Agristeel

What Agristeel does

Agristeel is a Wisconsin-based fabricator of pre-engineered agricultural and industrial steel buildings, operating as a 100% employee-owned (ESOP) company headquartered in Oshkosh since becoming its own entity in 2013 (originating as the agriculture division of Bayland Buildings Inc., founded 1991). The company designs, engineers, fabricates, and supplies prefabricated steel building packages using hot-rolled structural steel frames with continuous I-beam roof systems in center-ridge, off-center ridge, or monoslope configurations, engineered to exceed local building codes and conform to International Building Codes (IBC) structural provisions. Design and engineering leverage MBS-Metal Building Software and Advance Steel Software. The product portfolio spans dairy barns (freestall, parlor, holding areas), cattle barns (monoslope and dual-slope), heifer facilities, commodity buildings, manure storage, and, under the AGS Fabrication sub-brand launched in 2024, custom fabricated products for commercial and industrial projects including stairs, ladders, gates, and specialty structural items.

The company operates an exclusively distributor-mediated go-to-market model, selling pre-engineered building packages to a network of 15+ independent contractors and builders across the United States and Canada, who in turn provide construction services to end customers (dairy and beef producers, commercial operators). Revenue is generated through one-time package sales of steel building packages, optional construction management services (via affiliate Bayland Buildings), and custom fabricated hardware sales. Pricing is quote-based and not publicly disclosed, with each project customized to specifications, location, and complexity. Marketing channels include industry trade show presence (World Dairy Expo, Central Plains Dairy Expo), annual distributor conferences, organic social media (Facebook, Instagram), and quarterly newsletters. The company holds Canadian Welding Bureau (CWB) and American Welding Society (AWS) certifications and is currently expanding in-house production capabilities, with four new fabrication machines being installed in 2025 and a steel purlin roll-forming machine scheduled for 2026, positioning Agristeel as a single-source fully in-house solution.

Name

Agristeel

Legal name

AgriSteel

Website

https://agristeelusa.com

Company type

Private

Founded year

2002

Operating status

Operating

Short description

Agristeel is a Wisconsin-based, 100% employee-owned fabricator of pre-engineered agricultural and industrial steel building packages, serving dairy, beef, and commercial customers across North America through a distributor-mediated channel model with custom hot-rolled steel frame designs.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Prefabricated Steel Buildings

NAICS

Prefabricated Metal Building and Component Manufacturing (332311), Building Material and Supplies Dealers (4441)

SIC

Prefabricated Metal Buildings & Components (3448), Fabricated Structural Metal Products (3440)

akta.pro primary industry

Steel Joists, Joist Girders & Decking (IMADACAC)

Keywords

• Prefabricated steel buildings
• Agricultural building packages
• Steel frame construction
• Dairy barn design
• Industrial fabrication services

Headquarters

HQ city

Oshkosh

HQ country

United States

HQ region

North America

Offices1 record

Markets served

GTM type

B2B

Offering type

Hardware or Manufacturing

Cost components

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

Revenue model

1. Agricultural Steel Building Packages: Sale of pre-engineered steel building packages including design, engineering, and fabrication services. Distributors purchase these packages and resell/install them to end customers.
2. Construction Management Services: Optional construction management services provided through Bayland Buildings for coordinating multiple building projects, negotiating with suppliers and subcontractors, and keeping projects on time and within budget.
3. Custom Fabricated Steel Products: Custom steel fabrication including stairs, ladders, gates, and specialty structural items for commercial and industrial construction projects.

Go-to-market motion1 record

Distribution channels1 record

Marketing channels7 records

Core offering

Agristeel designs, engineers, fabricates, and supplies pre-engineered conventional steel building packages for agricultural and industrial markets, sold through a North American distributor network. The company provides custom building design, structural engineering, steel fabrication, and optional construction management services through affiliate Bayland Buildings, with product offerings including cattle barns, dairy barns, freestall barns, milking parlors, commodity buildings, and AGS Fabrication custom commercial/industrial steel products.

Product overview

AgriSteel | AGS Fabrication is a manufacturer of agricultural steel buildings offering a comprehensive portfolio of products and services. The core offering consists of pre-engineered conventional steel building packages (AgriSteel brand) distributed through a North American distributor network, complemented by custom fabricated products and commercial/industrial steel structures (AGS Fabrication brand). The product line includes monoslope and dual-slope cattle barns, freestall barns, dairy buildings with various parlor designs (herringbone, parallel, rotary, robotic), heifer facilities, pack barns, composting barns, milking parlors, commodity buildings, shops, and special-needs barns. The service portfolio encompasses building design, structural engineering using hot rolled steel and continuous I-beam systems, steel fabrication, and construction management through affiliate Bayland Buildings. Recent expansion (2024-2025) brings custom rolled panels and secondary framing members in-house, transforming the company into a single-source solution. Add-on products include translucent polycarbonate panels (LEXAN/CoverLite), custom stairs and ladders, end channel embedments, corner guards, and specialty fasteners.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Brands

• AGS Fabrication: Custom fabrication brand for stairs, conventional steel structures, and specialty structural items for commercial and industrial construction projects
• AgriSteel

