Quarterly Snapshot Issue 7

IN THIS ISSUE

  • FEATURED PROJECT

  • FEATURED PRODUCT

  • INSIDE AGRISTEEL

  • FEATURED DISTRIBUTOR 

 FEATURED PROJECT

AGRISTEEL DISTRIBUTOR - Ruchty Builders, Inc.

LOCATION - New Weston, OH

AgriSteel's all-time highest producing distributor Ruchty Builders, Inc. completed construction on their own 20,500 square foot AgriSteel building at their home office. The facility includes 5 bays, a loading dock, mezzanine, and a 30' x 164' lean-to on the back side of the building. The building has an 80' clear span and is lined with the Skyliner Insulation System which gives the interior of the facility a bright crisp appearance.

FEATURED PRODUCT

End Channel Embedment

The end channel embedment is a great and inexpensive upgrade to your customer's new project.
An end channel embedment adds protection to the end of concrete walls in the barn and helps to eliminate damages caused by knocking the wall with heavy equipment during the feeding and cleaning process. The embedment's smooth surface and rounded corners prevents injury to the animal if rubbed against.

The end channel embedment is set into the concrete wall during the pouring of the concrete and adds a nice touch to the barn.

This is an end channel embedment prior to being placed in the concrete wall.

The end channel embedment is offered in three standard sizes of 2', 4', and 5'. AgriSteel can custom design and size them to your request as seen in the above picture of a walk-through foot bath.

INSIDE AGRISTEEL

CHRIS HULTMAN

ESTIMATOR

Agristeel is excited to share the news of Chris Hultman joining the team as our new estimator. Chris has a strong knack for details and a drive to understanding the most intricate parts of any process.

Chris moved to Appleton 16 years ago from Madison. He graduated from Global University in Medical Assisting. After several years in the industry, he had a change of heart and felt better suited in the manufacturing and logistics field.

Prior to joining AgriSteel, Chris worked at Oshkosh Logistics, Pioneer Metal Finishing, Green Bay Packaging, & American Paper Converters.

When Chris is not at work, he enjoys discing, drawing, watching movies and playing Sudoku.

FEATURED DISTRIBUTOR

RYAN SERVICES

NEW PARIS, PA

Ryan Services, Inc. is one of Central Pennsylvania's leading contractors with over 30 years of experience specializing in commercial, industrial, and agricultural buildings.

They offer design, construction, concrete, crane, excavation, and heavy transportation services. The Ryan Services team is dedicated to quality and safety in every job they do.

Quarterly Snapshot Issue 6

    IN THIS ISSUE

  • FEATURED PROJECT

  • FEATURED PRODUCT

  • INSIDE AGRISTEEL

  • FEATURED DISTRIBUTOR 

 FEATURED PROJECT

AGRISTEEL DISTRIBUTOR -MIDWEST METALS

LOCATION - MANCHESTER, IA

Midwest Metals has completed construction at NFO Livestock. Midwest Metals completed the construction of a 177' x 216' cattle auction building in the fall of 2022. The building has a dual slop, with a multi-pitch roof. The new building has enclosed in the existing auctioning arena and the animal sorting area. It is a beautiful upgrade to their facilities.

FEATURED PRODUCT

Ladders Stairs & Gates

AgriSteel fabricates more than just buildings! We are well versed in fabricating custom items such as ladders, stairs, and gates.

We design, fabricate, and ship set in place stairs to your specs. In addition to stairs, we can do the same with ladders. Ladders can be a bare ladder or fabricated with a safety cage or security gate.

Our custom gates are built to length with many add-on options available such as a bi-fold function, quick latches, j-hooks, and more.

 INSIDE AGRISTEEL

AL SPOEHR

PRODUCTION MANAGER

Al has been with the AgriSteel team for 11 years as both a General Manager and currently as the Production Manager.

When Al became a part of the AgriSteel team, he brought a great amount of production experience with him. He worked in a mill for 20 years. During his last 2 years of employment there, he received his certification in Structural Steel Welding from NWTC. He got his start in welding with repairing, modifying, and building his own race cars. He then went on to run his own business for 14 years where his specialities were structural steel, building stairs, and ornamental iron.

In addition to being AWS certified, in 2018 Al became a CWB (Canadian Welders Bureau) Certified Welding Supervisor.

In Al's free time he enjoys golfing, hunting, playing cards, and spending time with family and friends.

FEATURED DISTRIBUTOR

DAIRY LANE SYSTEMS

ONTARIO, CANADA

For over 30 years, Dairy Lane Systems has been a leader in the Canadian dairy industry.  DLS has evolved into a jack of all trades.  Their roots started as a milking equipment service company and quickly added on a barn design & layout service. Soon after, DLS began supplying and installing headlocks and freestalls. They became a major manure equipment supplier quickly after that.  In 2010 they started a biogas division.  In 2015 they formed DLS Structures and began erecting steel frame buildings with AgriSteel's frames.  In 2021 DLS formed another division called DLS Manufacturing, which fabricates their own milking equipment product line which includes parlor cabinets, stalls, crowd gates, and sort gates. Shortly thereafter, DLS and GEA collaborated in creating a new partnership.  GEA became the exclusive provider of the DLS parlor stalls.  DLS's manufactured parlor stalls became GEA branded and are now sold across North America exclusively through GEA Dealers. Dairy Lane Systems currently has 5 locations and over 100 employees.  They bring a great deal of knowledge not only to the Canadian dairy market, but across the world. 

