Pigtek
PigTek designs and produces integrated barn management systems, ventilation, feed delivery, heating, and monitoring equipment for commercial hog producers and independent pig farmers, distributed through an exclusive dealer network across the Americas, Spain, and China as a division of CTB, Inc. (Berkshire Hathaway).
- Company typePrivate
- Founded2007
- HeadquartersMilford, United States
- Headcount51–100
- GTM typeB2B
- OfferingHardware or Manufacturing
What Pigtek does
PigTek designs and produces integrated systems and solutions for commercial pig production, serving both large-scale hog integrators and independent producers across the Americas, Spain, and China. The company operates as a division of CTB, Inc., a Berkshire Hathaway subsidiary headquartered in Milford, Indiana, with products engineered and manufactured in the United States and shipped within 48 hours. Its portfolio spans a barn management control platform (PigCentral Control, CENTRO LoRa Control, SQUEALER monitoring, CHORE-TRONICS Controls) connected to a full hardware ecosystem covering feed delivery (FLEX-AUGER, Chain Disc, FLAG), feed storage (BinTrac-weighed bins), stainless steel feeders, heating systems (DURA-THERM, COMFORTER), ventilation (HERO PMSM fans, TURBO-COOL evaporative cooling), housing (SWING-FIX gestation gates), and consumables (Formula 542 enzyme-based pit additive). The architecture is deliberately local-first, with smart controls performing calculations on-site and no recurring cloud or software subscription fees.
PigTek distributes exclusively through an authorized dealer network covering 22+ countries, supplemented by direct US sales via phone, email, and demo scheduling, and 24/7 US-based technical support. Revenue is generated primarily through hardware sales (barn equipment, control systems, spare parts) rather than subscriptions, with consumables (Formula 542) and replacement parts providing some recurring exposure. Pricing is quote-based through dealers and not publicly disclosed. The company does not raise venture capital — it is funded internally as part of CTB, Inc. — and combines its 70+ year operating heritage (Chore-Time Equipment founded 1952, renamed PigTek in 2007) with the capital resources and global infrastructure of Berkshire Hathaway.
Pigtek firmographics
Firmographics- Name
- Pigtek
- Legal name
- PigTek Americas, A Division of CTB, Inc.
- Website
- https://pigtek.net
- Company type
- Private
- Founded year
- 2007
- Operating status
- Operating
- Headcount range
- 51–100 employees
- Short description
- PigTek designs and produces integrated barn management systems, ventilation, feed delivery, heating, and monitoring equipment for commercial hog producers and independent pig farmers, distributed through an exclusive dealer network across the Americas, Spain, and China as a division of CTB, Inc. (Berkshire Hathaway).
- Ownership category
- akta.pro rank
Pigtek industry classification
Industry- Product category
- Livestock Barn Management Systems
- akta.pro primary industry
- Feeding & Nutrition Systems (TMR Mixers, Feeders, Bunk Management) (AFAAAIAE)
- akta.pro secondary industries
- Barn Environmental Control & Ventilation (Fans, Curtains, Cooling, Heating) (AFAAAIAJ), Animal Handling & Housing Equipment (Stalls, Headlocks, Chutes, Gates) (AFAAAIAK)
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Where Pigtek is headquartered
LocationHeadquarters
- HQ city
- Milford
- HQ country
- United States
- HQ region
- North America
Offices1 record
Markets served
Pigtek business model
Business model- GTM type
- B2B
- Offering type
- Hardware or Manufacturing
- Cost components
- Supply Chain, Operations, Technology or R&D, Personnel, Marketing or Sales, Infrastructure
Revenue model
- Hardware — Barn Equipment and Controls: PigTek generates revenue primarily from the sale of physical barn equipment and smart control systems including ventilation fans, feed delivery systems, heating systems, monitoring sensors, and barn management controls. Products are sold through an exclusive dealer network. No annual software fees — software upgrades are free.
- Spare Parts and Accessories: Spare parts, replacement components, and accessories are available through the dealer network and online catalog. The company publishes extensive parts catalogs (PT series part numbers) and operates a parts manual system with categories for actuators, controls, fans, feed delivery, feed storage, feeders, heating, housing, and inlets.
Pricing tiers
| Model | Billing | Price |
|---|---|---|
| Usage-based | Pay-as-you-go | CENTRO LoRa Control — cellular service (optional) |
| Usage-based | Pay-as-you-go | SQUEALER Monitoring System — cellular service (optional) |
Go-to-market motion3 records
Distribution channels3 records
Marketing channels7 records
Pigtek product offering
Product offeringCore offering
PigTek designs and produces integrated barn management systems for commercial pig production facilities, combining physical hardware (ventilation fans, feed delivery augers, heating systems, feed bins, feeders, gestation stalls) with smart control platforms (PigCentral, CENTRO LoRa, SQUEALER, CHORE-TRONICS) and wireless sensor networks. Products are manufactured in the United States and sold exclusively through an authorized dealer network. The portfolio addresses ventilation, feeding, heating, monitoring, and regulatory compliance for hog operations.
Product overview
PigTek offers a comprehensive pig management systems portfolio built around a platform-plus-modules architecture. The core management systems include PigCentral® Control (15-inch touch screen barn management), CENTRO® LoRa Control (wireless LoRaWAN-based system supporting up to 100 sensors), SQUEALER™ Farm Monitoring System, and CHORE-TRONICS® Controls (Models 8, 16, 24). These connect to a complete hardware ecosystem covering feed delivery (FLEX-AUGER®, Chain Disc, FLAG™ systems), feed storage (CHORE-TIME® bins with BinTrac® weighing), stainless steel feeders, heating systems (DURA-THERM™, COMFORTER®, V-FLECTOR™), ventilation (HERO® Fans with PMSM technology, TURBO-COOL™ evaporative cooling), and housing solutions (SWING-FIX® gestation stalls). Specialty products include Formula 542® enzyme-based manure pit additive. The systems integrate with CYNERGY® Data Integration for farm-to-fork data collection. PigTek is a division of CTB, Inc., a Berkshire Hathaway company, with products built in Iowa, USA.
