Moly Manufacturing
Moly Manufacturing, founded in 1987 and headquartered in Lorraine, Kansas, designs, fabricates, and markets built-to-order hydraulic livestock handling equipment (SILENCER® chutes, TurretGate™, All-Purpose Corral™, Hydro-Dragon) for cattle ranches, commercial operators, veterinary clinics, and rural fire departments worldwide.
- Company typePrivate
- Founded1987
- HeadquartersLorraine, United States
- Headcount101–250
- GTM typeB2B
- OfferingHardware or Manufacturing
What Moly Manufacturing does
Moly Manufacturing, LLC is a privately held, family-owned designer, fabricator, and marketer of hydraulically operated livestock handling equipment headquartered in Lorraine, Kansas. Founded in 1987 by Jon Mollhagen with the launch of the Trans-Corral, the company built its reputation around the SILENCER® hydraulic squeeze chute, which became the industry standard in low-stress cattle handling, and expanded its product line to include the patented TurretGate™ remote-controlled sort gate, the All-Purpose Corral™ portable corral system, the Hydro-Dragon fire-suppression unit, and supporting modules (alleyways, loading chutes, scales, hydraulic pumps, panels/gates, and carriers). The portfolio is organized as a platform-plus-modules architecture in which individual products can be purchased à la carte or combined into a comprehensive Flight Zone Avoidance (FZA) Solution System, with extensive SILENCER® options/add-ons (EID readers, hydraulic neck extender bars, head restraint, drop pans, etc.) enabling customer-specific configuration.
Core proprietary technology includes the patented Noise Reduction System (NRS), patented full-opening head and tail doors providing 26"–30" of clearance, and the patented TurretGate™ design — a 320° remote-controlled shuttle gate that virtually eliminates human-in-with-cattle exposure. All products are built-to-order at the Lorraine headquarters and a second Ellsworth, Kansas production facility, and are sold quote-based through a mix of direct sales, a national U.S. dealer partner network, and word-of-mouth referrals; international customers are served directly worldwide. Target buyers span individual cattle ranchers, large commercial operations (e.g., Jorgensen Land & Cattle marketing 6,000+ bulls annually), veterinary clinics, bison operations, and rural fire departments. Marketing relies on the company website, social media (Facebook, Instagram, LinkedIn, YouTube), email list, trade shows, podcasts, and select print/TV advertising, with a self-reinforcing testimonial-driven acquisition loop ("kept getting the same answer over and over — and it was SILENCER®").
Moly Manufacturing firmographics
Firmographics- Name
- Moly Manufacturing
- Legal name
- Moly Manufacturing, LLC
- Website
- https://molymfg.com
- Company type
- Private
- Founded year
- 1987
- Operating status
- Operating
- Headcount range
- 101–250 employees
- Short description
- Moly Manufacturing, founded in 1987 and headquartered in Lorraine, Kansas, designs, fabricates, and markets built-to-order hydraulic livestock handling equipment (SILENCER® chutes, TurretGate™, All-Purpose Corral™, Hydro-Dragon) for cattle ranches, commercial operators, veterinary clinics, and rural fire departments worldwide.
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Moly Manufacturing industry classification
Industry- Product category
- Livestock Handling Equipment
- NAICS
- Material Handling Equipment Manufacturing (33392)
- SIC
- Special Industry Machinery (No Metalworking Machinery) (3550)
- akta.pro primary industry
- Animal Handling & Housing Equipment (Stalls, Headlocks, Chutes, Gates) (AFAAAIAK)
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Where Moly Manufacturing is headquartered
LocationHeadquarters
- HQ city
- Lorraine
- HQ country
- United States
- HQ region
- North America
Offices2 records
Markets served
Moly Manufacturing business model
Business model- GTM type
- B2B
- Offering type
- Hardware or Manufacturing
- Cost components
- Supply Chain, Operations, Personnel, Technology or R&D, Marketing or Sales, Infrastructure
Revenue model
- Built-to-Order Equipment Sales: Core revenue from designing, fabricating, and selling built-to-order hydraulically operated livestock handling equipment (SILENCER® chutes, TurretGate™ systems, All-Purpose Corral™ panels, alleyways, loading chutes, scales, pumps, panels & gates, carriers, Hydro-Dragon, etc.). Purchased a-la-carte or combined into Flight Zone Avoidance (FZA) systems. One-time hardware sales.
