AGRA Industries is a global leader in innovative material handling, drying, and bulk storage solutions. Our team serves the seed, feed, sand mining, wood pellet/biomass, and bio-based fuel industries. We are known for practical engineering, robust equipment, quick turnaround times, and our commitment to safety.
AGRA Industries, Inc. offers design, fabrication, equipment supply, and construction to our niche industrial agricultural markets of the feed, seed, grain, and biofuels industries. This expertise includes complete new turnkey processes such as feed mills, seed processing plants, grain handling and storage facilities, and biofuel and biochemical plants.
AGRA manufactures a complete line of bolt-together bin systems, rack and pinion gates, seed corn dryers, husk choppers, bag splitters, seed quality GEN-EL® “continuous cup” bucket elevators, belt conveyors, vibratory conveyors, catwalks and towers, and our exclusive patent pending vertical tank design for field-erected process and storage tanks. Our engineering and manufacturing facilities enable us to offer comprehensive design, quality steel fabrication, and construction of completely new facilities or remodeling of existing facilities.
With AGRA’s combined resources, we are meeting customers’ needs with the goal of ensuring efficiency and profitability. Our convenient Midwest location in central Wisconsin has no geographic boundaries, making AGRA your steel fabricator and general contractor of choice. AGRA can offer any customer high-quality project options, cost-effective solutions, and complete satisfaction.
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AGRA’s core business has evolved with itscomplete emphasis on niche industrial agriculture markets with an expertise in steel fabrication and construction going back to the early ‘60s. This mix of equipment manufacturing and construction know-how, along with stringent construction safety procedures, has allowed AGRA to become a premier general contractor and equipment supplier to the feed, seed, grain, and biofuels industries.
With decades of experience and a commitment to excellence, we specialize in a wide range of services, including steel fabrication, general contracting, seed processing, ethanol production, equipment manufacturing, and more. Whether you need innovative solutions for feed mills, grain handling, bulk storage, or biomass pellets, we've got you covered.
Our state-of-the-art steel fabrication facilities and expert team enable us to create custom solutions for your specific needs. As a full-service general contractor, we oversee every step of the project, from conception to completion, ensuring exceptional quality and timely delivery.
With AGRA Industries, you can expect cutting-edge technology and processes for seed processing and ethanol production. We optimize your operations to maximize efficiency and yield, making sure you stay ahead in today's competitive agricultural landscape.
Our equipment manufacturing division is dedicated to producing top-of-the-line machinery that guarantees superior performance and durability. Coupled with our expertise in feed mills, we help you streamline your production process, enhancing productivity and profitability.
Efficient grain handling and bulk storage are crucial for any agricultural operation. AGRA Industries offers innovative solutions to manage and store your grains securely, reducing wastage and ensuring seamless distribution.
As pioneers in the industry, we understand the unique challenges faced by modern-day agricultural businesses. Our comprehensive suite of industrial agricultural solutions empowers you to adapt and thrive in an ever-changing market.
Looking to explore renewable energy sources? AGRA Industries provides cutting-edge biomass pellet solutions, allowing you to harness sustainable energy efficiently. Additionally, our seed corn dryers help preserve the quality of your seeds, ensuring better yields.
Enhance your agricultural processes with our husk choppers that reduce waste and increase the usability of agricultural byproducts. Furthermore, our conveyors, including vibrating conveyors, facilitate seamless material handling, minimizing downtime and maximizing productivity.
1962 – Founded by Roger W. Hinner, Merrill Iron & Steel, Inc. started in a small facility on Tannery Road in Merrill, WI. Detailing, manufacturing, and installing steel steps (fire escapes), tanks, and feed mill storage facilities were all part of the initial sales efforts.
1975 – Roger constructed a manufacturing facility located at 1211 West Water Street in Merrill, WI. The company, Merrill Iron & Steel, expanded to include two main lines of business. One line of business was focused exclusively on structural steel fabrication, and the other consisted of products manufactured for use in the agriculture industry.
1976 – Roger’s two sons, Pat Hinner and Bob Hinner, managed and expanded the agricultural business, increasing the product line to include the construction of complete seed plants and seed plant components such as: corn dryers, choppers, conveying systems, bulk storage units, conditioning towers, and other related areas.
1989 – Pat Hinner was appointed manager of the agriculture division.
1994 – The Hinner family purchased a manufacturing facility in Schofield, WI, resulting in the two divisions being physically split, with the structural division based in Schofield and the agricultural division based in Merrill, WI.
1998 – Roger W. Hinner retired allowing Pat and Bob Hinner to exclusively purchase the agricultural division of Merrill Iron & Steel. AGRA Construction, Co. was formed.
2001 – AGRA Industries, Inc. was formed. (Hereinafter jointly referred to as the “Company”) The Company is the parent company of: Merrill Fab, Inc. and AGRA Construction Company, Inc.
2006 – AGRA Industries, Inc. expanded fabrication capabilities and engineering capabilities adding 25,000 sq. ft of fabrication area and 2,500 sq. ft. of office space for engineering and detailing to its Merrill, WI Corporate Office and Manufacturing Facility.
2007 – AGRA applies for a patent on a new tank design and erection process.
2012 – AGRA’s fabrication division, Merrill Fab, receives AISC Certification.
2019 – AGRA applies for two industry-changing patents in the oil and gas and biomass industries.
2021– AGRA invested heavily into processing and welding automation with the addition of a robotic structural processing line, Hi definition five axis burn table, and robotic welding cell.
At AGRA, safety always comes first. We strive for the highest safety standards on our projects, and we demand careful attention to all company operations by those directly or indirectly involved. Our safety program has been developed to ensure compliance with federal, state, and local regulations, with particular emphasis on Occupational Safety and Health Act of 1970 (OSHA) and OSHA requirements that apply to our construction operations.
Our corporate safety director makes regular site visits. On-site orientations are conducted for all new contractors and workers. Weekly site walkthroughs are performed, and audits are prepared and distributed to all AGRA foreman and subcontractors. When the corporate safety director is not onsite, this will be done by the AGRA Construction site superintendent or foreman.
When the owner’s scope of supply requires it, a full-time safety person will be onsite during all working hours. When this is not a requirement, the AGRA Construction site superintendent or foreman will oversee safety on the site.
For more information about how we can help you and your business, contact us at 1-800-842-8033 or 1-715-536-9584. We look forward to being your solution for all your agriculture construction needs.
