Lange Ag Systems, Inc.
Lange Ag Systems is a family-owned agricultural equipment distributor and contractor serving swine and dairy producers across the Upper Midwest, offering ventilation, feeding, and housing systems, turn-key construction services, and silage and grain bagging solutions distributed through the lower 48 states.
- Company typePrivate
- Founded1980
- HeadquartersWillmar, United States
- Headcount11–50
- GTM typeB2B
- OfferingHardware or Manufacturing
What Lange Ag Systems, Inc. does
Lange Ag Systems, Inc. is a multi-generational, family-owned agricultural equipment distributor and design-build contractor founded in 1980 and headquartered in Willmar, Minnesota. The company serves swine and dairy producers across the Upper Midwest (Minnesota, Iowa, South Dakota, North Dakota), with shipping reach across the lower 48 states for its silage and grain bagging product lines. Operations span three core verticals: swine facility equipment (ventilation, feeding, heating, gating, penning, flooring, curtain systems, and chemical dispensers/medicators), dairy facility equipment (ventilation, curtain systems, feed systems, mattresses, stall loops, headlocks, gating, and waterers), and silage and grain bagging solutions (Up North silage and grain bags, Ag-Bag and Kelly Ryan silage baggers, Loftness grain bagging equipment, and bunker covers). The company also offers turn-key construction and remodeling services for swine and dairy barns, a commercial and brewery solutions line for material conveying and ventilation, and a service/repair operation backed by over 25,000 sq. ft. of parts warehouse across Willmar and Fairmont.
The company's technology portfolio is primarily a value-added integration of third-party manufacturer equipment from partners including AP, Vostermans Multifan, L.B. White, SDI, Kelly Ryan, Ag-Bag, Loftness, Up North Plastics, Raven, Chemilizer, Dosatron, and GSI, layered with a small set of proprietary specialty products — most notably the Lange Liner PVC interior panel system, Ag-Barrier, and Sharp Doors. Conventional building automation controllers (Edge Controller, Expert Series 2, Agri-Alert 800EZE) are deployed for ventilation management. The technical differentiators emphasized are durability (Up North bags claim 2-3x puncture/tear resistance), installation speed (Loftness GL System 10/12 loaders handle 10' x 300' bags in approximately 30 minutes), and energy efficiency (L.B. White Smart Sense heating claiming up to 35% fuel-cost savings).
Lange Ag generates revenue through one-time hardware sales of equipment and bagging products, professional services for construction, remodeling and repairs, and quote-based equipment package sales delivered via a direct enterprise field sales force of territory account managers combined with a regional dealer/distributor network. Pricing is not publicly disclosed and is built per project. The customer base is fragmented across swine producers, dairy producers, livestock and grain producers, and commercial/brewery operators, with no named anchor customers disclosed. The company employs between 11 and 50 people, operates two warehouse/locations, and is led by three family owners — Lyle Lange (Swine/Dairy Specialist), Ryan Lange (Operations Manager), and Shannon Murphy (Purchasing/Sales) — supported by a VP of Business Development and a team of solution specialists, project managers, service technicians, and account managers.
Lange Ag Systems, Inc. firmographics
Firmographics- Name
- Lange Ag Systems, Inc.
- Legal name
- Lange Ag Systems, Inc.
- Website
- https://langeagsystems.com
- Company type
- Private
- Founded year
- 1980
- Operating status
- Operating
- Headcount range
- 11–50 employees
- Short description
- Lange Ag Systems is a family-owned agricultural equipment distributor and contractor serving swine and dairy producers across the Upper Midwest, offering ventilation, feeding, and housing systems, turn-key construction services, and silage and grain bagging solutions distributed through the lower 48 states.
- Ownership category
- akta.pro rank
Lange Ag Systems, Inc. industry classification
Industry- Product category
- Agricultural Equipment and Livestock Facility Solutions
- NAICS
- Farm and Garden Machinery and Equipment Merchant Wholesalers (423820), Agricultural Implement Manufacturing (33311)
- SIC
- Farm Machinery & Equipment (3523), Wholesale-Machinery, Equipment & Supplies (5080)
- akta.pro primary industry
- On-Farm Grain Handling Equipment (Augers, Conveyors, Elevators) (AFAOABAD)
- akta.pro secondary industries
- Bulk Handling & Conveying for Processing Lines (Augers, Elevators, Conveyors) (AFAAAJAJ), Hay & Forage Machinery (Mowers, Rakes, Tedders, Balers, Wrappers) (AFAAAAAE)
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Where Lange Ag Systems, Inc. is headquartered
LocationHeadquarters
- HQ city
- Willmar
- HQ country
- United States
- HQ region
- North America
Offices2 records
Markets served
Lange Ag Systems, Inc. business model
Business model- GTM type
- B2B
- Offering type
- Hardware or Manufacturing
- Cost components
- Supply Chain, Operations, Personnel, Marketing or Sales, Infrastructure
Revenue model
- Livestock Equipment Sales: Sale of swine and dairy equipment including ventilation systems, feed systems, feeders, watering, heating, gating, penning, flooring, and chemical dispensers/medicators. Products sourced from manufacturer partners including AP, Vostermans, SDI, LB White, and others.
