Founded in 1945 by Christian Umble Stoltzfus, Stoltz Mfg. builds agricultural lime spreaders and pneumatically loaded site spreaders for construction work. Now in its third generation of ownership, the Morgantown manufacturer introduced its Stoltz Site Spreader line in 1995, helping contractors apply dry binding agents accurately while limiting dust. More than 4,700 Stoltz agricultural spreaders are in operation, with equipment serving customers across the United States and internationally.
CropCareCropCare grew from Paul B. Zimmerman’s 1947 metal shop near Ephrata, Pennsylvania, where farming experience shaped equipment made for neighboring growers. Now part of Paul B. Zimmerman, Inc., the Lancaster County company has spent decades designing and building agricultural sprayers for small- to midsize farms, with its equipment manufactured locally from start to finish.LITITZ, PA
Farmco ManufacturingFarmco Manufacturing grew out of a Lancaster County family farm, where Christian Beiler began building auto-steering horse-drawn carts for Amish neighbors in the 1970s; today the company makes agricultural equipment that simplifies feeding and hay handling. Founded in 1985 by Ben Beiler, the Ronks manufacturer remains beside the original farm and builds feeders, hay transport equipment, grain bins and custom farm equipment for operations across North America.RONKS, PA
C&R Supply, IncFounded by brothers Clay and Rex Moyer in 1975, C&R Supply is a Sioux Falls retailer, distributor, and manufacturer of agricultural and roadside sprayer equipment. The company manufactures its own UTV and ATV spray units, builds custom sprayers, and supplies equipment and parts through dealers across the United States and Canada. Now owned and operated by longtime employees Travis Van Santen, Shawn Tietz, and Jared Dubbelde, C&R continues the business’s 50-year history with an extensive inventory and product service.COLLEGEVILLE, PA
Sweet Material HandlingSince W. Dean Sweet founded the company in 1955, Sweet Material Handling has built bulk material handling equipment for agricultural and industrial operations, including systems fabricated in the United States at its Springfield, Ohio facility. Still family-owned and operated, the company is known for galvanized U.S. prime steel equipment designed for long service and minimal maintenance. Sweet equipment now serves customers in more than 55 countries across six continents.SPRINGFIELD, OH