clark agri service
Clark Agri Service is a family-owned Canadian agricultural group operating Clark Ag Systems, which exclusively distributes poultry equipment (Tecno, Ziggity, Butterfly) across Ontario and Canada via direct sales and regional partners, alongside Clark Egg Farms and Clark Poultry Farms.
- Company typePrivate
- Founded1950
- HeadquartersWellandport, Canada
- Headcount—
- GTM typeB2B
- OfferingHardware or Manufacturing
What clark agri service does
Clark Agri Service is one operating brand under The Clark Companies, a third-generation, family-owned Canadian agricultural group headquartered in Caledonia, Ontario (with a second Ontario location in Palmerston opened in 2025). The corporate entity most central to equipment operations is Clark Ag Systems Ltd., which was formed in 2009 from the merger of W. Murray Clark Ltd. and Farmer Automatic Canada Inc. The group traces its roots to 1925, when Fred Clark opened a chick hatchery, and was formally incorporated under W. Murray Clark in 1950. The Clark Companies umbrella includes Clark Ag Systems (poultry equipment distribution), Clark Agri Service (crop inputs, agronomy and grain handling), Clark Egg Farms (egg production with enriched housing systems), and Clark Poultry Farms (broiler and tom turkey production plus cash crop operations).
Clark Ag Systems is a hardware-led poultry equipment distributor and service provider. It holds exclusive Canadian distribution rights for Tecno layer housing systems (aviary, enriched, pullet rearing), exclusive Ontario distribution for Ziggity watering systems, and Canada-wide distribution of Butterfly Concept feeders. The product catalog spans three core categories — broiler feeding systems, egg/layer production equipment, and poultry ventilation — supported by a deep add-on portfolio from global suppliers including Munters, Exacon, AP Cumberland, Big Dutchman, GSI, Lubing, Hato, Monitrol, Farmer Automatic, and Favorite. Service offerings include system design, professional installation, retrofit/upgrade of aging Ontario barns, and 24/7 emergency technical support.
The business model combines direct enterprise field sales (technical sales reps providing on-farm consultations across Ontario) with a national channel-partner network (South Country Livestock in Alberta, Precision Farm Supplies in BC, Tristar in Saskatchewan/Manitoba, Eric Griffin Agricultural Equipment in Atlantic Canada, and Equipements Modernes in Quebec). Revenue is generated through hardware sales (project-quoted equipment), professional installation services, and ongoing parts/service contracts. Pricing is quote-based and varies by barn size, bird type, configuration and scope; no public pricing or revenue disclosures are available. Customer concentration is dispersed across Ontario poultry producers and broader Canadian farmers reached through regional partners.
clark agri service firmographics
Firmographics- Name
- clark agri service
- Legal name
- Clark Ag Systems Ltd.
- Website
- https://clarkagriservice.com
- Company type
- Private
- Founded year
- 1950
- Operating status
- Operating
- Short description
- Clark Agri Service is a family-owned Canadian agricultural group operating Clark Ag Systems, which exclusively distributes poultry equipment (Tecno, Ziggity, Butterfly) across Ontario and Canada via direct sales and regional partners, alongside Clark Egg Farms and Clark Poultry Farms.
- Ownership category
- akta.pro rank
Where clark agri service is headquartered
LocationHeadquarters
- HQ city
- Wellandport
- HQ country
- Canada
- HQ region
- North America
Offices2 records
Markets served
clark agri service business model
Business model- GTM type
- B2B
- Offering type
- Hardware or Manufacturing
- Cost components
- Personnel, Operations, Supply Chain, Marketing or Sales, Technology or R&D
Revenue model
- Poultry Equipment Sales: Sales of poultry equipment including Tecno layer housing systems (exclusive Canadian supplier), Ziggity watering systems (exclusive Ontario distributor), Butterfly Concept feeders (Canada-wide distributor), ventilation systems, feeding systems, and egg production equipment. Equipment is sold directly to poultry producers and through national distribution network.
- Installation Services: Professional installation of poultry equipment including system design, layout planning, professional installation, and system setup for new barns and upgrades.
- Parts and Service: Replacement parts, ongoing maintenance, repairs, and 24/7 emergency service support for all types of poultry operations across Canada.
Pricing tiers
| Model | Billing | Price |
|---|---|---|
| Other | Multi-year contract | Equipment and installation services are quoted on a project-specific basis |
Go-to-market motion2 records
Distribution channels2 records
Marketing channels5 records
clark agri service product offering
Product offeringCore offering
Clark Agri Service, through its Clark AG Systems division, distributes poultry equipment including layer housing, broiler feeding, watering, ventilation, heating, lighting, and egg collection systems across Ontario and Canada. The company holds exclusive distribution rights for Tecno layer housing (Canada), Ziggity watering (Ontario), and Butterfly Concept feeders (Canada-wide). It also provides custom ventilation system design, professional installation, equipment retrofits/upgrades, parts supply, and 24/7 emergency service and support for poultry producers.
