What Empire AG does

Empire AG is a privately held design-build general contractor founded in February 2018 and headquartered in Ankeny, Iowa. The company specializes in construction services for agricultural industrial facilities, including feed mills, flour mills, grain elevators, and specialty processing plants. Operating with a 13-person team, Empire AG delivers projects across the U.S. Midwest and select southern states through five integrated service lines: design-build project delivery, millwright and equipment installation, slipform construction, pre-engineered metal buildings (PEMBs), concrete construction, and steel bin installation.

The firm's core technical capabilities center on slipform construction, a continuous concrete pouring technique using hydraulic jacks to lift forms gradually over several days, producing seamless monolithic vertical structures such as grain silos, loadout towers, and headhouses. Empire AG combines in-house concrete crews, millwright expertise, and equipment installation under a single-source design-build delivery model, with named project work for enterprise operators including Seaboard Foods, Siemer Milling (West Harrison and Teutopolis), AMVC, Christensen Farms, Landus, Stateline Coop, Garden City Coop, and Five Star Coop. Project case studies show capability across 105-foot slipformed millfeed loadout structures, multi-silo grain storage facilities with bulkweigher systems, and fully automated feed mills producing 50-400,000 tons per year.

Empire AG generates revenue through project-based lump-sum contracts with quote-based, project-specific pricing. Distribution is exclusively direct sales targeting mid-market and enterprise agricultural operations, cooperatives, and processing facilities, using a single point-of-contact model from initial consultation through project completion. The company differentiates by offering the technical depth of larger contractors with the personalized service of a smaller firm, leveraging low overhead and experienced crews to deliver competitive pricing. No external funding rounds, partnerships, acquisitions, or institutional ownership are disclosed; the company appears independently owned and operated.

Name

Empire AG

Legal name

Empire Ag LLC

Website

https://empireagllc.com

Company type

Private

Founded year

2018

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

11–50 employees

Short description

Empire AG is a privately held design-build general contractor specializing in slipform and millwright construction for agricultural industrial facilities, including feed mills, flour mills, and grain elevators across the U.S. Midwest.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Agricultural Industrial Construction

NAICS

Farm Machinery and Equipment Manufacturing (333111), Agriculture, Construction, and Mining Machinery Manufacturing (3331)

SIC

Agricultural Services (700), Farm Machinery & Equipment (3523), Special Industry Machinery (No Metalworking Machinery) (3550)

akta.pro primary industry

On-Farm Milling, Grinding & Feed Processing Equipment (Hammer Mills, Rollers) (AFAAAJAD)

Keywords

• Design build construction
• Agricultural industrial construction
• Slipform concrete construction
• Millwright equipment installation
• Grain storage facilities

Headquarters

HQ city

Ankeny, Iowa

HQ country

United States

HQ region

North America

Offices1 record

Markets served

GTM type

B2B

Offering type

Services

Cost components

Personnel, Operations, Marketing or Sales, Supply Chain

Revenue model

1. Design-Build Construction Services: Project-based revenue through design-build contracting services for agricultural industrial facilities. The company provides preliminary design and planning, budgeting, scheduling, and full construction services from initial meeting to project completion. Revenue is generated through lump-sum project fees based on scope, design collaboration, and client requirements.

Go-to-market motion1 record

Distribution channels1 record

Marketing channels4 records

Core offering

Empire AG is a design-build general contractor that delivers agricultural industrial construction projects from preliminary design and planning through budgeting, scheduling, and execution. It builds feed mills, flour mills, grain elevators, and specialty processing facilities, offering in-house millwright and equipment installation, slipform concrete construction, pre-engineered metal buildings, concrete construction, and steel grain bin installation.

Product overview

Empire AG offers a unified suite of design-build construction services for the agricultural industry. The core offering centers on five integrated service lines: Design-Build Services (the project delivery methodology), supported by Millwright & Equipment Installation, Slipform Construction, Pre-Engineered Metal Buildings (PEMBs), Concrete Construction, and Steel Bins. The company focuses on four primary market segments—Feed Mills, Flour Mills, Grain Elevators, and Specialty Processing Projects—applying its construction expertise across each.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Products and services

