Steinlite

What Steinlite does

Steinlite Corporation is a privately held, U.S.-based manufacturer of dielectric (capacitance) type grain moisture meters, founded in 1931 by Mr. Stein in Atchison, Kansas, where it continues to design, build, sell, and service its products from a single facility at 1015 Main St. The company's core technology is a non-destructive dielectric moisture measurement method that determines moisture content without destroying the sample, supported by an extensive proprietary calibration library (over 600 commodity calibrations on the SB900 and 100+ on the SL95). Its current product portfolio consists of three hardware units: the SL95, an NTEP-approved fully automatic moisture tester that returns results in under 8 seconds at $3,995; the SB900, the nut-industry workhorse at $2,995 capable of testing in-shell almonds, pecans, cashews, and other commodities; and the Stein M2 Mill, a 1/2HP grinder/extractor priced at $2,495.

Steinlite sells directly to agricultural customers including grain storage facilities, nut processors (notably the U.S. almond industry, where the SB900 is used almost exclusively), seed producers, and emerging segments in industrial hemp, coffee, and pharmaceuticals. The go-to-market is direct-to-customer, conducted through the company website, toll-free phone (1-800-462-1835), and dedicated sales, quotes, and support email addresses, with no disclosed third-party resellers in the U.S. Revenue mechanics are one-time hardware sales at publicly listed prices, supplemented by in-house service and repair (customers ship machines back to Atchison), and a custom calibration development offering for commodities not in the existing library. In March 2023 the company extended its model internationally by adding a vendor partner in India and launching international service centers, signaling the first move beyond pure U.S. direct sales.

Name

Steinlite

Legal name

Steinlite Corporation

Website

https://steinlite.com

Company type

Private

Founded year

1931

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

1–10 employees

Short description

Steinlite Corporation, founded 1931 in Atchison, Kansas, manufactures dielectric (capacitance) grain moisture meters and grinding mills for agricultural customers. The company sells directly to grain storage facilities, nut processors (notably the U.S. almond industry), seed producers, and emerging hemp processors via NTEP-approved hardware priced $2,495-$3,995.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Agricultural Testing Equipment

NAICS

Totalizing Fluid Meter and Counting Device Manufacturing (334514)

SIC

Laboratory Analytical Instruments (3826)

akta.pro primary industry

Calibration Services & Standards (Calibration labs, reference standards, traceability services) (IMAGAFAH)

akta.pro secondary industry

Biomass Quality Testing & Certification (Moisture, Ash, Contaminants) (AFAMAGAM)

Keywords

• Grain moisture meters
• Dielectric moisture testing
• Agricultural testing equipment
• Nut moisture testers
• Grain moisture analysis

Headquarters

HQ city

Atchison

HQ country

United States

HQ region

North America

Offices1 record

Markets served

GTM type

B2B

Offering type

Hardware or Manufacturing

Cost components

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

Revenue model

1. Hardware Product Sales: One-time sales of moisture meters (SL95, SB900) and mills (M2 Stein Mill) at fixed prices. Products are sold directly to customers with pricing ranging from $2,495 to $3,995 per unit.
2. Service and Repair: Steinlite sells, services, and repairs their machines at their facility. Customers can send machines back for repair when issues occur (e.g., 'Can't Balance' error, board issues).
3. Custom Calibration Development: Steinlite offers custom calibration development for new commodity types not currently in their library. Customers can request new calibrations through a dedicated form specifying machine model, commodity details, and desired moisture/temperature ranges.

Pricing tiers

Go-to-market motion2 records

Distribution channels2 records

Marketing channels4 records

Core offering

Steinlite manufactures dielectric (capacitance) type grain moisture meters and a complementary grinder/extractor mill at its facility in Atchison, Kansas. Its main commercial products are the SL95 NTEP-approved fully automatic moisture tester, the SB900 multi-calibration moisture tester (the only tester on the market capable of testing in-shell nuts such as almonds, pecans, and cashews as well as cotton seed), and the Stein M2 Mill for grinding solids and blending liquids. The company also sells, services, and repairs its machines directly from its Kansas facility and develops custom calibrations for new commodities on request.