- Warranty, Parts, and Service Support: Revenue derived from warranty fulfillment, replacement parts, and service requests; supported via dedicated parts request and warranty submission forms on the website.
Pricing tiers
| Model | Billing | Price |
|---|---|---|
| Other | — | Quote-based, built-to-order pricing per customer operation |
Go-to-market motion1 record
Distribution channels3 records
Marketing channels10 records
Moly Manufacturing product offering
Product offeringCore offering
Moly Manufacturing designs, fabricates, and markets hydraulically operated livestock handling equipment worldwide, with emphasis on the comfort of the livestock and the equipment operator. The portfolio is centered on the SILENCER® hydraulic squeeze chute, the TurretGate™ remote-controlled sort gate, and the All-Purpose Corral™ portable corral system, sold individually or combined into a branded Flight Zone Avoidance (FZA) Solution System. Supporting modules include alleyways, loading chutes, sort gates, scales, hydraulic pumps, panels and gates, and chute carriers, plus the Hydro-Dragon fire-suppression unit, all built to order in Kansas.
Product overview
Moly Manufacturing offers a platform-plus-modules architecture centered on its flagship SILENCER® Hydraulic Chute and TurretGate™ products, which can be purchased individually à la carte or combined into a comprehensive Flight Zone Avoidance (FZA) Solution System. The portfolio includes four core product families — SILENCER® hydraulic squeeze chutes (with six models: Ranch, Commercial Pro, Wide Body Style, Heavy Duty, MAXX, and Tilt), the TurretGate™ remote-controlled hydraulic sort gate, the All-Purpose Corral™ portable corral (10-Panel, 14-Panel, 20-Panel), and the Hydro-Dragon fire-suppression unit — plus an extensive set of supporting modules: Alleyways, Loading Chutes, Sort Gates, Scales (Platform & Overhead), Hydraulic Pumps (5 HP, 7.5 HP, 12 HP), Panels & Gates (Framed Gate Manual/Hydraulic, Heavy Panels, Self-Standing Stabilizer, Spanner, Horseback Latch), and Carriers (Yoke, Hydraulic Yoke, Carry-All). The SILENCER® chute further supports dozens of modular options/add-ons (Rebar Floor, Pivot Controls, Hydraulic Neck Extender Bars, Hydraulic Head Restraint, EID Reader Systems, etc.) that customize the chute to specific operations. All products are built-to-order in Lorraine and Ellsworth, Kansas, and are designed to interoperate as an integrated low-stress livestock handling system.
Differentiator
Problem solved
Functional benefit
Brands
- SILENCER®: SILENCER® hydraulic squeeze chute line, the company's flagship livestock handling product line offering Ranch, Commercial Pro, Wide Body Style, Heavy Duty, MAXX, and Tilt models with extensive options.
- TurretGate™
- All-Purpose Corral™
- Hydro-Dragon
- FZA System
Products and services
- SILENCER® Hydraulic Chute Moly Manufacturing's flagship hydraulic squeeze chute and the industry standard in livestock handling equipment. Features low-pressure full-opening head and tail doors, hydraulic neck extender bars, head restraint, adjustable neck bars, extra neck access for vaccination, and Moly's patented Noise Reduction System (NRS). Available in Ranch, Commercial Pro, Wide Body Style, Heavy Duty, MAXX, and Tilt models for cattle ranches, commercial operations, and veterinary clinics.
- TurretGate™ Remotely controlled hydraulic sort gate whose advanced design shuttles through a turret with a 320° operational swing, repositioning itself behind waiting animals. Virtually eliminates the need for humans to be in with the cattle and can be added or customized to existing facilities. Available in Base Plate, 9', and 12' configurations for cattle ranches, commercial operations, and veterinary clinics.