Products and services

• AgriSteel Agricultural Steel Building Packages Pre-engineered conventional steel building packages designed for agricultural markets including cattle barns, dairy barns, freestall barns, heifer facilities, pack barns, compost barns, milking parlors, commodity buildings, shops, special-needs barns, and manure storage facilities. Distributed through a North American distributor network of independent contractors and builders.
• AGS Fabrication Commercial and Industrial Steel Products Custom fabricated steel products for commercial and industrial construction projects including custom stairs, ladders with safety cages or security gates, custom gates (bi-fold, J-hooks, quick latches), and specialty structural items. Brand dedicated to fabricated products for non-agricultural commercial and industrial markets.
• Agricultural Steel Building Engineering Services Custom structural engineering services for agricultural steel buildings featuring hot rolled structural steel frames with continuous I-beam roof systems, designed to withstand extreme weather conditions and meet or exceed International Building Codes (IBC). Engineers ensure barns are designed to a higher standard than local, county, and state agricultural codes.
• Custom Building Design Services Custom agricultural building design services offering dual slope and monoslope designs tailored to dairy and cattle operations. Includes specialty products such as head locks, freestalls, fencing, manure systems, lighting, curtain systems, and more.
• Steel Fabrication Services Steel fabrication services producing hot roll formed steel frames, interior columns using square tube steel or wide flange structural steel beams, 26-gauge 36-inch PBR steel sheet panels, and translucent polycarbonate panels using LEXAN and CoverLite technology. Recent in-house expansion includes custom rolled panels and secondary framing members.
• Construction Management Services On-site construction management services provided through affiliate Bayland Buildings Inc., helping negotiate with suppliers and subcontractors, coordinating multiple building projects, and keeping projects on time and within budget.
• Fast Track Building Program Expedited building program offering 6-8 week lead times for low-complexity projects, compared to the standard 8-12 week delivery window. Same quality with faster design and engineering turnaround.

Quantifiable outcome

• Steel frames last more than four times longer than typical wood frame buildings
• +1 more outcomes

Named customers12 records

Segments4 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

Partnerships

17 partnerships are on record, tiered core and minor.

• Bayland Buildings Inc.coreStrategic or Co-development PartnerBayland Buildings is the parent company of AgriSteel. Founded in 1991 by Steve Ambrosius in Green Bay, WI, Bayland is a commercial design/build general contracting company. AgriSteel began as Bayland's agriculture division founded by Duane Ambrosius in 2002 and became its own entity in 2013. Bayland provides construction management services for AgriSteel building projects and is based in Wisconsin.
• Ruchty BuilderscoreChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorRuchty Builders is AgriSteel's all-time highest producing distributor, based in New Weston, OH. Family-owned business incorporated in 1997. Achieved $5M in sales in 2025 and $2M in sales in 2024. Long-standing partnership since AgriSteel's inception, recognized as a key distributor throughout Ohio and Indiana. Currently constructing their own 20,500 sq ft AgriSteel building at their home office.
• Dairy Lane SystemscoreChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorBased in Ontario, Canada, Dairy Lane Systems has been a leader in the Canadian dairy industry for over 30 years. Evolved from a milking equipment service company to a full-service provider including barn design, manure equipment, biogas division, and steel frame building erection (since 2015). Has 5 locations and over 100 employees. Partnered with GEA for exclusive distribution of their parlor stalls across North America. Celebrating 10 years as AgriSteel distributor.
• Wagler and AssociatesminorChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorLocated in Angola, Indiana. Founded by Menno Wagler, with brother Leon joining later to form a partnership. Specializes in agricultural, commercial, and governmental construction projects.
• Green Gable ContractingminorChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorLocated in Calhoun, NE. Agriculture General Contractor that designs and builds projects in livestock confinement facilities, processing, grain handling, commodity, and accessory buildings.
• TenCorp Inc.minorChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorFounded in 2007 by Chad Tentinger in Des Moines and Marcus, IA. Emerged from the founders' own cattle operation where they designed optimized barns for airflow and cattle comfort. Area farmers saw the benefits and TenCorp grew from that. Completed a 50x250 steel frame mono-slope building in Kellog, IA.
• JBS Contracting Inc.minorChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorCommercial general contractor located in Mt. Pleasant, Michigan. Started in 1993. Known for uncompromised service based on respect, trust, and honesty. Achieved $1M in sales in 2024.
• Miller Construction & Equipment Inc.minorChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorBased in West Branch, MI. Family owned since 1973. Northern Michigan's leader in general contracting and building design, providing personal service and quality construction in wood frame and steel frame projects including municipal facilities, commercial, industrial, and complete dairy facilities.
• United Development LLCminorChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorBased in Brookings, SD. Founded in 2009 by Arjan Blok, who began dairy development in the US in 2002. Builds new dairies, feedlots, heifer/calf facilities, feed storage centers, and shop/equipment storage buildings. Also provides consulting on dairy projects throughout the US and internationally.
• Hedgewood EquipmentminorChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorHeadquartered in Osceola, IA. Has worked with cattle producers for over 12 years building long-lasting, high-performance facilities across the upper Midwest. Helps farmers leverage programs like USDA's EQIP for building projects. Newcomer to AgriSteel family.
• Ag Pro Engineering Inc.minorImplementation/ SI/ Consulting PartnerBased in Jackson, MN. Agricultural engineering consulting firm specializing in livestock operations, natural resources, and conservation engineering. Led by Justin Sprague, expert in Environmental Quality Incentives Program (EQIP) with over 600 EQIP projects helping producers secure funding.
• Ag Pro Construction Inc.minorChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorBased in Sunnyside, WA. Started as a one-man operation in 1998 and has become a multi-dimensional construction business with pure focus on the Agriculture Industry.
• Total Package LLCminorChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorBased in Essig, MN. Established in 2008. Offers both Agricultural and Commercial construction services in Minnesota. Emphasizes professionalism, hard work, and quality craftsmanship.
• Custom Structures of South DakotaminorChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorBased in Worthing, SD. With 30 years of post-frame building experience, specializes in turn-key pole buildings, overhead doors, purpose-specific equipment, and general contracting. Member of National Frame Building Association (NFBA).
• Brockmeier Construction Services Inc.minorChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorBased in Okawville, IL. Established in February 2005. Places highest value on hard work, superior quality, and on-time completion. Project not finished until client is completely satisfied.
• Ryan Services Inc.coreChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorBased in New Paris, PA. One of Central Pennsylvania's leading contractors with over 30 years of experience specializing in commercial, industrial, and agricultural buildings. Offers design, construction, concrete, crane, excavation, and heavy transportation services. Celebrating 10 years as AgriSteel distributor in 2025.
• GEAminorGTM or Marketing PartnerGlobal partnership where GEA became the exclusive provider of Dairy Lane Systems' manufactured parlor stalls. GEA-branded stalls are now sold across North America exclusively through GEA Dealers.