- Silage and Grain Bagging Solutions: Complete bagging solutions including silage bags, grain bags, bagging equipment, bunker covers, and accessories. Products shipped throughout lower 48 states.
- Construction and Remodeling Services: Design, construction, and remodeling of swine and dairy facilities throughout the Upper Midwest. Services include new construction (gestation, farrowing, nursery, finishing, large sow units) and remodel solutions for damaged or aging facilities. Offers general contracting and turnkey services.
- Service, Repairs, and Parts: Repair and replacement services for livestock equipment, barn interiors, and baggers. Parts inventory including controllers, alarm systems, curtain materials, fan components, feed system parts, heaters, plumbing, and bagger parts. Over 25,000 sq. ft. of warehouse space dedicated to parts.
- Commercial and Brewery Solutions: Dry material conveying systems, shop heating and ventilation, and truck washes for commercial and brewery clients with over 20 years of experience in the commercial sector.
Pricing tiers
| Model | Billing | Price |
|---|---|---|
| Other | Multi-year contract | Equipment and parts pricing varies by specification and configuration |
Go-to-market motion2 records
Distribution channels3 records
Marketing channels5 records
Lange Ag Systems, Inc. product offering
Product offeringCore offering
Lange Ag Systems distributes, installs, and services livestock equipment for swine and dairy producers, designs and builds barn construction and remodeling projects, and supplies silage and grain bagging products including bags, baggers, loaders, unloaders, and bunker covers. The company acts as a value-added regional distributor and turnkey solution provider partnering with leading manufacturers like AP, Vostermans Multifan, L.B. White, SDI, Kelly Ryan, Ag-Bag, Loftness, and Up North Plastics.
Product overview
Lange Ag Systems is a multi-generational family-owned agricultural equipment and construction company that offers a comprehensive portfolio of livestock equipment, facility construction/remodeling services, and silage/grain storage solutions. The product portfolio centers on three core segments: (1) Swine Equipment including ventilation systems, feed systems, feeders/watering, heating, gating/penning/crates/flooring, curtain systems, and chemical dispensers; (2) Dairy Equipment including ventilation, curtain systems, feed systems, and miscellaneous items (mattresses, flooring, stall loops, headlocks, gating, waterers); and (3) Bagging Solutions including Up North silage bags, grain bags, Ag-Bag and Kelly Ryan silage baggers, Loftness grain bagging equipment (loaders, unloaders, augers), and bunker covers from Up North and Raven. The company also provides swine and dairy barn construction/remodeling services, commercial/brewery conveying solutions, and service/repair operations with over 25,000 sq. ft. of parts warehouse. Specialty products include the Lange Liner (PVC interior panel), Ag-Barrier, and Sharp Doors. The company operates primarily as a distributor and installer of manufacturer products, partnering with industry brands like AP, Vostermans Multifan, L.B. White, SDI, Kelly Ryan, Ag-Bag, Loftness, Up North Plastics, and others.
Differentiator
Problem solved
Functional benefit
Products and services
- Swine Ventilation Systems Ventilation solutions for swine facilities including fans, chimneys, inlets, controls, evaporative cooling, filtration systems, and mister/soaking systems designed for climate control in nursery, finishing, farrowing, and gestation operations.
- Swine Feed Systems Bulk feed storage and delivery systems for swine operations including AP bulk feed tanks, PW Aire/Poly bins, AP Flex-Flo, AP Chain Disk, and AP Drop Feeders.
- Swine Feeders and Watering Equipment Feeding and watering equipment for nursery to finishing swine including SDI Feeders, Crystal Springs Feeders, SDI Water Solutions, nipples, and slat mats engineered for durability and reduced feed/water loss.
- Swine Heating Systems Heating solutions for swine facilities including L.B. White Classic and Guardian forced air heaters, LB White Radiant Brooder Heaters, L.B. White Smart Sense heaters, and Better Air Exchangers.
