Neeralta Manufacturing

What Neeralta Manufacturing does

Neeralta Manufacturing Inc. is a privately held, family-owned Canadian agricultural equipment manufacturer founded in 1984 near Neerlandia, Alberta, originally as Neeralta Welding & Sales Ltd. The company designs, manufactures, and sells grain bagging equipment — grain baggers (loaders), grain bag extractors (unloaders), and proprietary FoldRight grain bags — targeting individual farmers and agricultural operations that need flexible, lower-cost on-farm grain storage relative to permanent grain bins.

The product line includes five grain bagger models (1020, 1024s, 1224s, 1024e, 1224e) with throughput of 30,000 to 50,000 bushels per hour, plus trailer and 3-point hitch extractor models rated at 12,000 bu/hr. Core equipment runs on tractor PTO power and integrated hydraulic systems for drive wheels, bag rolling, and auger positioning. Differentiated features include a patented Variable Tunnel Width design, a patented integrated bag roller on extractors, an on-board telescopic swing auger, a built-in grain sample port, and wireless remote control operation. FoldRight grain bags are a proprietary 7-layer, 9-mil consumable product sold in 9', 10', and 12' diameters with a patent-pending fold design.

The company sells via a multi-country dealer network spanning Canada, the United States, Australia, and New Zealand, supplemented by direct sales through a quote-based website funnel. Pricing is not publicly disclosed; pre-owned units are listed individually. Financing is facilitated through third-party partners (CWB National Leasing, Farm Credit Canada, ATB Financial, and Stearns Bank). Marketing is concentrated in agricultural trade shows, an annual Open House event, social media, content/blog, and customer testimonials. Leadership is associated with John and Rob Wierenga, and no institutional investors, parent company, or M&A activity is disclosed.

Name

Neeralta Manufacturing

Legal name

Neeralta Manufacturing Inc.

Website

https://neeralta.com

Company type

Private

Founded year

1984

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

11–50 employees

Short description

Neeralta Manufacturing Inc. is a privately held Alberta-based manufacturer of grain bagging equipment — grain baggers, extractors, and proprietary FoldRight grain bags — sold through a dealer network in Canada, the U.S., Australia, and New Zealand to individual farmers and agricultural operations seeking lower-cost flexible grain storage.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Agricultural Equipment — Grain Storage and Handling

NAICS

Farm Machinery and Equipment Manufacturing (333111), Farm and Garden Machinery and Equipment Merchant Wholesalers (42382), Agricultural Implement Manufacturing (33311)

SIC

Farm Machinery & Equipment (3523), Plastics, Foil & Coated Paper Bags (2673)

akta.pro primary industry

Packaging & Bagging Equipment (Weighers, Baggers, Sealers) (AFAAAJAI)

akta.pro secondary industry

Grain Bin & Silo Systems (On-Farm) (AFAOABAA)

Keywords

• Grain bagging equipment
• Grain storage bags
• Agricultural loaders
• Grain extractors
• Farm grain handling

Headquarters

HQ city

Calgary

HQ country

Canada

HQ region

North America

Offices1 record

Markets served

GTM type

B2B

Offering type

Hardware or Manufacturing

Cost components

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

Revenue model

1. Grain Bagging Equipment Sales: Neeralta manufactures and sells grain baggers (loaders) and grain extractors (unloaders). The company sells directly to farmers and through a dealer network across Canada, U.S., Australia, and New Zealand. Equipment is sold with various models and add-on options. The company also sells pre-owned equipment and accepts trade-ins toward new purchases.
2. Grain Bag Sales: Neeralta sells its proprietary FoldRight grain bags in 9', 10', and 12' diameters in various lengths. Bags are available for pickup or delivery, with delivery included in price within Alberta and Saskatchewan. Bags feature patent-pending FoldRight packaging design.
3. Equipment Financing: Neeralta partners with financial institutions (CWB National Leasing, Farm Credit Canada, ATB Financial, Stearns Bank) to offer financing and leasing options to customers purchasing equipment, facilitating larger transactions and extending customer buying power.

Pricing tiers

Go-to-market motion1 record

Distribution channels6 records

Marketing channels7 records

Core offering

Neeralta Manufacturing designs, manufactures, and sells grain bagging equipment for on-farm grain storage. The product line includes grain baggers (loaders) that fill large plastic bags with harvested grain, grain bag extractors (unloaders) that empty the bags and roll them up for recycling, and proprietary FoldRight™ grain storage bags available in 9', 10', and 12' diameters. Equipment is sold through a dealer network spanning Canada, the U.S., Australia, and New Zealand, as well as directly to farmers and as certified pre-owned units with trade-in options.

