What Equipment Service does

Equipment Service Inc. is a Nappanee, Indiana-based precision manufacturer that produces OEM-specification aftermarket replacement parts for Harvestore silo unloader systems, an aging installed base of agricultural equipment. The company manufactures under its own roof using CNC machining, MIG/TIG/robotic welding, Mazak laser cutting, Messer plasma cutting, and in-house painting, producing hundreds of replacement parts across product categories including Ultimate Sprockets (the industry's only fully machined sprocket for Harvestore unloaders, machined to ASME B29 standards with induction hardening), hooks and paddles, chains, gears, bearings, cutter arms, backbones, gaskets, and doors covering Hercules, Model 70, Model 74, Goliath II, and Alliance unloader models. The company offers custom fabrication services to diversify revenue beyond the Harvestore niche, serving local businesses such as Champion Industries, Newmar Corp., and Southwire Company. Commercially, Equipment Service sells exclusively through an authorized dealer network of more than 50 resellers across the United States, Canada, and Europe, with quote-based pricing, same-day or next-day shipping, and a customer base concentrated among farmers and agricultural operations that own Harvestore equipment. The business is privately held, family-owned by founder Ross Yoder for 35 years, and operates under the umbrella of The Stresco Group, Inc. with no external funding and no public financial disclosure.

Name

Equipment Service

Legal name

Equipment Service Inc.

Website

https://equipserviceinc.com

Company type

Private

Founded year

1989

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

11–50 employees

Short description

Equipment Service Inc. is a Nappanee, Indiana-based precision fabricator that manufactures OEM-quality aftermarket replacement parts for Harvestore silo unloader systems, serving a global network of 50+ authorized agricultural equipment dealers across the U.S., Canada, and Europe.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Agricultural Equipment Replacement Parts

NAICS

Machine Shops (332710)

SIC

Special Industry Machinery (No Metalworking Machinery) (3550)

akta.pro primary industry

Aftermarket Drivetrain & Powertrain Components Manufacturing (Clutches/CV Axles/Alternators/Starters) (IMACANAD)

akta.pro secondary industry

Welding, Fabrication & Field Machining Services (On-site) (IMAIACAD)

Keywords

• Aftermarket replacement parts
• Harvestore unloader parts
• CNC machining services
• Precision metal fabrication
• Agricultural equipment parts

Headquarters

HQ city

Nappanee

HQ country

United States

HQ region

North America

Offices1 record

Markets served

GTM type

B2B

Offering type

Hardware or Manufacturing

Cost components

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

Revenue model

1. Aftermarket Replacement Parts Sales: Equipment Service generates revenue through the sale of OEM-precision aftermarket replacement parts for Harvestore silo unloader systems. Parts are sold exclusively through an authorized dealer network, with pricing determined via quote requests routed to dealers.

Pricing tiers

Go-to-market motion1 record

Distribution channels1 record

Marketing channels4 records

Core offering

Equipment Service Inc. manufactures and supplies OEM-precision aftermarket replacement parts for Harvestore silo unloader systems (Goliath, Goliath II, Alliance, and Hercules models) through an authorized dealer network. The company operates in-house CNC machining, welding, laser/plasma cutting, fabrication, and painting capabilities to produce hundreds of parts including sprockets, chains, hooks, gears, bearings, cutter arms, and structural components. It also offers custom metal fabrication services for industrial and agricultural customers.

Product overview

Equipment Service is a precision fabrication and CNC machining company that manufactures OEM-quality aftermarket replacement parts for Harvestore silo unloader systems. The company offers a comprehensive product portfolio organized into multiple product categories including: Ultimate Sprockets (the industry's only fully machined sprocket), Hooks & Paddles, Chains, Backbones & Weldments, Cutter Arms & Inserts, Gears, Bearings/Races/Seals, Augers & Discharge Tubes, Arm Advance Components, Bronze Parts, Breather System & Roof Parts, Doors, Fasteners, Gaskets, Housings, Structure & Foundation, Tightener Assembly, Hercules Model Parts, Oiler Components, Shafts, and Miscellaneous Parts. Services include CNC Machine Shop, Weld Shop (MIG/TIG/robotic welding), Fabrication Shop (laser/plasma cutting, press brakes, shears, rollers), and Paint Shop. The company also offers Custom Solutions for bespoke parts fabrication. Products are sold exclusively through authorized dealers across the United States, Canada, and Europe.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Brands