- Swine Gating, Penning, Crates, and Flooring Livestock containment solutions including custom steel gating (nursery, wean to finish, breed sizes), stainless steel gating, farrowing and gestation penning, PVC planking, and flooring systems for swine operations.
- Swine Curtain Systems Curtain systems for managing air quality in swine facilities including AP curtain machines, soffit curtains, and curtain hardware (winches, cables, pulleys).
- Chemical Dispensers and Medicators Medicators for livestock facilities including Chemilizer HN55 Injector, Dosatron DM11F, and Stenner S128 for treatment, medication delivery, and disease prevention in swine operations.
- Dairy Ventilation Systems Cross, tunnel, and end wall ventilation systems for dairy facilities designed to move air at 5-10 mph, featuring Multifan and Expert ventilation equipment.
- Dairy Curtain Systems Roll-O-Matic barn curtain systems designed for cattle comfort with rugged durability, simple operation, and low maintenance.
- Dairy Feed Systems Feed storage and delivery systems for dairy including AP Bulk Feed Tanks, PW Aire Polybins, Haven Industries Rigid Augers, and AP Flex-Flo and Chain Disk feed delivery systems.
- Dairy Miscellaneous Equipment Additional dairy equipment including Pro Mat comfort mats, ARTEX stall dividers and freestall systems, J&D Manufacturing headlock panels, Sioux Steel gating, and Miraco livestock water systems.
- Silage and Grain Bagging Solutions Complete bagging solutions for storing feed, silage, high-moisture corn, grain, and other commodities, including bagging equipment, storage products, and expertise to maximize feed quality while reducing storage costs.
- Up North Silage Bags High-quality silage bags with 2-3x puncture and tear resistance of competitors, available in sizes from 6' x 100' to 14' x 500' for preserving high-value forages.
- Up North Grain Bags Stronger, thicker grain bags designed by Up North Plastics to withstand added stress of dry grain, with 2-3x puncture and tear resistance of foreign competitors, available in 10' x 500' size.
- Silage Baggers (Ag-Bag, Kelly Ryan) Full line of silage bagging equipment including T7060 and T7170 Ag-Bag pull-type baggers, AB1214 Professional Ag-Bagger, and Kelly Ryan baggers in 7', 8', 9', 10', and 12' sizes plus Kelly Ryan Centerline Pro.
- Loftness Grain Bagging Equipment Grain bag loaders, unloaders, and truck augers from Loftness including GL System 10 and GL System 12 loaders, bag unloaders with 1,000-bushel trailer loading in 5-7 minutes, and high-capacity truck unloading augers (11,900 bushels/hour).
- Bunker Covers (Up North, Raven) Multi-layer silage bunker covers including Up North Silage Shield (2 mil) and black/white bunker covers (5 mil), plus Raven FeedFresh covers with DuraSkrim technology, available in sizes from 25' x 100' to 100' x 250'.
- Swine and Dairy Barn Construction and Remodeling Design, construction, and remodeling of swine and dairy facilities including new construction (gestation, farrowing, nursery, finishing, sow units) with turnkey services, plus remodeling for facility upgrades and damage repairs.
- Commercial and Brewery Solutions Conveying and ventilation systems for commercial facilities handling up to 200 pounds per minute, truck washes, and shop heating, with capabilities to transport grains, fine particles, pellets, and ground materials like flour.
- Service, Repairs and Parts Repair and replacement services for livestock equipment and baggers with over 25,000 sq. ft. of warehouse parts inventory, including alarm systems, controllers, curtains, fans, feeders, feed systems, heating, and bagger maintenance.
- Lange Liner Proprietary interior PVC panel that overlays pre-existing steel, 4x thicker than 29 ga. steel with 10-year pro-rated warranty, providing rust, moisture, corrosion, and chemical resistance with Class B1 fire rating.
- Ag-Barrier Specialty product for new or remodel livestock confinement buildings, machine sheds, shops, and garages.
- Sharp Doors Stainless steel entry door solutions engineered to last a lifetime, designed for easy installation and built to perform under demanding and corrosive conditions.
Companies that use Lange Ag Systems, Inc.
Customer profileSegments4 records
Ideal customer profiles4 records
Lange Ag Systems, Inc. technology and API
TechnologyTechnology focussed No
API detail
- Has API
- No
- API docs
- API detail
Core technology
AI maturity
App detail
Feature5 records
Lange Ag Systems, Inc. partnerships and signals
Strategic signalPartnerships
24 partnerships are on record, tiered core and supporting.