Product overview

Neeralta Manufacturing offers a comprehensive grain bagging system consisting of grain baggers for filling bags, extractors for unloading and rolling bags, and FoldRight grain bags with patent-pending fold packaging. The product portfolio includes five grain bagger models (1024s, 1224s, 1024e, 1224e, 1020) designed for 10' and 12' grain bags up to 500' long with capacities from 30,000 to 50,000 bu/hr, plus two extractor models (trailer and 3-point hitch) rated at 12,000 Bu/Hr featuring integrated bag rollers, remote control, and 4-way swivel spout. Multiple add-on accessories are available including telescopic swing augers, hydraulic elevators, PTO conversion kits, and field condition enhancements. The company also sells pre-owned equipment and provides financing through agricultural financial partners.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Products and services

• Grain Baggers (Loaders) Self-propelled grain bag loaders (PTO-driven from a tractor) that fill large plastic grain storage bags directly in the field from a grain cart, combine, or truck. Models include 1024s, 1224s, 1024e, 1224e, and the original 1020, with capacities from 30,000 to 50,000 bu/hr. Designed for farmers and agricultural operations needing flexible on-farm grain storage.
• Grain Bag Extractors (Unloaders) Trailer-model and 3-point hitch grain bag unloaders rated at 12,000 bu/hr that extract grain from stored bags, with a patented integrated bag roller that winds used bags up to 500 feet long into recycle-ready bales. Features wireless remote control with on-board WiFi, 4-way swivel spout, and variable auger height. Targets farmers unloading grain from on-farm bag storage.
• FoldRight Grain Bags Premium grain storage bags with a patent-pending FoldRight™ fold design, 7-layer polymer construction, 9-mil thickness, UV protection, and a 2-year UV exposure guarantee. Available in 9', 10', and 12' diameters and various lengths. Sold to farmers for use with Neeralta and compatible baggers/extractors.
• Pre-owned Equipment Certified pre-owned grain baggers and extractors inspected and tested before listing, offered with trade-in credit toward new equipment purchases. Targets farmers seeking Neeralta equipment at lower entry cost.

Quantifiable outcome

• Grain bag storage costs below $2/bu including equipment depreciation to $0 over 10 years
• +6 more outcomes

Named customers6 records

Segments1 record

Ideal customer profiles1 record

Technology focussed No

API detail

Has API

No

API docs

API detail

Core technology

AI maturity

App detail

Feature8 records

Partnerships

One partnership is on record.

• CleanfarmssupportingStrategic or Co-development PartnerAgricultural recycling organization partnered with Neeralta to help customers recycle used grain bags. Cleanfarms offers an online mapping tool (csmap.cleanfarms.ca/FindMap) to locate recycling facilities near Neeralta customers, supporting Neeralta's commitment to agricultural plastic stewardship.

Scale indicators4 records

Recent moves6 records

Expansion highlights6 records

Direct peers

• Loftness Manufacturing: US-based manufacturer of agricultural equipment including grain bagging loaders and extractors serving North American farmers. Directly comparable product category and customer base to Neeralta, with overlapping dealer channels.
• AG-BAG (RCI Engineering): Historic North American grain bagging equipment brand (AG-BAG International), now operated via RCI Engineering, manufacturing baggers and extractors for the same on-farm grain storage use case as Neeralta. Closest legacy competitor in the US/Canada market.
• Sudenga Industries: Iowa-based manufacturer of grain handling equipment including augers, conveyors, and grain bagging systems. Comparable mid-sized specialty manufacturer serving the same on-farm grain storage use case as Neeralta.
• Richiger: Argentina-based manufacturer of grain bagging equipment (Roto-Press, Flexi-Grain baggers and unloaders) sold across South America and other grain regions. Most direct comparable to Neeralta given shared grain-bagger/unloader product focus and similar bag-system approach.

Broad incumbents

• CNH Industrial (Case IH / New Holland): Global major agricultural equipment manufacturer offering grain handling solutions including baggers and storage equipment as part of a very broad portfolio. Massive incumbent that competes indirectly with Neeralta through dealer overlap and integrated offering.
• Vermeer Corporation: Iowa-based farm and industrial equipment manufacturer offering grain bagging equipment among a much broader portfolio (hay tools, mowers, industrial equipment). Larger and more diversified than Neeralta but overlaps on grain bag loaders and extractors.
• John Deere: Largest North American agricultural equipment manufacturer with extensive dealer network across the same geographies Neeralta serves. While grain bagging is not its core focus, John Deere's scale and dealer relationships set the competitive ceiling for specialty ag equipment makers.
• Unverferth Manufacturing: Ohio-based manufacturer of grain handling, seed handling, and tillage equipment including grain baggers. Larger, multi-product ag equipment company with overlapping grain bagging offering and broader distribution network than Neeralta.

Emerging players

• Bison Industries: Manufacturer of grain bagging and grain handling equipment for North American farmers, with partial product overlap to Neeralta on baggers and extractors and a smaller market presence.

Others

• Cleanfarms: Canadian agricultural plastic recycling organization formally partnered with Neeralta. Not a competitor but a relevant ecosystem player that supports Neeralta's sustainability value proposition and bag end-of-life pathway.

Market position

Strengths5 records

Weaknesses5 records

Competitive moat4 records

Key risks6 records

Key highlights7 records

Customer concentration

• Xx.com/neeraltamfginc
• YouTubeyoutube.com/user/neeralta
• Facebookfacebook.com/NeeraltaManufacturing
• LinkedInlinkedin.com/company/neeralta-manufacturing-inc
• Instagraminstagram.com/neeralta

Revenue estimate

Valuation estimate

Number of profiles

Profiles2 records

Funding overview

Funding rounds

Investors

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M&A

Investments

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