Differentiator
Problem solved
Functional benefit
Brands
- PigCentral® Control: Barn management system with 15-inch touch screen for controlling feed bins, feed delivery systems, ventilation systems and more.
- CENTRO® LoRa Control
- SQUEALER™ Farm Monitoring System
- FLEX-AUGER® Feed Delivery System
- Chain Disc Feeding System
- FLAG™ Feed Delivery System
- HERO® Fans
- HERO® Fans
- Formula 542®
- SWING-FIX® Gate
- CHORE-TRONICS® Controls
Products and services
- PigCentral Control
Quantifiable outcome
- HERO Fans reduce energy costs by up to 90% when running at 30% speed, compared to traditional fan systems
- +5 more outcomes
Companies that use Pigtek
Customer profileSegments2 records
Ideal customer profiles2 records
Pigtek technology and API
TechnologyTechnology focussed Yes
API detail
- Has API
- No
- API docs
- API detail
Core technology
AI maturity
App detail
Feature7 records
Pigtek partnerships and signals
Strategic signalScale indicators6 records
Recent moves6 records
Expansion highlights5 records
Pigtek competitors and assessment
Company assessmentDirect peers
- AP (Automated Production Systems): U.S.-based manufacturer of equipment for hog and poultry production, including flooring, gating, ventilation, and feed delivery. Direct competitor in North American swine barn equipment with overlapping product lines.
- Big Dutchman: Global market leader in pig and poultry housing equipment with integrated feeding, ventilation, and climate control systems. Closest direct competitor to PigTek across the same barn systems product categories for commercial hog producers.
- Hog Slat: Turnkey swine production systems provider with strong presence across the U.S. Midwest. Competes directly with PigTek in feeding, ventilation, and barn construction for commercial hog operations.
- Fancom: Dutch supplier of climate control and automation systems for pig and poultry houses. Direct competitor in barn controls, sensors, and ventilation automation with comparable integrated control platform approach.
- SKIOLD: Danish provider of pig and poultry equipment including feed handling, climate control, and barn systems. Competes with PigTek in feeding and ventilation for European and global hog producers.
- VDL Agrotech: Netherlands-based manufacturer of housing and feeding systems for pigs and poultry. Direct competitor in sow housing, gestation stalls, and integrated feeding solutions.
- Osborne Industries: Manufacturer of swine management equipment including feeding systems, ventilation, and the TEAM® electronic sow feeding system. Direct competitor in pig production automation and barn equipment.
Broad incumbents
- AGCO: Global agricultural equipment major (parent of AP / GSI) with broad swine production systems portfolio. Overlaps with PigTek in hog barn equipment via GSI and AP but serves a much wider ag equipment customer base.
- Munters: Global climate and ventilation specialist serving livestock, greenhouse, and industrial markets. Overlaps with PigTek in pig barn ventilation and climate control but operates across much broader end markets.
Emerging players
- Roxell: Specialist in feeding and drinking systems for pigs and poultry, now part of CTB alongside PigTek. Comparable product scope in feeders and feed delivery for commercial hog and poultry operations.
Market position
Strengths4 records
Weaknesses4 records
Competitive moat5 records
Key risks5 records
Key highlights6 records
Customer concentration
Pigtek social profiles
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Financial estimateRevenue estimate
Valuation estimate
Pigtek leadership team
Management profileNumber of profiles
Profiles6 records
Pigtek funding detail
Funding detailFunding overview
Funding rounds
Investors
Funding detail is available on the Subscription and Enterprise plan.Contact sales →
Pigtek M&A and investment
M&A and investmentM&A
Investments
M&A and investment is available on the Subscription and Enterprise plan.Contact sales →
Frequently asked questions about Pigtek
What does Pigtek do?
PigTek designs and produces integrated barn management systems for commercial pig production facilities, combining physical hardware (ventilation fans, feed delivery augers, heating systems, feed bins, feeders, gestation stalls) with smart control platforms (PigCentral, CENTRO LoRa, SQUEALER, CHORE-TRONICS) and wireless sensor networks. Products are manufactured in the United States and sold exclusively through an authorized dealer network. The portfolio addresses ventilation, feeding, heating, monitoring, and regulatory compliance for hog operations.
Is Pigtek a public or private company?
Pigtek is a private company. It is classified as corporate owned and is currently operating.
When was Pigtek founded?
Pigtek was founded in 2007. It employs 51 to 100 people.
Where is Pigtek based?
Pigtek is headquartered in Milford, United States, in the North America region.
How does Pigtek make money?
Two revenue lines are on record. Hardware — Barn Equipment and Controls are the primary driver. The others are spare Parts and Accessories.
Who are Pigtek's main competitors?
Direct peers on record are AP (Automated Production Systems), Big Dutchman, Hog Slat, Fancom, SKIOLD, VDL Agrotech and Osborne Industries. Broad incumbents are AGCO and Munters. Roxell is listed as an emerging player.
Does Pigtek have an API?
No public API is recorded for Pigtek.
What industry is Pigtek in?
Pigtek's product category is Livestock Barn Management Systems. Its primary akta.pro industry code is AFAAAIAE, Feeding & Nutrition Systems (TMR Mixers, Feeders, Bunk Management), with a secondary code of AFAAAIAJ, Barn Environmental Control & Ventilation (Fans, Curtains, Cooling, Heating).