About Us

Ag Growth International (AGI) is a leading manufacturer of portable and stationary grain handling, storage and conditioning equipment, including augers, belt conveyors, storage bins, handling accessories and aeration equipment. AGI has manufacturing facilities in Canada, the United States, the United Kingdom and Finland.

AGI was established in 1996, and launched an Initial Public Offering in May 2004. AGI has pursued a strategy of organic growth complemented by strategic acquisitions to become the preferred supplier of high-quality grain handling equipment and related products for both dealers and farmers. Acquisitions in support of this strategy include, Batco Manufacturing (specialty crop belt conveyors), Wheatheart Manufacturing (grain handling equipment), Westfield Industries (portable grain augers), Edwards Group (Grain Guard and Keho brand aeration, grain drying and storage equipment), Hi Roller (enclosed belt conveyors), Twister (galvanized grain bins), Union Iron (material handling and storage equipment), Applegate Livestock Equipment (livestock equipment), Mepu (grain-drying systems), Franklin Enterprises (custom manufacturing), Tramco (bulk material handling equipment) and Airlanco (air management systems). Our corporate divisions represent some of the most recognized brands serving agriculture globally, in some cases with more than 150 years of experience.


Commercial duty enclosed belt conveyors for handling dry, dusty products. A patented reload feature makes Hi Roller the first choice for high throughput terminals and processing facilities worldwide.		Union Iron offers of several lines of material-handling and storage equipment for use in the commercial and industrial markets. Founded in 1852, Union Iron's product catalog includes temporary grain storage systems, bucket elevators, drag conveyors, screw conveyors, truck probes, towers and trusses, distributors, facility load-out equipment and corn degerminators.


With capacities up to 10,000 BPH, HSI galvanized bucket elevators, chain conveyors and structural equipment are ideally suited to large farms, small commercial facilities and industrial markets. The HSI Brand name dates back to the 1940’s.		Grain Guard offers grain storage bins, perforated bin flooring, specialized ducting for hopper bottom bins, aeration equipment and low temperature heaters. Grain Guard is the industry grain storage expert and provides proven solutions for natural air drying and conditioning of stored grain.


Keho high-speed centrifugal aeration fans are designed to give superior performance at higher static pressures to meet the demands of today’s farming applications.		Westfield is the leading North American manufacturer of portable grain augers . Established in 1950, Westfield produces an extensive line of grain augers and bin unloading equipment.


Franklin is a custom manufacturer providing manufacturing, design and engineering services. Established in 1979, Franklin offers significant manufacturing flexibility and a wide range of modern and sophisticated Computer Numerical Control (CNC) fabrication equipment.		Airlanco is your source for Air Management Equipment. We specialize in designing and manufacturing custom solutions for a wide range of industries. You'll find our air filtration systems at work helping companies meet OSHA, EPA, and other clean air guidelines.


Founded in 1967, Tramco manufactures premier bulk material handling equipment primarily for the grain and oilseed processing industry. Tramco’s European manufacturing facility supplies the EU with European spec equipment.		Batco manufactures portable belt conveyors used in storage and handling of seed, grain and fertilizer. These conveyors are ideal where gentle handling of the product is required. Established in 1992, Batco also produces custom conveyor solutions.


Established in 1976, Twister is a leading Western Canadian manufacturer of corrugated steel bins in flat and hopper bottom configurations.		Wheatheart was established in 1973 and offers portable grain augers including specialized self-propelled options, grain-handling accessories and fencing equipment.


Established in 1955, Applegate offers a comprehensive line of cattle-handling and containment equipment.		Established in 1952, Mepu offers industrial and commercial grain-drying systems with a complete range of portable and stationary models.