AKRON
AKRON is an Argentine agricultural machinery manufacturer and multi-brand distributor, producing grain carts, bagging systems, organic spreaders, and forage equipment while serving as master distributor for Kubota, DJI, SDLG/Volvo, and Pirelli products across 30+ countries.
- Company typePrivate
- Founded1998
- HeadquartersSan Francisco, Argentina
- Headcount101–250
- GTM typeB2B
- OfferingHardware or Manufacturing
What AKRON does
AKRON is an Argentine agricultural machinery manufacturer founded in 1998 and headquartered in San Francisco, Córdoba. The company designs, produces, and commercializes equipment for grain harvesting, post-harvest handling, organic fertilization, and conserved forage management, including self-unloading grain carts (Tolvas GranMax, 14–47 ton range), grain bagging and extraction systems (silobag equipment in 9- and 10-foot configurations), organic amendment spreaders (EE series up to 20-ton capacity), forage compactors, vertical mixers, and forage transport carts. Proprietary product engineering is centered on high-capacity, high-throughput mechanical systems with notable examples such as the GCX 1310 America grain cart's vertical gearbox transmission and the EE2018 chain-drive spreader.
The business operates a hybrid model combining in-house manufacturing with official distribution of globally recognized complementary brands: AKRON is Master Dealer for DJI Agriculture drones in Argentina, distributes Kubota tractors (23–135 HP) through wholly-owned Mojón Uno S.A., distributes SDLG/Volvo front loaders and Terraplane heavy equipment (its own brand launched October 2024), and sells Pirelli/Prometeon tires. Revenue is generated primarily through hardware sales via direct factory representatives, four regional sales/service centers in Argentina (with a fifth under construction in Charata, Chaco), and dealer networks in 30+ countries. Ancillary revenue streams include after-sales service, spare parts, and financial services, with the latter notably structured through Click Granos S.A. for grain-exchange (canje cereal) transactions, enabling producers to acquire equipment via soybean, wheat, or corn delivery contracts.
AKRON exports approximately 35% of production, has 386 employees (up from 348 in 2021), operates five manufacturing plants covering 38,700 m2, and completed its first US production run in North Dakota in December 2025. The company remains privately held under the leadership of President Alberto Gaviglio, and in April 2026 placed USD 2 million in negotiable obligations at 8.5% fixed rate to fund commercial expansion and infrastructure development.
AKRON firmographics
Firmographics- Name
- AKRON
- Legal name
- AKRON
- Website
- https://akron.com.ar
- Company type
- Private
- Founded year
- 1998
- Operating status
- Operating
- Headcount range
- 101–250 employees
- Short description
- AKRON is an Argentine agricultural machinery manufacturer and multi-brand distributor, producing grain carts, bagging systems, organic spreaders, and forage equipment while serving as master distributor for Kubota, DJI, SDLG/Volvo, and Pirelli products across 30+ countries.
- Ownership category
- akta.pro rank
AKRON industry classification
Industry- Product category
- Agricultural Machinery
- NAICS
- Farm Machinery and Equipment Manufacturing (333111), Agricultural Implement Manufacturing (33311), Agriculture, Construction, and Mining Machinery Manufacturing (3331)
- SIC
- Farm Machinery & Equipment (3523), Construction, Mining & Materials Handling Machinery & Equip (3530)
- akta.pro primary industry
- Harvesting & Forage Equipment (IMAHACAD)
- akta.pro secondary industries
- Bulk Handling & Conveying for Processing Lines (Augers, Elevators, Conveyors) (AFAAAJAJ), Hay & Forage Machinery (Mowers, Rakes, Tedders, Balers, Wrappers) (AFAAAAAE)
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Where AKRON is headquartered
LocationHeadquarters
- HQ city
- San Francisco
- HQ country
- Argentina
- HQ region
- Latin America
Offices7 records
Markets served
AKRON business model
Business model- GTM type
- B2B
- Offering type
- Hardware or Manufacturing
- Cost components
- Personnel, Operations, Supply Chain, Technology or R&D, Infrastructure, Marketing or Sales
Revenue model
- Agricultural Equipment Manufacturing and Sales: AKRON designs, manufactures, and commercializes agricultural machinery including self-unloading grain carts, grain bagging and extraction equipment, forage compactors, organic amendment spreaders, vertical mixers, and forage carts. Products are sold direct from factory across Argentina and through dealers internationally.
