Western Ag Systems

What Western Ag Systems does

Western Ag Systems Ltd is a privately held agricultural systems integrator and design-build contractor headquartered in Saskatoon, Saskatchewan. Founded in 2006 by Steve Klein, Mike Harbour, and Brad Leagult, the company designs, builds, and services custom-tailored farm systems for Saskatchewan agricultural producers across five sectors — hogs, dairy, grain, poultry, and feed processing. It operates two offices (Saskatoon headquarters and Swift Current, opened 2006) and functions as the exclusive Saskatchewan dealer for Lely automated milking, feeding, calf care, and manure management systems, supplementing that line with equipment from Sukup, Skiold, RAD Equipment, Chore-Time, Valli, GSI, Sudenga, Boumatic, Big Dutchman, and other OEMs. Since November 2020 the company has operated as the Saskatchewan regional brand under AgriHub Inc., a Canadian agricultural equipment conglomerate formed from successive mergers of prairie-region dealers.

The company's core proposition is integration rather than invention. Western Ag does not develop proprietary control systems or AI; instead, it combines branded OEM equipment — Lely Astronaut A5 robotic milking, Lely Vector automatic feeding, Lely Juno and Juno Max feed pushers, Lely Discovery and Discovery C2 manure collectors, Lely Calm automated calf feeders, Sukup Mixed-Flow Dryers with QuadraTouch Pro controllers, Skiold disc mills and screen cleaners, RAD bucket elevators and conveyors, and Valli enriched layer housing — into turnkey design-build projects. Differentiation rests on design capability, project management, multi-supplier integration, and a 24/7 dairy service commitment with a dedicated after-hours emergency line. The portfolio has expanded into adjacent categories including consumables (WEST PEROX, GLUQUAT 300, Farmasec disinfectants), construction inputs (CONFORM wall forming), and barn automation (EVO Cleaner robotic washer, Maximus Controller). Regenerative agriculture (solar, biogas, net-zero barns, vertical fodder) was added as an advisory service line.

Western Ag generates revenue through four streams: one-time equipment sales, professional design-build services, consumables, and managed service/maintenance contracts. Pricing is custom quotation-based and individually negotiated with no public disclosure; order terms may include tariff surcharges. Distribution is exclusively direct field sales with dedicated account representatives in Saskatoon and Swift Current. The company reports more than 60 years of combined industry experience across its management team and serves a customer base drawn predominantly from Saskatchewan producers including Hutterite colonies (Eagle Creek Colony, Abbey Colony, Country Hills Colony) and independent operators (Ebenfeld Turkey Farm).

Name

Western Ag Systems

Legal name

Western Ag Systems Ltd

Website

https://westernagsystems.com

Company type

Private

Founded year

2006

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

1–10 employees

Short description

Western Ag Systems designs, builds, and services custom farm systems for Saskatchewan agricultural producers across hog, dairy, grain, poultry, and feed processing sectors. The company is the exclusive Lely dealer in Saskatchewan and operates as a regional brand under AgriHub Inc.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Agricultural Equipment and Farm Systems Integration

NAICS

Farm and Garden Machinery and Equipment Merchant Wholesalers (423820), Farm Machinery and Equipment Manufacturing (333111), Agricultural Implement Manufacturing (33311), Dairy Cattle and Milk Production (11212), Farm Product Warehousing and Storage (493130)

SIC

Farm Machinery & Equipment (3523), Agricultural Services (700), Wholesale-Farm Product Raw Materials (5150)

akta.pro primary industry

Livestock & Dairy Equipment (IMAHACAG)

akta.pro secondary industries

Milking Parlor & Dairy Farm Support Services (Non-veterinary) (AFAEALAK), Feeding & Nutrition Systems (TMR Mixers, Feeders, Bunk Management) (AFAAAIAE), On-Farm Milling, Grinding & Feed Processing Equipment (Hammer Mills, Rollers) (AFAAAJAD), Grain Bin & Silo Systems (On-Farm) (AFAOABAA), Farm Machinery Parts, Service & Maintenance Equipment (Spare Parts, Diagnostics, Workshop Tools) (AFAAAAAH), Livestock Performance Monitoring Services (Weighing Programs, BCS, Data Capture) (AFACAEAL)

