Kroes Northwest, Inc.

What Kroes Northwest, Inc. does

Founded in 1980 and headquartered at 9525 Rickreall Road in Rickreall, Oregon, Kroes Northwest, Inc. is a privately held construction and systems company. It primarily serves agricultural operations, alongside industrial facilities and commercial properties, with excavation, concrete and structural work, steel and pre-engineered metal buildings, facility upgrades and repairs, and custom fabrication. The primary company record supports these facts.

Kroes Northwest supplies and installs dairy equipment spanning water troughs, dual-chamber DCC waterbeds, Topcool ventilation systems, Promat pasture mats, inBarn headlocks, gates and freestalls, and Brown Weight float valves. The portfolio also includes material-handling and utility systems, with custom fabrication available for facility-specific requirements. The disclosed technologies are primarily mechanical or product-engineering features, including DCC's patented dual-chamber waterbed design and the Brown Weight Valve's spring-loaded, weight-based operation using HDPE and stainless steel components.

Kroes Northwest has three principal revenue mechanisms: quote-based construction projects; equipment and systems supply and installation; and on-call service, repairs, upgrades, and preventive maintenance. Its go-to-market model is direct and consultative, using site assessment, custom design, a website 3D configurator, email, phone, and 24/7 field service. Public pricing is not listed, and the source does not disclose recurring contract terms, project values, or customer-level revenue.

Name

Kroes Northwest, Inc.

Legal name

Kroes Northwest, Inc.

Website

https://knw-inc.com

Company type

Private

Founded year

1980

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

1–10 employees

Short description

Kroes Northwest is an Oregon-based contractor and systems integrator serving agricultural, industrial, and commercial clients with construction, dairy equipment, fabrication, 24/7 field service, and long-term maintenance support across facility lifecycles.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Agricultural Construction Services

NAICS

Water Supply and Irrigation Systems (22131)

SIC

Farm Machinery & Equipment (3523), Agricultural Services (700)

akta.pro primary industry

Manure & Nutrient Management (On-Farm) (AFAEACAH)

akta.pro secondary industry

Irrigation Operation, Maintenance & Repair (Pumps, Valves, Controllers) (AFACAFAD)

Keywords

• Dairy farm construction
• Agricultural construction services
• Dairy equipment supply
• Steel building construction
• Dairy barn systems

Headquarters

HQ city

Rickreall

HQ country

United States

HQ region

North America

Offices1 record

Markets served

GTM type

B2B

Offering type

Services

Cost components

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

Revenue model

1. Construction Services: Full-service construction support from site preparation through project completion. Services include excavation, concrete foundations and flatwork, structural construction, steel buildings, pre-engineered metal buildings, pole buildings, facility expansions and upgrades, commodity/equipment/utility structures, and custom fabrication. Project-based revenue.
2. Equipment and Systems Supply and Installation: Supply and installation of dairy equipment including water troughs, waterbeds, ventilation systems, pasture mats, headlocks, gates, freestalls, and float valves. Equipment is sourced from manufacturers like inBarn, DCC, Promat, and Topcool.
3. Service and Support: On-call service, repairs, upgrades, and preventive maintenance for mechanical systems, waste handling infrastructure, controls, irrigation, and system troubleshooting. Includes 24/7 on-call technicians, manure equipment sales, alley scrapers, manure separation systems, controls and VFDs, irrigation services, and custom fabrication.

Pricing tiers

Go-to-market motion2 records

Distribution channels1 record

Marketing channels3 records

Core offering

Kroes Northwest, Inc. provides full-service construction support — including excavation, concrete, structural and steel building construction, facility upgrades, custom fabrication — and supplies and installs dairy farm equipment such as water troughs, waterbeds, ventilation systems, pasture mats, headlocks, gates, freestalls, and float valves. A 24/7 service department delivers on-call repairs, manure management, irrigation, and preventive maintenance.

Product overview

Kroes Northwest is an Oregon-based construction and systems company offering a portfolio of construction services and dairy equipment products. The core offering combines full-service construction (excavation, concrete, structural, steel buildings, fabrication) with a comprehensive line of dairy equipment including inBarn water troughs, DCC waterbeds (ISO XC, ISO, and Wave variants), Topcool ventilation systems, Promat pasture mats, inBarn headlocks, inBarn gates, inBarn freestalls, and Brown Weight float valves. The company also provides a 24/7 Service Department for ongoing support, repairs, and maintenance of manure management systems, irrigation, and dairy equipment throughout their lifecycle.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Products and services