• Design-Build Services Comprehensive design-build project delivery for agricultural industrial facilities, including preliminary design and planning, budgeting, and scheduling. The service provides clients with a single point of contact who walks them from initial meeting through project completion, with a focus on on-time and on-budget delivery.
• Millwright & Equipment Installation Expert millwright services for agricultural operations including machine installation, conveyor equipment installation, fabrication and welding, specialty equipment installation, demolition, and diagnostic troubleshooting.
• Slipform Construction Continuous concrete pouring process using hydraulic jacks that gradually lift forms over several days and nights to create seamless, monolithic concrete structures. Used for vertical storage solutions in feed mills, flour mills, grain elevators, and processing facilities, delivering durability, strength, and a flawless finish.
• Pre-Engineered Metal Buildings Expert erection of pre-engineered metal buildings sourced from reputable manufacturers. Economical and highly customizable structures ideal for large open spaces such as warehouses and production facilities in agricultural operations.
• Concrete Construction In-house concrete construction for agricultural industrial facilities. Own skilled crews handle all aspects including forming, setting and tying rebar, pouring, and finishing. Experienced with foundations, walls, slabs, elevated slabs, and large slip-formed structures.
• Steel Bins Steel grain bins providing a controlled storage environment that protects grains from weather and pests. Economical and flexible solutions that can be expanded to accommodate growing storage needs, with customized aeration and material reclaim systems.
• Feed Mill Construction Design and construction of feed mill facilities for producing animal feed, supporting agricultural operations with efficient, modern solutions using advanced technology to meet safety and environmental standards while producing high-quality feed for farmers and livestock operations.
• Flour Mill Construction Construction of flour milling facilities that process grains like wheat, corn, and rye into flour using advanced milling technology, ensuring efficient production of high-quality flour for baking, cooking, and food manufacturing while maintaining strict safety and quality standards.
• Grain Elevator Construction Design and construction of grain storage and handling facilities featuring automated systems and climate control for safe, efficient grain management. These facilities support agriculture and the global food supply chain.
• Specialty Processing Project Construction Custom construction of processing facilities that transform raw crops into finished products such as oils, flours, and animal feeds, using advanced equipment to ensure efficiency, quality, and sustainability for agricultural operators.

Quantifiable outcome

• Projects delivered on-time and on-budget through expert project management
• +1 more outcomes

Named customers9 records

Segments4 records

Ideal customer profiles1 record

Technology focussed No

API detail

Has API

No

API docs

API detail

Core technology

AI maturity

App detail

Feature5 records

Scale indicators2 records

Recent moves4 records

Expansion highlights4 records

Broad incumbents

• Sukup Manufacturing: Iowa-based manufacturer of grain bins, grain handling equipment, and steel buildings for ag operations. Overlaps with Empire AG in steel grain bin and ag building offerings for Midwest customers.
• GSI (Grain Systems Inc.): Global manufacturer of grain storage bins, handling equipment, and conditioning systems for ag operations. Overlaps with Empire AG in the grain elevator/storage customer base and complementary equipment offerings.
• Chief Industries: Grand Island, Nebraska-based manufacturer and builder of ag commercial buildings, grain storage bins, and engineered steel structures. Broader portfolio than Empire AG but overlapping in ag building solutions and grain storage.
• Behlen Manufacturing: Manufacturer of steel grain bins, ag buildings, and engineered metal structures based in Columbus, Nebraska. Overlaps with Empire AG in steel grain bin and pre-engineered metal building offerings for ag customers.

Direct peers

• Fagen Inc. Design-build industrial contractor specializing in ag processing, ethanol, and grain facilities. Comparable in design-build delivery, ag industrial focus, and large-scale project execution.
• AGRA Industries: Merrimac, Wisconsin-based design-build firm serving ag and food processing facilities, including grain storage and feed mill construction. Comparable in design-build methodology and target end markets.
• FBi Buildings: Post-frame and pre-engineered metal building contractor serving agricultural and commercial markets across the Midwest. Comparable in pre-engineered metal building (PEMB) and ag facility construction offerings.
• Younglove Construction: Design-build general contractor based in Sioux City, Iowa, specializing in feed mills, flour mills, grain elevators, and ag processing facilities. Highly comparable to Empire AG in target market, project type, and design-build delivery model across the Midwest.
• Wieser Concrete Products: Concrete construction firm specializing in slipform and precast concrete work for agricultural and industrial facilities, including grain silos and feed mill structures. Comparable to Empire AG's in-house concrete and slipform capabilities.
• T.E. Ibberson Company: Design-build contractor with deep experience constructing grain elevators, feed mills, flour mills, and ag processing facilities. Direct peer in ag industrial construction, with overlapping service lines including millwright and concrete work.

Market position

Strengths5 records

Weaknesses5 records

Competitive moat3 records

Key risks6 records

Key highlights6 records

Customer concentration

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Funding overview

Funding rounds

Investors

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M&A

Investments

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