Keywords

• Agricultural equipment supply
• Farm systems design
• Dairy automation solutions
• Grain handling systems
• Livestock barn construction

Headquarters

HQ city

Saskatoon

HQ country

Canada

HQ region

North America

Offices2 records

Markets served

GTM type

B2B

Offering type

Services

Cost components

Supply Chain, Personnel, Operations, Marketing or Sales, Others

Revenue model

1. Equipment Sales: Sale of agricultural equipment including hog barn systems, dairy automated solutions (Lely), grain handling and processing equipment, poultry barn systems, and feed processing equipment from various manufacturers.
2. Design & Build Services: Custom design-build services for farm facilities including barn design, drafting, permitting, construction, and finishing. Service includes 24/7 support and maintenance.
3. Consumables: Sale of consumables including cleaners, disinfectants, PPE, veterinary supplies, insecticides, and rodenticides for agricultural operations.
4. Service & Maintenance: 24/7, 365 days per year service team providing scheduled maintenance, emergency service, and parts supply for all products sold and installed.

Pricing tiers

Go-to-market motion1 record

Distribution channels2 records

Marketing channels6 records

Core offering

Western Ag Systems designs, builds, and services custom-tailored farm systems for Saskatchewan agricultural producers across hog, dairy, grain, poultry, and feed processing sectors. The company distributes and integrates branded equipment (primarily Lely automated dairy systems, Sukup grain dryers, Skiold feed processing equipment, and other supplier products), offers design-build services for barn construction, supplies consumables, and provides 24/7 service and maintenance support.

Product overview

Western Ag Systems designs, builds, and services custom-tailored agricultural systems for Saskatchewan producers across hog, dairy, poultry, grain, and feed processing sectors. The company distributes and integrates a portfolio of branded equipment products — primarily sourced from manufacturer-suppliers including Lely, Sukup, Skiold, RAD Equipment, Chore-Time, and others — into complete farm solutions. The core product portfolio centers on Lely automated dairy solutions (robotic milking, feeding, manure management, calf care) and Sukup/Skiold grain handling and processing equipment, supplemented by add-on products across poultry feeding, barn climate control, lighting, cleaning automation, and animal health. Western Ag Systems positions itself as a full-solution provider offering design-build, equipment supply, installation, and ongoing service rather than a single unified software platform.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Products and services

• Lely Astronaut A5 Robotic Milking System

Quantifiable outcome

• Diesel fuel efficiency improvement of approximately 20%
• +2 more outcomes

Named customers6 records

Segments6 records

Ideal customer profiles4 records

Technology focussed No

API detail

Has API

No

API docs

API detail

Core technology

AI maturity

App detail

AI capability4 records

Feature6 records

Partnerships

Eleven partnerships are on record, tiered minor, core and major.