Product overview
Clark AG Systems is a hardware-focused poultry equipment company offering integrated solutions across three core product areas: broiler feeding systems, egg/layer production equipment, and poultry ventilation systems. The company's core differentiated offerings include exclusive distribution rights: as the exclusive Canadian supplier of Tecno layer housing systems (including aviary, enriched, and pullet rearing systems), exclusive Ontario distributor of Ziggity watering systems, and Canada-wide distributor of Butterfly Concept feeders. Supporting these core systems is a comprehensive portfolio of add-on modules including ventilation equipment (Munters fans, Exacon fans, GSI Monocoque fans), environmental controls (Monitrol Genius, GSI Edge, Intellia light controls), heating systems (Brant Radiant, SRP EvenGrow tube heaters), lighting solutions (Hato, CBM, Sylvania LED), feed storage and delivery systems (Meridian smooth wall bins, Big Dutchman feeders, AP Cumberland feeders), and watering/cooling equipment. The company provides system design, professional installation, upgrades, and 24/7 emergency service/support for operations across Ontario and Canada.
Differentiator
Problem solved
Functional benefit
Products and services
- Tecno Layer Housing Systems Complete egg production housing systems including aviary, enriched, and pullet rearing systems. Clark AG Systems is the exclusive Canadian supplier of Tecno equipment, serving commercial egg producers across Canada.
- Ziggity Watering Systems Nipple watering systems for poultry including Max8, Max3, and T-Max Turkey Drinker models. Clark AG Systems is the exclusive Ontario distributor of Ziggity systems.
- Butterfly Concept Feeders Feed pans and feeding systems for broiler chickens. Clark AG Systems is the Canada-wide distributor of Butterfly Concept feeders.
- Broiler Feeding Systems Complete broiler feeding solutions including system design, supply, installation, upgrades, and ongoing support for Ontario poultry farms.
- Egg Production Equipment
- Poultry Ventilation Systems
- Turkey Production Equipment
- Installation, Parts and 24/7 Service Support
Quantifiable outcome
- Over 75 years serving Canadian poultry farmers
- +2 more outcomes
Companies that use clark agri service
Customer profileNamed customers1 record
Segments3 records
Ideal customer profiles3 records
clark agri service technology and API
TechnologyTechnology focussed No
API detail
- Has API
- No
- API docs
- API detail
Core technology
AI maturity
App detail
Feature4 records
clark agri service partnerships and signals
Strategic signalPartnerships
Eleven partnerships are on record, tiered regional, core, strategic and major.
- South Country LivestockregionalAlberta-based partner providing sales, service, and installation support. Contact: Ryan Santrau, 1125 36th Street N, Lethbridge, Alberta T1H 6L5, 403.329.0155
- Precision Farm Supplies Ltd.regionalBritish Columbia partner providing sales, service, parts, and installation. Contact: Berry Binnendyk, 5555 Inter-Provincial Hwy, Abbotsford, BC V3G 2P5, 778-809-4858
- TristarregionalSaskatchewan and Manitoba partner providing sales, service, parts, and installation. Contact: Bill Penner, 26147 Wiens Rd, Box 40, Grunthal, MB R0A 0R0, 204-434-6801
- Eric Griffin Agricultural Equipment Ltd.regionalAtlantic Canada partner (New Brunswick, Newfoundland & Labrador, Nova Scotia, P.E.I.) providing sales, service, parts, and installation. Contact: Eric Griffin, 140 Canaan Cross Road, Kentville, NS B4N 3V8, 902-679-1910
- Equipements ModernesregionalQuebec partner providing poultry equipment sales and service. Contact: Mario Godbout, 514.803.5431
- TecnocoreExclusive Canadian supplier of Tecno layer housing systems. Tecno has been around for over 40 years and is one of the most widely known firms globally in poultry equipment. Offerings include enriched, aviary, and pullet rearing housing options.
- University of GuelphstrategicResearch partnership with University of Guelph to study layer behaviour in emerging housing systems. Small-scale installations provided to Arkell Research Facility where Dr. Tina Widowski led the research advancing industry understanding of bird welfare in aviary environments.
- Butterfly ConceptcoreExclusive Canadian distributor of innovative Butterfly feeders, expanding portfolio of advanced poultry equipment solutions for broiler operations.
