benches) (AFAAAHAA)

Keywords

• Greenhouse manufacturing
• Commercial greenhouse structures
• Greenhouse benches
• Greenhouse glazing systems
• Greenhouse restoration services

Headquarters

HQ city

New Madison

HQ country

United States

HQ region

North America

Offices1 record

Markets served

GTM type

B2B

Offering type

Hardware or Manufacturing

Cost components

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

Revenue model

1. Greenhouse Sales: Design, manufacture and construction of greenhouses including SL Series (aluminum peak-roof), RS Series II (steel peak-roof), Patriot II (steel hoop), Ez-Up Peak, Ez-Up Hoop, Ez-Up Direct, and Freestanding/Gothic models. Sales are one-time transactions with no recurring revenue component.
2. Greenhouse Benches: Sale of steel and aluminum framed benches for greenhouse use. Benches feature galvanized steel tube framing, stationary or rolling options, and various top configurations.
3. Glazing Systems: Sale of glazing systems including aluminum bars, caps, closures, and various glazing materials (8mm polycarbonate, 16mm polycarbonate, 8mm acrylic, 16mm acrylic).
4. Greenhouse Equipment: Integration and sale of equipment components including exhaust fans, HAF fans, cooling systems, heating, shade cloth, ventilation apparatus, grow lights, and environmental control systems from partner manufacturers.
5. Restoration Services: Renovation and reskinning of existing greenhouses using Ludy-Lite and Wood-Lite systems. Includes replacement of glazing materials with modern acrylic or polycarbonate options.

Pricing tiers

Go-to-market motion1 record

Distribution channels2 records

Marketing channels4 records

Core offering

Ludy Greenhouse Manufacturing designs, manufactures, and constructs commercial and institutional greenhouse structures using aluminum and steel framing with various glazing options (polycarbonate, acrylic, polyethylene, glass). The company offers a full portfolio of gutter-connected, freestanding, and economy greenhouse series along with supporting benches, glazing systems, integrated climate-control equipment, and restoration/reskin services for existing greenhouses. All products are custom-configured and sold via direct sales and website-based quote requests.

Product overview

Ludy Greenhouse Manufacturing offers a comprehensive portfolio of commercial and institutional greenhouse structures serving garden centers, commercial growers, research institutions, and educational facilities since 1956. The core product lineup includes seven distinct greenhouse series: the premium SL Series (aluminum peak-roof) and RS Series II (steel peak-roof) for retailers and researchers; the Patriot II (steel arch-roof) for value-conscious buyers; and three Ez-Up economy models (Peak, Hoop, and Direct) for cost-effective operations. Freestanding/Gothic structures round out the commercial offerings. Supporting products include steel and aluminum benches, glazing systems with aluminum extrusions, restoration/reskin systems (Ludy-Lite and Wood-Lite) for upgrading existing structures, and cold frames. The company also offers integrated third-party equipment including heating, cooling, ventilation, shade, lighting, and environmental control systems through partner manufacturers. All products can be customized through a quote request system with options for various widths, lengths, sidewall heights, and covering materials including polycarbonate, acrylic, polyethylene, and glass.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Products and services

• SL Series Greenhouse Aluminum peak-roof greenhouse ideal for retailers and researchers wanting a high-quality, long-lasting structure; features all-aluminum frame design with centerlines of structural members meeting at a single point.
• RS Series II Greenhouse Steel peak-roof greenhouse ideal for retailers and institutions needing a high-quality structure at an affordable price; features factory-welded trusses with centerlines meeting at a single point on top of the post.
• Patriot II Greenhouse Steel arch-roof greenhouse engineered for value with a low-maintenance galvanized rust-resistant frame, designed to accommodate local structural building codes and climatic conditions across the country.
• Ez-Up Peak Greenhouse Steel peak-roof economy series greenhouse covering crops efficiently and inexpensively with reduced maintenance costs; features factory-assembled trusses and minimal upkeep requirements.
• Ez-Up Hoop Greenhouse Steel hoop-roof economy series greenhouse providing strength, design flexibility, and unlimited expandability with factory-assembled trusses for cost-effective crop coverage.
• Ez-Up Direct Greenhouse Steel open-roof greenhouse with features that reduce operating costs and improve plant quality; the roof can be opened to receive maximum light and release excess heat.
• Freestanding Greenhouse High-strength, rust-resistant galvanized steel framing greenhouse ideal for growers needing a quality growing area at an affordable price; includes the No-Drip Purlin design that prevents condensation from dripping on plants.
• Ludy Gothic Greenhouse Gothic-style freestanding greenhouse with high-strength galvanized steel framing designed for growers needing a high-quality growing area at an affordable price.
• Greenhouse Benches Steel and aluminum framed benches designed for strength and durability, with stationary or rolling tops and options for flush or raised lip rail designs to maximize growing area inside Ludy greenhouses.
• Glazing Systems Aluminum bars, caps, and closures for greenhouse glazing, including extrusion systems for various panel thicknesses such as 8mm and 16mm polycarbonate and acrylic panels.
• Ludy-Lite Restoration System Reskin system that improves value, upgrades appearance, and reduces costs for existing greenhouses; includes specially designed aluminum extrusion for rafter bars, top and bottom closures, gable end rafters, and vents.
• Wood-Lite Restoration System Reskin system for existing greenhouses using specially designed aluminum extrusion to retrofit structures, typically involving removal of bar caps and glass, cleaning of rafters, and fitting Ludy-Lite adapters.
• Cold Frame Compact greenhouse structure for basic growing applications, available in various widths and lengths as part of Ludy's smaller-scale offerings.

