LCDM

What LCDM does

LCDM Corporation is a US-based, employee-owned designer and manufacturer of custom grain handling equipment, founded around 1980 from roots in agricultural millwright work. The company operates two US facilities — a headquarters and manufacturing site in Memphis, Missouri and a regional location in Dillsburg, Pennsylvania — and ships products worldwide. Its signature product is the patented DBAR Adjustable Cushion Box, which reduces grain damage by more than 50% through an internal cone and adjustable baffle architecture, and is supported by a broader portfolio including Full Flow Valves, Rack and Pinion Slide Gates, square and round spouting, ceramic and urethane wear liners, grain distributors, elevator buckets, dust suppression hoppers, sump savers, and a wireless Silo Level Monitoring System.

LCDM combines in-house SolidWorks 3D design with CNC laser and brake press manufacturing to deliver custom-fabricated grain flow solutions for farms, feed mills, oil seed processing facilities (notably soybean crush operations), millwrights and contractors, and malting facilities. The company generates revenue primarily through direct hardware sales of proprietary products and custom design-and-fabrication services, with quote-based pricing and no public list pricing. Go-to-market is sales-led, centered on a website contact form, a direct sales phone line (888.963.4021), and content marketing through the Grain Flow 101 educational hub, a technical literature library, video content, and active social media channels.

The company is privately held, employee-owned, and bootstrapped, with no disclosed external funding, M&A activity, or institutional investors. It has no subsidiaries and maintains a lean management team including a VP of Engineering, project management, design engineering, and project coordination functions. Recent strategic activity has focused on portfolio extension into oil seed processing services, connected silo monitoring, and maintenance/repair consumables, alongside a refreshed brand and 2026 product catalog.

Name

LCDM

Legal name

LCDM Corporation

Website

https://lcdmcorp.com

Company type

Private

Founded year

1980

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

11–50 employees

Short description

LCDM Corporation is a US-based, employee-owned manufacturer of custom grain handling equipment, including its patented DBAR cushion box, valves, slide gates, spouting, and silo monitoring systems, serving farms, feed mills, oil seed processors, millwrights, and malting facilities worldwide.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Agricultural Equipment Manufacturing

NAICS

Other General Purpose Machinery Manufacturing (3339), Machine Shops (33271)

SIC

General Industrial Machinery & Equipment (3560), Sheet Metal Work (3444)

akta.pro primary industry

Conveying, Feeding & Material Handling for Packaging Lines (IMALAOAG)

Keywords

• Grain handling equipment
• Custom fabrication services
• Agricultural equipment manufacturing
• Material handling systems
• Grain distribution equipment

Headquarters

HQ city

Dillsburg

HQ country

United States

HQ region

North America

Offices2 records

Markets served

GTM type

B2B

Offering type

Hardware or Manufacturing

Cost components

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

Revenue model

1. Grain Handling Equipment Sales: Sale of proprietary grain handling products including DBAR cushion boxes, slide gates, valves, spouting, distributors, and accessories. Products are sold directly to customers with custom fabrication options available.
2. Custom Design & Fabrication Services: Custom grain flow product design and fabrication services using SolidWorks 3D design. Process includes consultation, design approval, fabrication blueprints, and final assembly.
3. Oil Seed Processing Equipment: Custom fabrication and engineering services for soybean processing facilities. Products include slide gates, valves, transitions, and square spouting with ceramic tile liner options.

Go-to-market motion1 record

Distribution channels2 records

Marketing channels5 records

Core offering

LCDM designs, manufactures, and distributes proprietary grain handling equipment including its patented DBAR adjustable cushion box, full flow valves, rack and pinion slide gates, square and round spouting, ceramic and urethane wear liners, grain distributors, and silo level monitoring systems. The company also provides custom design and fabrication services using SolidWorks 3D CAD, CNC lasers, and brake presses for farms, feed mills, oil seed processors, and millwrights across the U.S. and worldwide.

Product overview

LCDM offers a comprehensive portfolio of grain handling equipment and material handling solutions, primarily serving the agricultural industry. The core product line centers on three signature offerings: the patented DBAR Adjustable Cushion Box (reducing grain damage by over 50%), LCDM Full Flow Valves (designed to handle full capacity without restriction), and Rack and Pinion Slide Gates (with dust seal kits for leak prevention). Supporting products include square and round spouting systems with Tuff Tube urethane lining, ceramic wear liners, inline flow retarders, grain distributors, silo level monitoring systems, dust suppression hoppers, sump savers, and elevator buckets. Repair solutions include PatchWorx UV-activated patches and magnetic repair patches. Services include custom design and fabrication using SolidWorks, oil seed processing facility engineering, and grain quality solutions. The company operates from two U.S. locations (Missouri and Pennsylvania) and ships worldwide.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Brands

• LCDM: Grain handling equipment and solutions provider, including DBAR Adjustable Cushion Box, Slide Gates, Full Flow Valves, and custom fabrication services.