• Ultimate Sprocket: The industry's only fully machined sprocket for Harvestore unloader systems, featuring ductile iron castings machined to ASME B29 standards with induction hardening.
• Custom Solutions

Products and services

• Ultimate Sprocket The industry's only fully machined sprocket for Harvestore unloader systems, including Goliath Model 74 and 70, Goliath II, Alliance, and Hercules models. Made from ductile castings fully machined to ASME B29 standards, then heat treated with induction hardening for maximum chain life.
• Hooks & Paddles Three styles of cutter hooks including models 901-OH, 901KN, 902, 903, and various CAPN and GH series hooks for Harvestore unloaders.
• Chains Cutter and conveyor chains for Goliath, Alliance, and Hercules unloaders including UST series and offset variants.
• Backbones & Weldments Backbones, cutter arms, inserts, discharge housings, and related structural components for Harvestore unloader systems.
• Cutter Arms & Inserts Various cutter arm models including 233, 234, 235 series with inserts for different Harvestore unloader configurations.
• Gears Replacement gears for Harvestore unloaders including models 320, 323, 332, 478, 489, 5136/6138, 5153, 678, 725, H28, H80A.
• Bearings, Races & Seals Bearings and seals for various Harvestore unloader models including 307B, 308B, 313, 327, 5122 series, and HH series bearings.
• Augers & Discharge Tubes Discharge tubes and augers in various sizes (1105, 1126, 1127, 1130-1139 series) for Harvestore unloader systems.
• Arm Advance Components Arm advance parts including models 700, 700-03, 700-05, 700C, 700CT, 700D, 700K, 700N, 700S for controlling arm movement on Harvestore unloaders.
• Bronze Parts Bronze bushings and wear parts including models 123, 292, 321, 326, 351, 357-361, 402, 403, 4117, 414, 420/630, 432, and various 400/600 series parts.
• Breather System & Roof Parts Roof vents, breather bags, and related components including models 919-929, 1120 series, 1200-1210 series for Harvestore silos.
• Doors Replacement doors for Harvestore silos including models 1121, 1226-1228, 804-830 series, and BDF series door frames.
• Gaskets Sealing gaskets for various Harvestore models including 224, 258 series, 718-721, 801-811, 821-822 series.
• Tightener Assembly Chain tightener components and assemblies for Harvestore unloader systems.
• Hercules Model Parts Replacement parts specifically for Hercules model unloaders including H01-H92 and HH series components.
• Oiler Components Oiling system components for maintaining Harvestore unloader mechanisms.
• Custom Solutions Custom fabrication and machining services for custom parts based on customer blueprints or dimensions, using state-of-the-art machinery to create precision products from ideas or blueprints.
• CNC Machine Shop Services Precision machining services using manual mills, wire EDM, lathes, and CNC equipment to turn parts from prints into reality with advanced machinery.
• Weld Shop Services MIG and TIG welding for carbon steel, stainless steel, and aluminum, plus Lincoln Electric robotic welding for high-volume production runs.
• Fabrication Shop Services Metal fabrication including steel and aluminum saws, Mazak 1500W laser cutting, Messer Hi-Def plasma cutting, HTC press brakes, shears, and rollers to cut and form material.
• Laser and Plasma Cutting Services Precision cutting for carbon steel, aluminum, and stainless steel up to 1/2 inch thick and 60 x 120 inches in size using Mazak lasers and Messer plasma equipment.
• Paint Shop Services In-house wash and paint room for rust prevention and custom part coloring, with most agriculture parts painted black or blue.