- Farmer AutomaticmajorPartnership to supply Farmer Automatic classic layer cages with integrated manure belts. In 2007, Clark acquired Farmer Automatic Canada, expanding from distributor to national supplier.
- Ziggity SystemscoreExclusive Ontario distributor of Ziggity watering systems. European-style nipple drinkers became industry standard and Clark became one of Ziggity's major Canadian distributors.
- Favorite EquipmentmajorCanadian distributor for Favorite line of poultry equipment including cage systems, aligning with evolving industry standards and producer needs. This partnership introduced a new generation of cage systems to Clark customers.
Scale indicators3 records
Recent moves6 records
Expansion highlights5 records
clark agri service competitors and assessment
Company assessmentDirect peers
- Big Dutchman: Global market leader in poultry housing, feeding, and climate control systems. Directly comparable as the dominant manufacturer whose Tecno, Ziggity, and Butterfly brands Clark distributes in Canada — competes head-to-head where manufacturers sell direct.
- Vencomatic Group: Dutch manufacturer of poultry housing systems including aviary and enriched colony systems. Directly comparable to Tecno and Farmer Automatic offerings Clark distributes — competes in the same Canadian welfare-housing upgrade market.
- Chore-Time (CTB Inc.): US-based manufacturer of poultry and egg production equipment including feeding, ventilation, and climate control. Offers overlapping product categories to Clark's portfolio and competes for similar North American poultry producer customers.
- GSI (Grain Systems Inc.): AGCO-owned manufacturer of grain handling and poultry production equipment including feed bins, fans, and controllers — many of which Clark distributes as a channel partner. Directly comparable product lines in feeding, ventilation, and controls.
- Facco: Italian poultry equipment manufacturer specializing in cage, aviary, and enriched housing systems. Competes with Tecno and Farmer Automatic in the welfare-housing segment where Clark is the Canadian distribution channel.
- Hellmann Poultry GmbH & Co. KG: German manufacturer of poultry housing and feeding systems for layers and broilers. Offers comparable product categories to Clark's portfolio and could pursue Canadian distribution through competing channels.
- Jansen Poultry Equipment: Dutch manufacturer specializing in broiler, layer, and pullet rearing equipment including aviary systems. Competes with Tecno/Farmer Automatic/Butterfly brands in the welfare-housing and broiler equipment categories Clark serves.
- SKIOLD: Danish agricultural equipment group offering poultry housing, feeding, and climate control solutions. Comparable product breadth to Clark's portfolio and a potential direct competitor for Canadian poultry producer contracts.
Broad incumbents
- AGCO Corporation: Global agricultural equipment manufacturer that acquired Farmer Automatic GmbH in 2015 — a brand Clark previously co-distributed in Canada. AGCO's GSI division now directly competes in poultry feeding, ventilation, and housing markets where Clark operates.
- Munters: Global climate control and ventilation specialist — Clark is a distributor of Munters barn fans in Canada. Operates more broadly across industrial ventilation, but its agricultural division directly overlaps with Clark's poultry ventilation offerings.
Market position
Strengths5 records
Weaknesses5 records
Competitive moat5 records
Key risks6 records
Key highlights7 records
Customer concentration
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clark agri service leadership team
Management profileNumber of profiles
Profiles7 records
clark agri service subsidiaries and ownership
Company hierarchySubsidiaries2 records
clark agri service funding detail
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Frequently asked questions about clark agri service
What does clark agri service do?
Clark Agri Service, through its Clark AG Systems division, distributes poultry equipment including layer housing, broiler feeding, watering, ventilation, heating, lighting, and egg collection systems across Ontario and Canada. The company holds exclusive distribution rights for Tecno layer housing (Canada), Ziggity watering (Ontario), and Butterfly Concept feeders (Canada-wide). It also provides custom ventilation system design, professional installation, equipment retrofits/upgrades, parts supply, and 24/7 emergency service and support for poultry producers.
Is clark agri service a public or private company?
clark agri service is a private company. It is classified as family owned and is currently operating.
When was clark agri service founded?
clark agri service was founded in 1950.
Where is clark agri service based?
clark agri service is headquartered in Wellandport, Canada, in the North America region.
How does clark agri service make money?
Three revenue lines are on record. Poultry Equipment Sales are the primary driver. The others are installation Services and parts and Service.
Who are clark agri service's main competitors?
Direct peers on record are Big Dutchman, Vencomatic Group, Chore-Time (CTB Inc.), GSI (Grain Systems Inc.), Facco, Hellmann Poultry GmbH & Co. KG, Jansen Poultry Equipment and SKIOLD. Broad incumbents are AGCO Corporation and Munters.
Does clark agri service have an API?
No public API is recorded for clark agri service.