Pigtek

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.

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

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)

Keywords

• Barn management systems
• Swine production equipment
• Ventilation fans
• Feed delivery systems
• Livestock controls

Headquarters

HQ city

Milford

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, Technology or R&D, Personnel, Marketing or Sales, Infrastructure

Revenue model

1. 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.
2. 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

Go-to-market motion3 records

Distribution channels3 records

Marketing channels7 records

Core 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

Segments2 records

Ideal customer profiles2 records

Technology focussed Yes

API detail

Has API

No

API docs

API detail

Core technology

AI maturity

App detail

Feature7 records

Scale indicators6 records

Recent moves6 records

Expansion highlights5 records

Direct 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

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• Facebookfacebook.com/PigTekCTB
• LinkedInlinkedin.com/company/pigtek-americas
• Instagraminstagram.com/pigtekctb

Revenue estimate

Valuation estimate

Number of profiles

Profiles6 records

Funding overview

Funding rounds

Investors

Funding detail is available on the Subscription and Enterprise plan.Contact sales →

M&A

Investments

M&A and investment is available on the Subscription and Enterprise plan.Contact sales →

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