Products and services

• LCDM Adjustable DBAR Cushion Box Patented adjustable cushion box with internal cone and adjustable baffle that collects and cushions grain at reduced capacities, reducing grain damage by over 50% and preventing cross-contamination between grain batches.
• LCDM Full Flow Valves Full flow grain valves featuring a rotating pan design that opens and closes without restricting grain flow, available in manually operated, gear drive, electrically actuated, and pneumatic versions for plugging/leak prevention.
• LCDM Rack and Pinion Slide Gates Durable slide gates with laminated rack and pinion mechanism, zinc-plated cold-rolled wheels with oil-impregnated bushings, and dust seal kits to control grain flow and prevent leakage in grain handling systems.
• Grain Flow Square Spouting System Galvanized square spouting available in seam-welded and removable lid configurations in 6"-26" sizes with multiple liner options for grain flow applications.
• Ceramic Wear Liners Ceramic tile liner kits providing abrasion-resistant protection for grain handling equipment including transitions, elbows, spouting, and valves, with vacuum bonding installation options for extended wear life.
• PatchWorx UV Metal Repair UV-activated instant metal repair patches that harden like steel within five minutes of activation, available in small (3"x6"), medium (6"x9"), and large (9"x12") sizes for grain facility repairs.
• Magnetic Repair Patch Reusable magnetic repair patches for quick metal surface repairs on pipes, troughs, and chutes, available in 6-inch and 12-inch sizes for pipes up to 20 inches in diameter, with optional nitrile or urethane inner liners.
• Grain Distributors Custom fabricated flat back and full round grain distributors with urethane or ceramic lining and galvanized steel finishes for grain handling operations, including malting facilities.
• Silo Level Monitoring Systems Wireless laser-based bin level monitoring system with solar power and AgriMesh app connectivity for continuous 24/7 inventory management of up to 255 bins with up to 197-foot depth capability.
• Sump Saver Hydraulic-powered unit that breaks up frozen or clumped grain blockages from outside the bin using multi-directional rotating fingers with up to 6,000 pounds of torque, eliminating the need to enter grain bins.
• Dust Suppression Hopper Grain loading spout system that removes air from product during filling to reduce dust and increase loading efficiency for trucks, railcars, and storage containers.
• Inline Flow Retarders Flow retarders with 'W' style baffles and adjustable components for cushioning grain on long spout runs, available in inline and welded sleeve configurations.
• Gravity Grain Spreaders Gravity-powered grain spreaders that evenly distribute grain into bins using rotation to separate fines and improve airflow for consistent drying.
• Tuff Tube Spout Lining Urethane spout liner system that extends equipment life by rotating 120-180 degrees to utilize multiple wear surfaces, available in 20-foot standard lengths.
• Elevator Buckets HDPE elevator buckets including CC-S white and Jumbo grey brands with Iceberg Edge design for vertical grain lifting and transport in grain handling facilities.
• Custom Design & Fabrication Services Custom grain handling equipment design and fabrication using SolidWorks 3D design software, including consultation, design approval, fabrication blueprint, and final assembly phases for customer-specific requirements.
• Oil Seed Processing Services Custom engineering and fabrication services for soybean crushing and oil seed processing facilities using Navisworks and SolidWorks, supplying slide gates, valves, transitions, and square spouting with ceramic tile liner options.

Quantifiable outcome

• Reduces grain damage by more than 50% compared to standard cushion boxes
• +4 more outcomes

Named customers3 records

Segments5 records

Ideal customer profiles4 records

Technology focussed No

API detail

Has API

No

API docs

API detail

Core technology

AI maturity

App detail

Feature4 records

Scale indicators3 records

Recent moves6 records

Expansion highlights5 records

Direct peers

• Sioux Steel Company: Sioux Steel manufactures grain storage bins and handling equipment. Comparable to LCDM in serving agricultural and commercial grain facilities, with overlap on conveying and flow control products.
• LeMar Industries: LeMar designs and manufactures grain handling equipment including bucket elevators, conveyors, spouting, and support structures. Closely comparable in product mix and customer base to LCDM, with similar custom fabrication positioning.
• Schlagel Inc. Schlagel is a specialty manufacturer of in-bin grain handling equipment including distributors, sweep augers, and bin unloads. Highly comparable to LCDM as a niche, custom-fabrication-oriented player serving commercial grain facilities.

Broad incumbents

• GSI (Grain Systems Inc.): GSI, a brand of AGCO, is a major manufacturer of grain storage, drying, and material handling equipment including bins, conveyors, and bucket elevators. It competes with LCDM across most grain handling product categories but at significantly larger scale and with a global dealer network.
• Brock Grain Systems: Brock, part of CTB Inc., is a major grain storage and handling brand offering bins, dryers, aeration, and material handling. It competes with LCDM on spouting and material handling accessories but operates at much larger scale with global distribution.
• Sukup Manufacturing Co. Sukup is a family-owned manufacturer of grain bins, dryers, material handling equipment, and steel buildings. It directly overlaps with LCDM on spouting, valves, and grain flow components, serving similar farms, elevators, and commercial grain operations in the US Midwest.
• Meridian Manufacturing: Meridian produces grain storage, handling, and seed processing equipment including bins, augers, conveyors, and fertilizer handling. Tangentially comparable to LCDM on the material handling side, though broader in scope.

Emerging players

• Warrior Mfg. LLC: Warrior Mfg. produces grain handling equipment including bucket elevators, conveyors, and spouting. Comparable mid-sized competitor to LCDM with overlap on key grain flow product categories.
• Walinga USA: Walinga specializes in pneumatic conveying and bulk handling equipment for grain, feed, and seed industries. Compares to LCDM on the conveying/material handling side but differentiates with pneumatic versus gravity-based systems.

Regional players

• Honeyville Metal Inc. Honeyville Metal manufactures grain handling, storage, and drying equipment primarily for North American agricultural markets. Comparable product overlap on spouting, elevators, and bins, though typically serves different regional dealer networks than LCDM.

Market position

Strengths5 records

Weaknesses5 records

Competitive moat4 records

Key risks6 records

Key highlights6 records

Customer concentration

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Revenue estimate

Valuation estimate

Number of profiles

Profiles4 records

Funding overview

Funding rounds

Investors

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M&A

Investments

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