Scale indicators3 records

Recent moves7 records

Expansion highlights5 records

Broad incumbents

• Varco-Pruden Buildings: Varco-Pruden is another BlueScope-owned national prefab metal building manufacturer, providing steel building systems for agricultural, commercial, industrial, and institutional customers. It competes with AgriSteel across all project sizes but specializes more broadly rather than focusing on dairy/cattle verticals.
• Star Building Systems: Star Building Systems manufactures pre-engineered steel buildings for agricultural, commercial, industrial, and institutional applications. It competes with AgriSteel in the broader metal building category with a more diversified product portfolio.
• NCI Building Systems / Cornerstone Building Brands: NCI Building Systems (now part of Cornerstone Building Brands) is a major North American manufacturer of metal building components and pre-engineered building systems serving agricultural, commercial, and industrial end markets. It competes with AgriSteel in the broader steel building market but operates at significantly larger scale and broader scope.
• Butler Manufacturing: Butler Manufacturing is a national leader in prefabricated metal building systems, part of BlueScope Steel. It serves agricultural, commercial, and industrial markets with broad product lines including steel frames and secondary members. It is a direct competitor to AgriSteel in the prefab steel building category, but at significantly larger scale and with a broader portfolio.

Emerging players

• Sukup Manufacturing Co. Sukup Manufacturing is an Iowa-based manufacturer of grain handling and storage equipment that has expanded into steel building solutions for agricultural customers, including grain storage and livestock buildings. It overlaps with AgriSteel's product scope in the agricultural building space from a different entry point.

Direct peers

• Greiner Buildings: Greiner Buildings is a regional manufacturer of prefabricated steel buildings focused on agricultural and light commercial applications, including livestock and dairy barns in the Upper Midwest. It is a direct regional peer to AgriSteel with similar product offerings and customer base.
• Cleary Building Corp. Cleary Building Corp. is a direct peer focused on prefabricated buildings for agricultural, commercial, equine, and residential markets, sold primarily through a direct regional sales force and dealer network. Its post-frame/pre-engineered product range overlaps significantly with AgriSteel's cattle and dairy barn offerings.
• Wick Buildings: Wick Buildings is a manufacturer of pre-engineered wood and steel-frame buildings for agricultural, equestrian, and commercial markets, including dairy, livestock, and storage facilities. Its product line and target customer overlap strongly with AgriSteel's cattle and dairy barn offerings.
• Morton Buildings: Morton Buildings is a leading national builder of pre-engineered, post-frame buildings for agricultural (including dairy and livestock), commercial, and residential markets. It is a directly comparable competitor to AgriSteel in custom-engineered agricultural buildings, with a broader geographic footprint.
• Lester Buildings: Lester Buildings designs and manufactures pre-engineered and post-frame buildings for the agricultural, equine, and light commercial markets, including dairy barns and cattle facilities. It is one of the closest direct competitors in terms of customer base (dairy/beef producers) and product mix (custom-engineered barns).

Market position

Strengths5 records

Weaknesses5 records

Competitive moat5 records

Key risks6 records

Key highlights7 records

Customer concentration

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Compliance3 records

Revenue estimate

Valuation estimate

Number of profiles

Profiles10 records

Subsidiaries1 record

Funding overview

Funding rounds

Investors

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M&A

Investments

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