• Construction Services Full-service construction support from site preparation through project completion, including excavation, concrete, structural construction, steel buildings, pre-engineered metal buildings, pole buildings, facility expansions and upgrades, commodity/equipment/utility structures, and custom fabrication. Targeted at agricultural, industrial, and commercial clients in the Pacific Northwest.
• inBarn Water Troughs Durable dairy water trough systems supplied and installed by Kroes Northwest. Features easy flush-out design, user-friendly lock-bar, two-piece hood, sizes from 4' to 12', and floor- or wall-mounted options. For dairy operations requiring consistent, easy-clean water access.
• DCC Waterbeds Dairy stall bedding solutions using patented dual-chamber technology for cow comfort, pressure relief, and moisture shedding. Available in three variants: DCC ISO XC (ultimate comfort), DCC ISO (proven dual-chamber performance), and DCC Wave (memory foam and water chambers). Supplied and supported by Kroes Northwest.
• Topcool Ventilation Systems Premium ventilation and cooling solutions engineered to improve airflow, reduce humidity, and help dairy herds manage heat stress year-round. Includes fans and accessories for various barn layouts. Offered by Kroes Northwest for dairy barns.
• Promat Pasture Mats Rubber crumb-filled mattress technology that recreates a pasture-like surface for dairy cow comfort. Available in lengths of 54", 60", 63", 66", and 72". Supplied and installed by Kroes Northwest with 3-year warranty for freestall and 2-year warranty for tie stall installations.
• inBarn Headlocks Durable headlock systems supplied by Kroes Northwest for safe cattle securing, handling, and care. Features over 55 sizes, galvanization options (pre-galvanized and hot-dipped), low-maintenance design, cow-friendly quick-release mechanisms, and quiet operation.
• inBarn Gates Adjustable dairy gates supplied by Kroes Northwest, built for strength, safety, and daily use. Available in 3-bar, 4-bar, and 5-bar configurations with man pass options, adjustable widths, and hot-dipped or pre-galvanized finishes.
• inBarn Freestalls Freestall systems supplied and installed by Kroes Northwest, engineered to promote natural lying behavior, reduce injuries, and withstand dairy environment demands. Features closed-loop stall design and durable galvanized construction (hot-dipped or pre-galvanized).
• Brown Weight Float Valves Spring-loaded float valves stocked and supplied by Kroes Northwest, using a weight-based design that opens when water is needed and closes when full. Features machined HDPE housing and weight for corrosion resistance, stainless steel metal parts, and is available in multiple sizes for underwater mounting.
• Service Department 24/7 on-call service department providing manure equipment sales, alley scrapers, manure separation systems, manure management design, controls and VFDs, irrigation design, sales and installation, traveler and big gun service, hose repairs, custom fabrication, and feed mixer repair for agricultural and industrial clients.

Segments3 records

Ideal customer profiles3 records

Technology focussed No

API detail

Has API

No

API docs

API detail

Core technology

AI maturity

App detail

Feature2 records

Partnerships

Four partnerships are on record, tiered core.

• inBarncoreTechnology or IntegrationKroes Northwest supplies and installs inBarn water trough systems, headlocks, gates, and freestalls. inBarn is described as a trusted manufacturer known for durable, dairy-proven equipment. Products feature easy maintenance designs, galvanization options, and cow-friendly mechanisms.
• DCC (Dairy Comfort Company)coreTechnology or IntegrationKroes Northwest supplies and supports multiple DCC waterbed solutions including DCC ISO XC, DCC ISO, and DCC Wave waterbeds. DCC waterbeds feature patented dual-chamber technology designed for cow comfort, pressure relief, and moisture shedding in dairy barns.
• PromatcoreTechnology or IntegrationKroes Northwest supplies and installs Promat Pasture Mat systems, a trusted comfort solution in the dairy industry with decades of proven performance. Systems include rubber crumb-filled mattress technology with comfort pads and durable covers.
• TopcoolcoreTechnology or IntegrationKroes Northwest offers Topcool ventilation and cooling solutions engineered to improve airflow, reduce humidity, and help dairy herds beat heat stress year-round. Solutions include fans and accessories for various barn layouts.

Scale indicators2 records

Recent moves4 records

Expansion highlights5 records

Regional players

• Papé Group: Papé is a major Pacific Northwest agricultural and construction equipment dealer with deep Oregon roots; it competes for the same dairy operator equipment dollars and contractor relationships, making it the most directly comparable regional peer to Kroes Northwest.

Direct peers

• Stotz Equipment: Stotz Equipment is a multi-state agricultural equipment dealer serving the western US with dairy, livestock, and farm equipment categories; its product-and-service mix overlaps Kroes' equipment supply plus service model.

Broad incumbents

• RDO Equipment Co. RDO is a large multi-state agricultural and construction equipment dealer that serves dairy and livestock operations across the western US; while broader in scope, it overlaps on equipment supply, service, and construction support for farm operators in the region.
• Lely: Lely is a major dairy automation and equipment manufacturer known for robotic milking and barn systems; while differentiated by automation, its barn equipment line overlaps headlocks, gates, and freestall categories supplied by Kroes' inBarn partnership.
• BouMatic: BouMatic supplies dairy milking, cooling, and barn infrastructure equipment globally with a strong North American presence; it represents an adjacent competitor in the same dairy equipment ecosystem Kroes serves, particularly via dealer and installer channels.
• DeLaval: DeLaval is a global dairy equipment manufacturer covering milking, cooling, ventilation, and cow comfort categories; it operates upstream of Kroes but also competes for retrofit and installation work through direct and dealer channels, particularly relevant on ventilation and waterbed lines.
• GEA Group: GEA is one of the largest dairy equipment manufacturers globally, offering barn equipment, milking systems, and manure management — categories where Kroes supplies and installs third-party gear, making GEA a relevant upstream/adjacent competitor to track.

Market position

Strengths4 records

Weaknesses4 records

Competitive moat6 records

Key risks5 records

Key highlights5 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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