Quantifiable outcome

• PSU Research Greenhouse achieved LEED Silver certification for energy efficiency and sustainability
• +2 more outcomes

Named customers5 records

Segments6 records

Ideal customer profiles5 records

Technology focussed No

API detail

Has API

No

API docs

API detail

Core technology

AI maturity

App detail

Integration19 records

Feature7 records

Scale indicators5 records

Recent moves5 records

Expansion highlights3 records

Direct peers

• Nexus Greenhouse Systems: U.S.-based greenhouse manufacturer supplying gutter-connected, freestanding, and cold frame structures plus benches and environmental systems to commercial growers and retail garden centers — a direct overlap with Ludy's commercial and retail segments.
• Rough Brothers (Gibraltar Industries): One of the oldest U.S. commercial greenhouse manufacturers, now part of Gibraltar Industries. Competes directly with Ludy in gutter-connected, freestanding, and institutional/research greenhouse construction with similar turnkey design-build capabilities.
• Agra Tech: California-based commercial greenhouse manufacturer serving growers, researchers, and educational institutions with custom-engineered structures, glazing, and integrated environmental systems — directly comparable to Ludy's institutional and commercial grower focus.
• Rimol Greenhouse Systems: New Hampshire-based greenhouse manufacturer offering gutter-connected, high tunnel, and cold frame greenhouses, plus rolling benches, to commercial growers and educational markets. Direct competitor in the Northeast and Mid-Atlantic institutional and grower segments.
• Van Wingerden International: Family-owned U.S. wholesale greenhouse and plug producer that also designs and manufactures its own greenhouse structures, competing in the same gutter-connected commercial and retail segments Ludy serves.
• Stuppy Greenhouse Manufacturing: Family-owned U.S. greenhouse manufacturer offering a comparable multi-tier product lineup (from economy to institutional) plus restoration services. Closest direct competitor in size, heritage, and customer segmentation to Ludy.
• X.S. Smiths Greenhouses: Long-standing U.S. greenhouse manufacturer (founded 1946) serving garden centers, growers, and institutions across the Northeast. Comparable heritage, customer base, and product lineup to Ludy, with similar restoration and reskin capabilities.
• GGS Structures: Canadian greenhouse manufacturer serving garden centers, nurseries, and commercial growers with aluminum and steel structures and glazing systems. Highly comparable product portfolio and end markets to Ludy, with a strong North American retail garden center focus.
• Atlas Greenhouse (Conley's Manufacturing): U.S. greenhouse structure and equipment manufacturer competing in gutter-connected, freestanding, and hobby greenhouse categories, with a strong direct-to-grower and garden center channel — comparable product breadth and customer overlap to Ludy.

Emerging players

• CropKing: Specializes in hydroponic and controlled environment growing systems, including greenhouse structures targeted at commercial hydroponic vegetable and cannabis growers — emerging overlap with Ludy's commercial grower segment in the high-growth CEA niche.

Market position

Strengths5 records

Weaknesses5 records

Competitive moat4 records

Key risks6 records

Key highlights7 records

Customer concentration

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Compliance1 record

Revenue estimate

Valuation estimate

Number of profiles

Profiles3 records

Funding overview

Funding rounds

Investors

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M&A

Investments

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