- After-Sales Service, Spare Parts, and Technical Assistance: Permanent spare parts stock at three sales centers, technical assistance, and spare parts delivery to any point in the country.
- Official Distribution of Third-Party Brands: AKRON distributes Kubota tractors, DJI Agriculture drones, SDLG front loaders (Volvo group), Terraplane equipment, and Pirelli/Prometeon tires as official distributor, generating revenue through these brand sales.
- Direct Factory Financing: AKRON provides direct factory financing (up to 12 fixed-weight checks in pesos), bank credit arrangements, and grain exchange (Canje Cereal) through Click Granos S.A., another group company.
Pricing tiers
| Model | Billing | Price |
|---|---|---|
| Hybrid | Multi-year contract | Direct factory financing - up to 12 checks |
| Transaction based/ take rate | Multi-year contract | Canje Cereal (Grain Exchange) through Click Granos |
Go-to-market motion4 records
Distribution channels4 records
Marketing channels6 records
AKRON product offering
Product offeringCore offering
AKRON designs, manufactures, and commercializes agricultural machinery for grain harvesting, post-harvest handling, organic fertilization, and forage management, including self-unloading grain carts (Tolvas Autodescargables GranMax), grain baggers, grain extractors, organic amendment spreaders, forage compactors, vertical mixers, forage carts, hopper carts, and leveling blades. The company also acts as the official Argentine distributor of complementary brands such as Kubota tractors, DJI agricultural drones, SDLG/Volvo front loaders, Terraplane heavy equipment, and Pirelli tires, and operates the Click Granos grain exchange platform.
Product overview
AKRON is a manufacturer and distributor of agricultural machinery based in San Francisco, Córdoba, Argentina. The company produces a comprehensive portfolio of agricultural equipment under its own AKRON brand, including self-unloading grain carts (Tolvas Autodescargables GranMax), grain bagging and extraction systems (Embolsadoras and Extractoras), organic amendment spreaders (Esparcidores de Enmienda Orgánica EE series), forage compactors (Cajas Compactadoras), vertical mixers (Mixers Verticales), and forage handling equipment. AKRON also distributes complementary brands including Kubota Japanese tractors (23-135 HP), DJI Agriculture autonomous agricultural drones (Agras series for spraying/fertilizing/seeding and Mavic 3M for mapping), Terraplane heavy equipment (front loaders, forklifts, mini loaders), SDLG loaders (Volvo Group), and Pirelli agricultural tires. The company operates through direct factory sales with financial services including grain exchange (Click Granos), factory financing, and bank partnerships. AKRON exports to over 30 countries including North America, Australia, and has recently established production facilities in the United States.
Differentiator
Problem solved
Functional benefit
Brands
- Click Granos: Financial services company specializing in grain exchange transactions for purchasing agricultural equipment through barter arrangements.
- DJI Agriculture
- Kubota
- Terraplane
- SDLG
- Pirelli
- Prometeon
Products and services
- Tolvas Autodescargables GranMax
Quantifiable outcome
- Over 4,000 grain bagging and extraction machines operating in USA and Canada after 20 years of presence
- +3 more outcomes
Companies that use AKRON
Customer profileNamed customers6 records
Segments5 records
Ideal customer profiles4 records
AKRON technology and API
TechnologyTechnology focussed No
API detail
- Has API
- No
- API docs
- API detail
Core technology
AI maturity
App detail
AI capability4 records
Feature8 records
AKRON partnerships and signals
Strategic signalPartnerships
Eight partnerships are on record, tiered core and minor.