- All-Purpose Corral™ Lightweight, collapsible corral with galvanized steel wheels hinged to the fence, adjustable headgates, and 10-foot panels (versus 18- or 20-foot panels on competitors). Designed for portability, ease of assembly, and to be pulled by smaller vehicles; available in 10-Panel, 14-Panel, and 20-Panel configurations for cattle ranches and pasture-based operations.
- FZA (Flight Zone Avoidance) Solution Systems Low-stress livestock handling systems that keep people clear of the animals' flight zone, combining patented TurretGate™ and SILENCER® products with circular fencing, alleys, hydraulic power supplies, sort gates, and accessories. Offered as Single Alley, Dual Alley, One Person Working Facility, and Complete Solution System configurations, all built to order for cattle ranches, commercial operations, and veterinary clinics.
- Hydro-Dragon Pickup-bed-mounted water-suppression unit with a 200-gallon tank, Honda-powered pump, 1-20+ GPM discharge, two hoses (35' and 75'), fan-to-stream nozzles, and quick-coupler attachments. Targets fire emergencies, controlled burns, grass fires, and rural fire departments.
- Alleyways Single or dual hydraulic alleyways with adjustable sides for easy clean-out and continuous forward flow, with optional remote no-back to manage animal flow. Designed as a component of Moly's integrated FZA Solution Systems for cattle operations.
- Loading Chutes Hydraulic load-out chute with a self-centering dock that lifts from 10" to 58" off the ground while the top deck stays flat with the man door; includes stair steps for safety and efficiency. Targets cattle operations loading animals onto trucks.
- Sort Gates Hydraulically operated sorting gates that allow cattle to be sorted three ways (left, right, or straight); multiple sort gate modules can be positioned in a line to sort into multiple pens, with a control valve mountable wherever convenient for the operator. Designed for cattle operations building integrated handling systems.
- Scales (Platform & Overhead) Platform Scales (low-profile, securely mounted to keep scale low to the ground for increased chute flow) and SILENCER® Overhead Scales (easily lifted and out of the way for easy clean-out, promoting longer scale life). Designed for cattle operations integrating weighing into their handling systems.
- Hydraulic Pumps Engineered hydraulic pumps built with high-quality materials for long-lasting durability: 5 HP Electric Hydraulic Pump Block, 7.5 HP Electric Closed Center Hydraulic Pump (required for powering Moly FZA System), and 12 HP Gas Powered Hydraulic Pump with Electric Start. Powers Moly hydraulic equipment including the FZA System.
- Chute Carriers (Yoke, Hydraulic Yoke, Carry-All) Transport carriers for moving SILENCER® chutes: Ranch Yoke Carrier and Heavy Yoke Carrier (standard torsion suspension), Hydraulic Yoke Carrier (tandem axles, optional gas power unit, transports all models/lengths), and the Carry-All Carrier (engineered to be tougher, lighter, and more portable; can be powered by an optional gas power unit). Designed for cattle operations needing to transport chutes between sites.
- Panels & Gates Heavy-duty Framed Gates (Manual or Hydraulic, available 8'–12') with overhead spanners and optional Horseback Latch, Heavy Panels with Fence Line Stabilizers (standard 10 ft, custom lengths and galvanizing available), Self-Standing Stabilizers, and Spanners for branding. Designed for cattle operations building integrated handling facilities.
Quantifiable outcome
- Jorgensen Land & Cattle markets over 6,000 bulls annually enabled by SILENCER® equipment
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Companies that use Moly Manufacturing
Customer profileNamed customers8 records
Segments5 records
Ideal customer profiles4 records
Moly Manufacturing technology and API
TechnologyTechnology focussed No
API detail
- Has API
- No
- API docs
- API detail
Core technology
AI maturity
App detail
Feature6 records
Moly Manufacturing partnerships and signals
Strategic signalScale indicators5 records
Recent moves7 records
Expansion highlights6 records
Moly Manufacturing competitors and assessment
Company assessmentBroad incumbents
- Tarter USA: Large diversified livestock equipment manufacturer producing gates, panels, chutes, and handling products — overlaps with Moly's core livestock handling lines within a broader farm and ranch product portfolio.