Quantifiable outcome

• Most orders ship within one business day
• +1 more outcomes

Named customers9 records

Segments3 records

Ideal customer profiles2 records

Technology focussed No

API detail

Has API

No

API docs

API detail

Core technology

AI maturity

App detail

Feature2 records

Partnerships

Eight partnerships are on record, tiered standard.

• Backer ManufacturingstandardChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorAuthorized dealer located in Bennett, NE, selling Equipment Service replacement parts to customers in their region.
• Baker's Unloader ServicestandardChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorAuthorized dealer located in Duncannon, PA, providing Equipment Service parts and unloader service.
• Georgia-Florida HarvestorestandardChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorAuthorized dealer located in Attapulgus, GA, serving the Georgia-Florida region with Equipment Service products.
• Great Lakes Storage 2002 LTDstandardChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorAuthorized dealer located in Innerkip, Ontario, Canada, serving Canadian customers.
• Werner Schuler AGstandardChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorAuthorized dealer located in Hünenberg, Switzerland, serving the European market. Website: harvestore.ch
• JW McWhirter, LLC / Hoosier Harvestore Systems, Inc.standardChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorAuthorized dealer located in Delphi, IN, serving the Indiana region.
• Nebraska HarvestorestandardChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorAuthorized dealer with two locations in Norfolk, NE and Geneva, NE, serving the Nebraska region.
• Foxland IncorporatedstandardChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorAuthorized dealer located in Kaukauna, WI, serving the Wisconsin region.

Scale indicators4 records

Recent moves6 records

Expansion highlights4 records

Direct peers

• Martin Sprocket & Gear: Martin Sprocket & Gear is one of the largest US manufacturers of industrial power transmission products including sprockets, gears, and chains — directly comparable to Equipment Service's core product lines of sprockets, gears, and chain for specialized industrial equipment.
• Peerless-Winsmith: Peerless-Winsmith manufactures industrial gears, gear reducers, and power transmission products. Their specialized gear offerings overlap with Equipment Service's replacement gears product line for Harvestore unloader systems.
• Tsubaki Power Transmission: Tsubaki is a global manufacturer of industrial chains, sprockets, and power transmission components. Its chain and sprocket product lines directly overlap with Equipment Service's replacement parts for Harvestore unloaders.
• Linn Gear: Linn Gear manufactures industrial gears, sprockets, and custom power transmission components. Their specialty gear and sprocket product lines are closely aligned with Equipment Service's core replacement parts catalog.

Emerging players

• Fictiv: Fictiv is a digital manufacturing platform offering CNC machining, 3D printing, and injection molding services. Their on-demand CNC machining capability competes with Equipment Service's machine shop and custom fabrication offerings.
• Xometry: Xometry operates an on-demand manufacturing marketplace connecting customers with CNC machining, sheet fabrication, and other custom manufacturing services. Their custom fabrication and CNC machining capabilities compete with Equipment Service's Custom Solutions service line.
• Protolabs: Protolabs provides rapid prototyping and on-demand manufacturing services including CNC machining, sheet metal fabrication, and injection molding. Their digital fabrication services overlap with Equipment Service's Custom Solutions and CNC machine shop capabilities.

Broad incumbents

• Dodge Industrial: Dodge Industrial (a Regal Rexnord brand) manufactures mounted bearings, gear reducers, and power transmission products for industrial applications. Their bearing and power transmission offerings overlap with Equipment Service's bearing and gear replacement parts.
• Rexnord (Regal Rexnord): Rexnord is a major diversified industrial power transmission and motion control manufacturer offering bearings, gears, chain, and conveying components. Their broad portfolio of industrial power transmission products includes comparable categories to Equipment Service's parts, but at much larger scale.
• Browning: Browning (a Regal Rexnord brand) manufactures power transmission products including bearings, gears, chain drives, and enclosed gearing. Their broad industrial product portfolio overlaps with several Equipment Service product categories.

Market position

Strengths4 records

Weaknesses4 records

Competitive moat5 records

Key risks5 records

Key highlights5 records

Customer concentration

Revenue estimate

Valuation estimate

Number of profiles

Profiles5 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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