- AP (Air Pollution)coreAP is a key manufacturer partner supplying ventilation fans, chimney and inlet systems, controllers, alarm systems, filtration systems, curtain machines, bulk feed tanks, feed delivery systems, PVC planking, and other livestock equipment through Lange Ag Systems' distribution network.
- Vostermans MultifancoreVostermans Multifan supplies ventilation fans and controllers for livestock facilities, distributed through Lange Ag Systems. Products include Multifan Fiberglass Cone Fans and compatible ventilation controls.
- L.B. WhitecoreL.B. White provides heating solutions including Classic Forced Air Heaters, Guardian Forced Air Heaters, Radiant Brooder Heaters, and Smart Sense technologically-advanced heating systems for swine facilities.
- SDI (Stainless Development Inc.)coreSDI supplies stainless steel gating, farrowing crates, gestation penning, pit fan transitions, feeders, and water solutions for swine operations, distributed through Lange Ag Systems.
- ChemilizersupportingChemilizer provides HN55 injectors for chemical dispensing and medication delivery in livestock facilities, distributed through Lange Ag Systems.
- DosatronsupportingDosatron supplies DM11F medicators for livestock facilities, distributed through Lange Ag Systems for efficient medication and chemical delivery.
- StennersupportingStenner provides S128 medicators for livestock facilities, distributed through Lange Ag Systems for treatment and prevention applications.
- Kelly RyancoreKelly Ryan manufactures silage baggers including 7', 8', 9', 10', and 12' models plus Centerline Pro and Bagger Tender units. Lange Ag offers both Kelly Ryan and Ag-Bag baggers in various sizes and configurations.
- Ag-Bag (Ritchie Engineering)coreAg-Bag provides silage baggers including T7060, T7170 pull-type baggers and AB1214 Professional baggers with interchangeable 12' and 14' tunnel options, distributed through Lange Ag Systems.
- LoftnesscoreLoftness manufactures grain bag loaders (GL System 10 and 12), unloaders, and truck unloading augers for 10' and 12' bagging operations. Products offer controlled, predictable results with fast loading/unloading capabilities.
- Up North PlasticscoreUp North Plastics supplies silage bags, grain bags, and bunker covers. Their bags have 2-3x puncture and tear resistance of competitors. Fleet of 300+ semi trucks ensures delivery throughout the region.
- Pro MatsupportingPro Mat supplies mattress and flooring solutions for dairy operations including comfort mats, pasture mats, and pack mats designed for cow comfort and animal health.
- ArtexsupportingArtex supplies stabling products including stall dividers, floor mount freestall systems, post mount freestall systems, and BioRail freestall mounting systems for dairy facilities.
- J&D ManufacturingsupportingJ&D Manufacturing provides Hercules headlock panels and auto-release adjustable superlock panels for dairy facilities, designed for easy installation and adjustability.
- Sioux SteelsupportingSioux Steel supplies livestock gating including Victory gates with lifetime warranty, Z-bar vertical braces, and prairie gold powder coating finish for durability.
- MiracosupportingMiraco supplies livestock water systems ensuring year-round supply of cool, fresh, clean water for optimal livestock management and growth rates.
- CamfilsupportingCamfil provides Pathogen Barrier filtration systems for livestock facilities offering highest possible airflow while maintaining filtration efficiency throughout filter life.
- Haven IndustriessupportingHaven Industries supplies rigid augers for feed delivery systems in dairy operations, distributed through Lange Ag Systems.
- Munters/AerotechsupportingAlternative ventilation fan supplier available through Lange Ag Systems for facilities requiring Munters/Aerotech products.
- Valco/RaydotsupportingAlternative supplier for fans, inlets, and ventilation components available through Lange Ag Systems.
- Pruden/J&D ManufacturingsupportingAlternative ventilation supplier for fans and equipment available through Lange Ag Systems.
- Double LsupportingDouble L supplies inlet systems for ventilation applications, distributed through Lange Ag Systems.
- GSIsupportingGSI provides Edge.com ventilation control and network systems for livestock facility management, distributed through Lange Ag Systems.
- RavensupportingRaven supplies custom-sized FeedFresh silage bunker covers with DuraSkrim technology for ultra-low oxygen transmission rate and superior strength, available through Lange Ag Systems.