- Powder River: Established livestock handling equipment brand offering squeeze chutes, gates, panels, and complete systems — comparable category competitor with broader legacy distribution into rodeo and ranch markets.
- Behlen Country: Diversified livestock equipment manufacturer with a broad portfolio including gates, panels, feeders, and handling equipment — overlaps with Moly's panels & gates and corral product lines but as part of a much wider rural-lifestyle catalog.
Direct peers
- Arrowquip: Canadian manufacturer of hydraulic squeeze chutes (Q-Power series), sort gates, and integrated handling systems — direct head-to-head competitor to SILENCER® and TurretGate™ with similar low-stress handling positioning.
- WW Livestock Systems: U.S. manufacturer of livestock panels, gates, and cattle handling equipment — directly comparable in portable corral and panels category (competing with Moly's All-Purpose Corral™).
- Hi-Hog: Canadian manufacturer of cattle handling systems including hydraulic squeeze chutes, alleys, and sort gates — comparable modular integrated handling system competitor to Moly's FZA platform.
- Priefert Ranch Equipment: Mount Pleasant, Texas-based manufacturer of hydraulic squeeze chutes, alleys, and complete cattle handling systems — Moly's closest direct competitor in the hydraulic chute category serving the same cow-calf and commercial cattle operator base.
Regional players
- IAE: UK-based livestock equipment manufacturer producing cattle handling systems, squeeze chutes, and yards — comparable integrated handling systems offering primarily serving the UK, European, and Australasian markets rather than North America.
Market position
Strengths5 records
Weaknesses5 records
Competitive moat5 records
Key risks6 records
Key highlights6 records
Customer concentration
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Moly Manufacturing leadership team
Management profileNumber of profiles
Profiles1 record
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Frequently asked questions about Moly Manufacturing
What does Moly Manufacturing do?
Moly Manufacturing designs, fabricates, and markets hydraulically operated livestock handling equipment worldwide, with emphasis on the comfort of the livestock and the equipment operator. The portfolio is centered on the SILENCER® hydraulic squeeze chute, the TurretGate™ remote-controlled sort gate, and the All-Purpose Corral™ portable corral system, sold individually or combined into a branded Flight Zone Avoidance (FZA) Solution System. Supporting modules include alleyways, loading chutes, sort gates, scales, hydraulic pumps, panels and gates, and chute carriers, plus the Hydro-Dragon fire-suppression unit, all built to order in Kansas.
Is Moly Manufacturing a public or private company?
Moly Manufacturing is a private company. It is classified as family owned and is currently operating.
When was Moly Manufacturing founded?
Moly Manufacturing was founded in 1987. It employs 101 to 250 people.
Where is Moly Manufacturing based?
Moly Manufacturing is headquartered in Lorraine, United States, in the North America region.
How does Moly Manufacturing make money?
Two revenue lines are on record. Built-to-Order Equipment Sales are the primary driver. The others are warranty, Parts, and Service Support.
Who are Moly Manufacturing's main competitors?
Broad incumbents on record are Tarter USA, Powder River and Behlen Country. Direct peers are Arrowquip, WW Livestock Systems, Hi-Hog and Priefert Ranch Equipment. IAE is listed as a regional player.
Does Moly Manufacturing have an API?
No public API is recorded for Moly Manufacturing.
What industry is Moly Manufacturing in?
Moly Manufacturing's product category is Livestock Handling Equipment. Its primary akta.pro industry code is AFAAAIAK, Animal Handling & Housing Equipment (Stalls, Headlocks, Chutes, Gates). Its NAICS code is 33392 and its SIC code is 3550.