Quarterly Snapshot Issue 5

    IN THIS ISSUE

  • FEATURED PROJECT

  • FEATURED PRODUCT

  • INSIDE AGRISTEEL

  • NEW DISTRIBUTOR 

 FEATURED PROJECT

AGRISTEEL DISTRIBUTOR - TENCORP, INC. 

LOCATION - KELLOG, IA

TenCorp, Inc. has completed construction on a 50x250 steel frame mono-slope building in Kellog, IA. The cattle building has a headered front sidewall in bays 9 and 10, which is a designated manure stacking area. The building utilizes 26 gauge PBR roof paneling with a DripX condensation blocker. 

Bay Runner is an advanced commercial solution that delivers worker protection and installation cost-savings that surpasses industry standards and expectations for roofing insulation installations. 

Bay Runner is a patented fall prevention and fall protection facing-first insulation system for insulating and roofing metal buildings. The Bay Runner system has been tested and approved by an independent third party laboratory for OSHA Standards regarding both fall prevention and fall protection. 

The Bay Runner Insulation Systems has been designed to not only provide a safe method of insulation for a metal-building roof, it also provides a very efficient method of set-up and operation. The Bay Runner system arrives at the job site ready to quickly and easily be placed on the roof. Once on the roof, the manpower required to operate the system is very minimal, allowing for more time and manpower spent roofing. 

VISIT BAY RUNNER WEBSITE

INSIDE AGRISTEEL

EMPLOYEE OWNERSHIP MONTH

Did you know...AgriSteel is 100% Employee Owned?  We had a cookout this month to celebrate Employee Ownership Appreciation Month.  Our team has a personal stake in the success of AgriSteel, strengthening our commitment to the overall quality to our customers. 

WORLD DAIRY EXPO

October 4-7, 2022 AgriSteel attended and exhibited at World Dairy Expo in Madison, Wisconsin.  We sported a new endcap location with great exposure this year!  It was a successful week catching up with AgriSteel Distributors, interested farmers, and enthusiastic students! 

STUDENTS WELCOMED

Students from Shiocton High School visited our fabrication facility for hands-on learning. They toured our office and shop and learned the complete process from sales thru fabrication to shipping.  We discussed the necessary roles in fabricating and erecting a building.  Students had the opportunity to test their talent behind the welding machine. What a fun opportunity for all!

 NEW DISTRIBUTOR

JBS Contracting, Inc. is a commercial general contractor located in Mt. Pleasant, Michigan. Started in 1993, JBS's success today is due to the foundation the company was started on.  They are dedicated to providing an uncompromised service to their clients.  They listen, share the same values, and respond to their client's needs.  JBS strives to develop business relationships based on respect, trust, and honesty.  AgriSteel is honored to have JBS Contracting, Inc. as a new distributing partner.  

Quarterly Snapshot Issue 4

IN THIS ISSUE

  • FEATURED PROJECT - FOLLOW UP

  • FEATURED PRODUCT

  • PROCEDURES

  • NEW DISTRIBUTORS 

  • INSIDE AGRISTEEL

FEATURED PROJECT - FOLLOW UP

AGRISTEEL DISTRIBUTOR - SILVERBROOK CONSTRUCTION

PROJECT NAME - WE MANUFACTURING

LOCATION - CEDAR CITY, UT

Silverbrook Construction completed construction on WE Manufacturing’s new 40,500 sq ft facility in Cedar City, UT.   WE Manufacturing has been in the manufacturing business since 2006.  They currently operate a total of 4 manufacturing facilities in Utah.  They specialize in precision metal cutting fabrication.

Some of their services include: 

- Fiber, plasma, and laser cutting

- Forming and bending

- CNC machining

- Welding

- Finish work

- CAD design

FEATURED PRODUCT

Central Seam Plus is a trapezoidal standing seam panel produced by Central States Manufacturing.  Central Seam Plus is a 24 gauge, mechanically seamed roof panel offered in a variety of colors as well as bare galvalume finish.  Different length clips are available to accommodate vary insulation thicknesses which helps to achieve required thermal values.

Click the link button below for technical data, color charts, installation guide, and warranties.  

CENTRAL SEAM PLUS

Two other standing seam options are the Central-LOC which is a trapezoidal snap lock panel and the Horizon-Loc which is a vertical rib standing seam panel that is mechanically seamed.  

PROCEDURES

BELOW IS A SUMMARY OF AGRISTEEL'S BIDDING THROUGH DELIVERY PROCEDURES. WE STRIVE TO HAVE A SEAMLESS TRANSITION THROUGH THIS PROCESS.