- DJI AgriculturecoreAKRON is the Master Dealer and official distributor of DJI Agricultural Drones in Argentina, offering the full Agras line (T25, T40, T50, T70, T100) and Mavic 3M multispectral drones. The partnership was officially launched at the Expo Rural de Palermo in July 2022. AKRON provides sales, technical training, field support, spare parts, and maintenance for DJI products throughout Argentina, including economies regional areas.
- Kubota (Mojón Uno S.A.)coreMojón Uno S.A., a business unit of AKRON S.A., represents the Japanese Kubota tractor brand in Argentina. The partnership, launched 5 years before 2022, distributes Kubota tractors from 23 HP to 135 HP and implements across Argentina. A new Kubota distribution center was inaugurated in October 2022 at the San Francisco Industrial Park, meeting the highest Kaizen standards for the brand in Latin America. Mojón Uno was named Kubota's 'Ideal Dealer 2022'.
- ROAGRO S.A.coreStrategic alliance between ROAGRO S.A. and AKRON S.A. announced in March 2023 at Expoagro. The alliance is designed to strengthen Click Granos S.A. for the commercialization of machines, goods, and services through grain exchange with immediate and future delivery (up to soybeans May 2025).
- Click Granos S.A.coreClick Granos S.A. is a company within the AKRON group that specializes in grain exchange operations (canje de granos) for immediate and future delivery, enabling producers to acquire equipment using grain as payment. It is a fundamental tool for AKRON's commercial strategy and is housed in AKRON's regional sales centers including Pergamino and Trenque Lauquen.
- SDLG (Volvo Group)coreAKRON officially distributes SDLG front loader equipment (brand belonging to the Volvo group) in Argentina. SDLG products complement AKRON's forage equipment line. AKRON opened a dedicated SDLG showroom in San Francisco in December 2022. Models range from 78 HP to 217 HP with 1, 2, and 3 m3 buckets.
- TerraplanecoreTerraplane is AKRON's own business unit launched in October 2024, offering high-power equipment for agricultural, road, mining, and construction sectors. Includes front loader models (820A, 825A, 833, 850), soil graders, and telehandlers. The brand represents AKRON's diversification strategy and complement to its forage line.
- Pirelli / PrometeonminorAKRON officially distributes Pirelli tires for agriculture, trucks, and buses (and transitioned to Prometeon brand), sold through its sales centers and online store (Bordafax). Products include agricultural tires (TR-01, TM95, TM85, RA28, PN12, PHP Series Radial), construction tires (MB39), and truck tires (FR88, FR01, CT85).
- Busch Equipment (USA)coreBusch Equipment is AKRON's main distributor in the United States, collaborating since at least 2016 at the National Farm Machinery Show. AKRON works with Busch to expand the range of AKRON equipment in the US, adding self-unloading grain carts, organic amendment spreaders, and vertical mixers to existing bagging/extraction offerings.
Scale indicators10 records
Recent moves12 records
Expansion highlights5 records
AKRON competitors and assessment
Company assessmentDirect peers
- Metalfor: Argentine agricultural equipment manufacturer producing sprayers, fertilizer spreaders, grain carts, and self-unloading equipment. Closely comparable as a domestic Argentine peer competing in similar product categories (grain handling, organic amendment application) with similar end customers and distribution channels.
- Caimán: Argentine manufacturer of agricultural implements including grain carts, baggers, extractors, and forage equipment. Direct competitor in the same Argentine domestic market with overlapping product lines (especially grain bagging/extraction and self-unloading carts).
- Bourgault Industries: Canadian manufacturer of tillage, seeding, and grain handling equipment. Closely comparable in the North American grain-handling and storage categories where AKRON is now competing with its new bagging and grain cart product lines.