Scale indicators4 records
Recent moves1 record
Expansion highlights6 records
Lange Ag Systems, Inc. competitors and assessment
Company assessmentEmerging players
- Nedap Livestock Management: Provides electronic identification, sow and dairy automation, and management systems for livestock producers; comparable in the livestock equipment and monitoring category where Lange is active.
- VDK Agri: Provides livestock housing, ventilation, and feeding solutions across Europe; comparable as an emerging multi-product supplier in the same livestock equipment categories.
Direct peers
- Loftness Specialized Equipment: Manufacturer of grain bagging equipment (GL System 10/12) and other agricultural equipment, currently a key Lange Ag supplier; comparable as a manufacturer whose products are channeled and competed against.
- Crystal Spring Hog Equipment: Manufacturers of swine feeders, waterers, and penning sold through Lange Ag's distribution network; comparable as a competing equipment supplier in the swine category.
- Hog Slat: Largest U.S. swine equipment distributor and turnkey barn builder, offering ventilation, feeding, gating, flooring, and construction services — directly comparable to Lange Ag's swine equipment and construction offering.
- Schauer Agrotronic: Austrian-headquartered manufacturer of livestock equipment (feeding, ventilation, housing) for swine and dairy; comparable as a competitor/partner providing similar categories of equipment.
- Ag-Bag by RCI (Ritchie Engineering): Manufacturer of silage baggers (T7060, T7170, AB1214) competing with Kelly Ryan and other lines Lange distributes; directly comparable as a partner/competitor in silage bagging.
Broad incumbents
- Gea Farm Technologies (Westfalia): Global dairy and livestock equipment manufacturer providing milking, cooling, and barn equipment; comparable as a broad incumbent in dairy equipment space where Lange Ag also operates.
- Big Dutchman: Global livestock equipment manufacturer of housing, feeding, ventilation, and manure handling systems for swine and poultry. Comparable as a competing supplier/partner in the same product categories Lange distributes.
- CTB (Berkshire Hathaway): Parent of multiple livestock equipment brands (e.g., Chore-Time, PigTek, Roxell) producing feeding, ventilation, and housing equipment; comparable as a broad incumbent channel/competitor in livestock equipment.
Market position
Strengths5 records
Weaknesses5 records
Competitive moat4 records
Key risks6 records
Key highlights6 records
Customer concentration
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Lange Ag Systems, Inc. leadership team
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Frequently asked questions about Lange Ag Systems, Inc.
What does Lange Ag Systems, Inc. do?
Lange Ag Systems distributes, installs, and services livestock equipment for swine and dairy producers, designs and builds barn construction and remodeling projects, and supplies silage and grain bagging products including bags, baggers, loaders, unloaders, and bunker covers. The company acts as a value-added regional distributor and turnkey solution provider partnering with leading manufacturers like AP, Vostermans Multifan, L.B. White, SDI, Kelly Ryan, Ag-Bag, Loftness, and Up North Plastics.
Is Lange Ag Systems, Inc. a public or private company?
Lange Ag Systems, Inc. is a private company. It is classified as family owned and is currently operating.
When was Lange Ag Systems, Inc. founded?
Lange Ag Systems, Inc. was founded in 1980. It employs 11 to 50 people.
Where is Lange Ag Systems, Inc. based?
Lange Ag Systems, Inc. is headquartered in Willmar, United States, in the North America region.
How does Lange Ag Systems, Inc. make money?
Five revenue lines are on record. Livestock Equipment Sales are the primary driver. The others are silage and Grain Bagging Solutions, construction and Remodeling Services, service, Repairs, and Parts and commercial and Brewery Solutions.
Who are Lange Ag Systems, Inc.'s main competitors?
Emerging players on record are Nedap Livestock Management and VDK Agri. Direct peers are Loftness Specialized Equipment, Crystal Spring Hog Equipment, Hog Slat, Schauer Agrotronic and Ag-Bag by RCI (Ritchie Engineering). Broad incumbents are Gea Farm Technologies (Westfalia), Big Dutchman and CTB (Berkshire Hathaway).
Does Lange Ag Systems, Inc. have an API?
No public API is recorded for Lange Ag Systems, Inc..
What industry is Lange Ag Systems, Inc. in?
Lange Ag Systems, Inc.'s product category is Agricultural Equipment and Livestock Facility Solutions. Its primary akta.pro industry code is AFAOABAD, On-Farm Grain Handling Equipment (Augers, Conveyors, Elevators), with a secondary code of AFAAAJAJ, Bulk Handling & Conveying for Processing Lines (Augers, Elevators, Conveyors). Its NAICS code is 423820 and its SIC code is 3523.