Quoting:

  1.     Fill out Building Design Forms.

  2.     Send to sales to quote the building.

  3.     The more information you can provide, the more accurate we can get the quote.

Finalizing The Sale:

  1.     Make sure the quote is accurate before finalizing the order.  Fine tune it if needed.

  2.     Warranty Credits.

    a.     If the distributor holds any warranty credits, they must be redeemed at the time of the next sale.

    b.     Warranty credits are not valid to be redeemed at the end of the project in which they were credited on.

Approval Drawings:

  1.     Allow 2-4 weeks (varies) for the Dealer Approval Drawings.

    a.     Includes A.B. plans and details.

    b.     Reactions and calculations if required.

  2.     Dealer to review drawings within 1-2 weeks.

Fabrication Drawings:

  1.     After Dealer Approval Drawings are returned fabrication drawings are created.

  2.     Each set of drawings will go through an in-house Check Set Meeting to confirm accuracy.

  3.     Plans will then be released to the shop for fabrication.

Delivery of Building:

  1.     Primary steel will be shipped from the AgriSteel fabrication facility in Oshkosh, WI.

  2.     Secondary and sheeting is outsourced.  Schedules may vary, but we do our best to have delivery the same time as the primary steel.

  3.     Final invoice is sent out the same day as delivery.

NEW DISTRIBUTORS

 GREEN GABLE CONTRACTING

AgriSteel is excited to welcome Green Gable Contracting to our Distributor Network.  They are located in Calhoun, NE.  Green Gable Contracting is an Agriculture General Contractor that designs and builds projects in livestock confinement facilities, processing, grain handling, commodity, and accessory buildings. 

TENCORP, INC. 

AgriSteel is excited to welcome TenCorp Inc. to our Distributor Network.  They are located in Des Moines and Marcus IA.  TenCorp was founded in 2007 by Chad Tentinger.  The company came to fruition when Chad and his brother had plans to expand their own cattle operation but struggled to find someone who could meet their needs and expectations.  They designed the perfect barn that maximized airflow, increased cattle comfort, and provided an efficiency to feeding cattle.  Once the barn was completed, area farmers saw the benefits of their new barn. Soon after, TenCorp, Inc. was operating at full speed.

INSIDE AGRISTEEL

WELCOME TO THE TEAM

Andy Lanser has joined the AgriSteel Team as an Estimator.  Andy graduated from Northeast WI Technical Collage in Green Bay, WI with a degree in Construction Management.  Andy previously worked for a local contractor experienced multiple roles within the company such as a Crane Operator, Project Management, and Sales.  

Quarterly Snapshot Issue 3

IN THIS ISSUE

  • FEATURED PROJECT - FOLLOW UP

  • STEEL MARKET NEWS

  • FAST TRACK PROJECTS

  • ANNUAL DISTRIBUTOR TRAINING

  • INSIDE AGRISTEEL

FEATURED PROJECT - FOLLOW UP

AGRISTEEL DISTRIBUTOR - RUCHTY BUILDERS

PROJECT NAME - SUN MOUNTAIN

LOCATION - NEW BAVARIA, OH

Construction has been completed on the 350' x 638' tunnel ventilated freestall barn for Sun Mountain Dairy, located in New Bavaria, OH. This large freestall barn was designed and constructed by Agristeel's Ohio distributor, Ruchty Builders who are located in New Weston, OH.

Ruchty Builders is a family owned business which was incorporated in 1997. They are a leader in the agriculture industry throughout Ohio and Indiana.

STEEL MARKET NEWS

We have seen a pretty dramatic change in market conditions as a result of the war between Russia and the Ukraine. As we are all aware, it has also driven up oil prices dramatically which impacts not only trucking and transportation costs but energy costs at the mill. Russia and Ukraine are significant exporters of pig iron (responsible for 56% of global pig iron supply), coal, and gas. 

These commodities have a significant impact on hot and cold rolled steel and Zinc markets. These materials are typically comprised of around 20% pig iron, with other industries consuming much greater proportions. The net effect is the mills have announced a number of price increases and in some cases recently have suspended quoting or taking orders for a period of time. This has led to a lot of uncertainty in the market. In march, SSAB went one step further by announcing they will be adding a scrap surcharge starting this month.

The market is predicting a long-term impact on future steel pricing due to increased cost of production and constrained supply. There are many conflicting pressures on the pricing, and we expect this to be a dynamic situation over the coming months. 

FAST TRACK PROJECTS

AgriSteel is currently 8-12 weeks for building delivery on a standard building package. We are pleased to offer our Fast Track buildings. These buildings would consist of low complexity rating, meaning that we can pass through design and engineering efficiently to get it into production and out the door quickly. You will sill receive the same quality building but in a faster time frame. Lead times for a Fast Track building typically range between 6-8 weeks. Please contact your Agristeel Representative for more information.

 ANNUAL DISTRIBUTOR TRAINING

INSIDE AGRISTEEL

Agristeel is always striving to be the best. This includes upgrades to equipment within our fabrication facility. We are excited with the addition of our new GEKA Hydracrop 165SD Ironworker w/ hydraulic punching hold down and CNC functions. By investing in new equipment, we can better control quality while gaining efficiency. The new iron worker is capable of shearing and punching 1” thick plate, while reducing warping and distortion by utilizing the hydraulic hold down.