Broad incumbents
- John Deere: Global leader in agricultural machinery with deep North American dealer network and broad product portfolio including grain handling and forage equipment. AKRON competes against Deere for premium North American farm customers, particularly with the GCX 1310 America grain cart.
- AGCO Corporation: Global manufacturer of agricultural equipment under Massey Ferguson, Fendt, and Valtra brands, with strong presence in grain handling, harvesting, and forage categories. Broad incumbent competitor as AKRON expands in North American and South American markets.
- CLAAS: German-headquartered agricultural machinery manufacturer specializing in harvesting and forage equipment. Relevant comparable for AKRON's harvesting, forage compaction, and post-harvest product categories, especially as AKRON targets European and export markets.
- Kubota: Japanese manufacturer of tractors and agricultural equipment (23-135 HP range). Comparable as both a tractor/equipment incumbent and as AKRON's distribution partner for the Argentine market—creating both collaboration and competitive overlap in agricultural equipment categories.
- CNH Industrial: Parent of Case IH and New Holland, two of the largest global agricultural equipment brands. Competes head-to-head with AKRON across grain carts, bagging/storage, and forage equipment, particularly in the Americas and Oceania.
Emerging players
- DJI Agriculture: Manufacturer of autonomous agricultural drones (Agras T-series, Mavic 3M) for spraying, fertilizing, and mapping. Both AKRON's distribution partner in Argentina and a category-creating emerging player in precision agriculture; comparable in product/customer overlap.
Regional players
- Stara: Brazilian agricultural equipment manufacturer producing planters, sprayers, spreaders, grain carts, and precision agriculture technology. Strong regional peer for South American market dynamics and serves a similar grower customer base in Brazil and Mercosur.
Market position
Strengths5 records
Weaknesses5 records
Competitive moat5 records
Key risks5 records
Key highlights7 records
Customer concentration
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AKRON leadership team
Management profileNumber of profiles
Profiles5 records
AKRON subsidiaries and ownership
Company hierarchySubsidiaries5 records
AKRON funding detail
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Funding rounds
Investors
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Frequently asked questions about AKRON
What does AKRON do?
AKRON designs, manufactures, and commercializes agricultural machinery for grain harvesting, post-harvest handling, organic fertilization, and forage management, including self-unloading grain carts (Tolvas Autodescargables GranMax), grain baggers, grain extractors, organic amendment spreaders, forage compactors, vertical mixers, forage carts, hopper carts, and leveling blades. The company also acts as the official Argentine distributor of complementary brands such as Kubota tractors, DJI agricultural drones, SDLG/Volvo front loaders, Terraplane heavy equipment, and Pirelli tires, and operates the Click Granos grain exchange platform.
Is AKRON a public or private company?
AKRON is a private company. It is classified as family owned and is currently operating.
When was AKRON founded?
AKRON was founded in 1998. It employs 101 to 250 people.
Where is AKRON based?
AKRON is headquartered in San Francisco, Argentina, in the Latin America region.
How does AKRON make money?
Four revenue lines are on record. Agricultural Equipment Manufacturing and Sales are the primary driver. The others are after-Sales Service, Spare Parts, and Technical Assistance, official Distribution of Third-Party Brands and direct Factory Financing.
Who are AKRON's main competitors?
Direct peers on record are Metalfor, Caimán and Bourgault Industries. Broad incumbents are John Deere, AGCO Corporation, CLAAS, Kubota and CNH Industrial. DJI Agriculture is listed as an emerging player. Stara is listed as a regional player.
Does AKRON have an API?
No public API is recorded for AKRON.
What industry is AKRON in?
AKRON's product category is Agricultural Machinery. Its primary akta.pro industry code is IMAHACAD, Harvesting & Forage Equipment, with a secondary code of AFAAAJAJ, Bulk Handling & Conveying for Processing Lines (Augers, Elevators, Conveyors). Its NAICS code is 333111 and its SIC code is 3523.