Product overview

Steinlite is a manufacturer of dielectric (capacitance) type grain moisture meters, operating since 1931 in Atchison, Kansas. The company's product portfolio centers on three main offerings: the SL95 (NTEP Approved moisture tester for commercial use, returning results in under 8 seconds), the SB900 (the nut industry workhorse with 600+ calibrations, capable of testing in-shell nuts), and the Stein M2 Mill (grinder/extractor for solids and liquids). All products utilize dielectric technology invented by Mr. Stein in 1931, which provides fast, non-destructive moisture testing for the agricultural industry.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Products and services

• SL95 Grain Moisture Tester NTEP-approved, fully automatic dielectric grain moisture tester that returns moisture readings in under 8 seconds without requiring the user to precisely weigh a sample. It comes with 100+ preloaded commodity calibrations and is targeted at grain elevators, storage facilities, and other commercial operators needing certified commercial-grade moisture measurement.
• SB900 Moisture Tester Dielectric moisture tester with 600+ preloaded calibrations for grains, seeds, nuts, dehydrated fruits, and processed commodities. It is described as the only moisture tester on the market capable of testing almonds, pecans, cashews, and several other nut varieties while still in the shell, and it is also the only tester capable of testing cotton seed. It is sold primarily to the nut industry, with near-exclusive use in the U.S. almond industry.
• Stein M2 Mill Grinder/Extractor 1/2HP grinder/extractor used to grind solids, solids in liquids, and to blend liquids. Features an improved motor and redesigned hardened tool steel blade with cutting edges on all sides, capable of up to 17,000 RPM. Sold as a standalone complementary product to Steinlite's moisture testers.

Quantifiable outcome

• Returns moisture reading in under 8 seconds (SL95)
• +2 more outcomes

Named customers5 records

Segments4 records

Ideal customer profiles3 records

Technology focussed No

API detail

Has API

No

API docs

API detail

Core technology

AI maturity

App detail

Integration3 records

Feature4 records

Partnerships

One partnership is on record.

• Indian International VendorminorChannel Partner/ Reseller/ Distributor · 15 March 2023Steinlite announced welcoming a new international vendor for Steinlite moisture meters in India in March 2023. This represents their expansion into international distribution and sales through local partners.

Scale indicators3 records

Recent moves6 records

Expansion highlights5 records

Emerging players

• CEM Corporation: Manufactures moisture/solids analyzers (e.g., SMART Turbo) using microwave and infrared drying technology. Competes in lab and process moisture measurement, particularly in food/agricultural quality control settings.

Broad incumbents

• Shimadzu Scientific Instruments: Diversified analytical instrument manufacturer with moisture analyzers (MOC63u, MOC-120H) used in food, agriculture, and pharmaceutical applications. Broad incumbent with overlap in laboratory moisture measurement.
• FOSS: Global leader in analytical instruments for food and agriculture, including the Infratec NIR grain analyzer. FOSS is a broad incumbent offering multi-parameter analysis that competes with Steinlite's single-parameter dielectric meters at commercial grain testing facilities.

Direct peers

• MTC Moisture Testing Corporation: Manufacturer of bench-top and portable grain moisture testers serving grain elevators and agricultural producers. Direct competitor to Steinlite in standalone moisture meters with overlapping customer base.
• Kett Instrument Company: Japanese manufacturer specializing in moisture and composition analyzers (Kett PM series) for grain, food, and industrial applications. Direct peer with a similar dielectric/capacitance technology focus on moisture measurement.
• DICKEY-john: Manufacturer of grain moisture testers and agricultural instrumentation (including the GAC series). DICKEY-john is a direct competitor to Steinlite in grain moisture testing, serving the same grain elevator and agricultural customer base.
• AgraTronix: Manufacturer of portable grain moisture testers and agricultural test equipment (now parent of DICKEY-john). AgraTronix directly competes with Steinlite in handheld and bench-top grain moisture meters used by farmers and grain elevators.
• Perten Instruments (PerkinElmer): Perten (acquired by PerkinElmer) manufactures NIR grain analyzers such as the Inframatic series that simultaneously measure moisture, protein, and oil. Represents Steinlite's closest substitute technology in commercial grain testing.

Market position

Strengths5 records

Weaknesses5 records

Competitive moat5 records

Key risks5 records

Key highlights6 records

Customer concentration

• Facebookfacebook.com/steinlitecorporation
• LinkedInlinkedin.com/company/steinlite-corporation

Revenue estimate

Valuation estimate

Number of profiles

Profiles1 record

Funding overview

Funding rounds

Investors

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M&A

Investments

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