• Penfor ConstructionminorStrategic or Co-development Partner · 1 January 2023Merger into AgriHub Family of Companies effective January 1st, 2023. Prominent leader in construction industry with specific competence in Agriculture Sector, operating mainly in Manitoba.
• Dundas Agri SystemsminorStrategic or Co-development Partner · 20 April 2022Eastern expansion of AgriHub group, providing Lely and Boumatic products to Eastern Ontario Dairy Farmers since 1981.
• New Standard GroupminorStrategic or Co-development Partner · 1 November 2021Merger with AgriHub bringing Electronic Sow Feeder Systems, Tunnel Ventilation, and turnkey Poultry and Hog Barn Solutions. Based in St Andrews, Manitoba, serving Canada and United States since 2006.
• AgriHub Inc.coreStrategic or Co-development Partner · 30 November 2020Western Ag Systems became part of AgriHub Inc. following the merger of Penner Farm Services, Horizon Livestock & Poultry Supply, Western Ag Systems, United Agri Systems Inc, and Central Agri Systems Inc. AgriHub provides central administration and professional services while local brands maintain their operations.
• Penner Farm Services Group (PFSG)coreStrategic or Co-development Partner · 17 March 2020Western Ag Systems was acquired by PFSG in March 2020, becoming the Saskatchewan division. The acquisition completed PFSG's Lely automated milking, feeding and care products and service offerings across the Canadian prairies. Steve Klein serves as General Manager of Western Ag Systems under PFSG leadership.
• LelycoreTechnology or Integration · 17 March 2020Western Ag Systems is the exclusive Lely dealer in Saskatchewan, offering automated milking (Astronaut A5), feeding (Vector), calf care (Calm), feed pushing (Juno), and manure management (Discovery) systems. Products focus on animal welfare, environmental impact, and farmer prosperity.
• Chore-TimemajorTechnology or IntegrationSupplier of KONAVI broiler and pullet feeders and other poultry equipment products.
• VallimajorTechnology or IntegrationSupplier of Valli Enriched Layer Housing Systems focused on hen health and welfare.
• SkioldmajorTechnology or IntegrationSupplier of grain processing equipment including disc mills and screen cleaners for feed processing operations.
• Sukup ManufacturingmajorTechnology or IntegrationSupplier of grain dryers including Mixed-Flow Dryers with proprietary vacuum-cooling technology, grain bins, and QuadraTouch Pro control systems.
• RAD EquipmentmajorTechnology or IntegrationSupplier of bucket elevators, double run conveyors, and grain handling equipment with over 30 years experience.

Scale indicators3 records

Recent moves6 records

Expansion highlights3 records

Emerging players

• Sukup Manufacturing: US-based manufacturer of grain dryers, bins, and QuadraTouch Pro controls — Western Ag Systems is a Saskatchewan distributor. Comparable at the equipment category level though Sukup is a manufacturer rather than a dealer/integrator.
• Big Dutchman: Global supplier of poultry and hog housing equipment, ventilation, and feeding systems that Western Ag Systems already distributes (AirMaster fans). Functions as both a supplier and a competitor when end-customers source direct. Comparable in the livestock equipment category.

Direct peers

• United Agri Systems: AgriHub sibling brand providing agricultural equipment and systems in Western Canada. Comparable regional dealer/integrator with shared OEM access and centralized procurement through AgriHub.
• Dundas Agri Systems: AgriHub family brand serving Eastern Ontario dairy farmers since 1981 with Lely and Boumatic equipment distribution. Same exclusive-dealership dairy automation model in a different geography — directly comparable peer.
• Lely Center dealers (other Canadian provinces): Other authorized Lely Center dealers across Canada (e.g., Lely Center Ontario, Lely Atlantic) selling and servicing the identical Astronaut A5, Vector, Juno, Discovery, and Calm product lines. Same product offering, OEM-backed, but operating in different geographies.
• Penner Farm Services: Sister brand under AgriHub Inc. covering Manitoba and Saskatchewan with similar Lely automated milking/feeding distribution and full farm system design-build services. Directly comparable in business model, customer segments, and OEM portfolio — the most relevant peer for benchmarking.
• New Standard Group: AgriHub sibling brand based in Manitoba providing electronic sow feeders, tunnel ventilation, and turnkey poultry/hog barn solutions across Canada and the US. Directly comparable design-build integrator for hog and poultry producers.
• Horizon Livestock & Poultry Supply: Another AgriHub family brand offering livestock and poultry equipment, barn systems, and consumables in Manitoba. Closely comparable regional dealer model with overlapping OEM partnerships and customer types.

Broad incumbents

• BouMatic: Global dairy milking and handling equipment manufacturer; Western Ag Systems is a Boumatic supplier partner. As a broader incumbent in milking equipment, BouMatic competes with Lely for the same dairy producer wallet and overlaps Western Ag Systems' dairy product line.
• South Country Equipment Alliance (Rocky Mountain Equipment): Western Canada's largest Case IH and New Holland agricultural equipment dealer network with full-service ag machinery sales, parts, and service across the prairies. A broader incumbent in farm machinery distribution with overlapping grain and livestock equipment categories though not specialized in Lely dairy automation.

Market position

Strengths5 records

Weaknesses5 records

Competitive moat4 records

Key risks6 records

Key highlights7 records

Customer concentration

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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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