AGI Realigns Manufacturing to Deliver Storage Solutions Closer to U.S. Farmers

Investment adds U.S. bin capacity and supports job growth in Kansas 

Naperville, IL, June 9, 2026 — Ag Growth International Inc. (“AGI”) today announced a multi-million dollar investment in its Clay Center, Kansas facility to add U.S. production of 4-inch corrugated farm grain bins and strengthen its North American manufacturing network. 

The project is part of AGI’s long-term strategy to align production with customer demand across key grain-growing regions—enhancing responsiveness, increasing production speed, and delivering high-quality storage solutions closer to the farm.  

AGI’s Clay Center facility currently produces a wide range of grain handling equipment, including augers, bin unloads, bucket elevators, towers, catwalks, portable and stationary chains and paddles, as well as incline drag and En Masse conveyors. 

“This project reflects AGI’s commitment to strengthening and balancing our North American manufacturing footprint around where our customers operate,” says Paul Brisebois, President and CEO of AGI. “Adding bin capacity in the heart of the U.S. grain belt aligns production closer to the customer—improving responsiveness, strengthening supply chain resilience, and enhancing how we serve farmers and dealers.” 

The Clay Center expansion brings farm storage production back to the United States—strengthening AGI’s ability to serve customers with greater speed, efficiency and consistency. Together with AGI’s St. Boniface, Manitoba facility, it will increase overall bin capacity and create a more flexible, integrated North American manufacturing network. 

Beyond its operational impact, the bin expansion reinforces AGI’s long-term commitment to economic development in Clay Center, Clay County and the State of Kansas. 

Mike Baker, Plant Manager, AGI Clay Center, says the expansion will support regional workforce growth as new capabilities come online. 

“This is an exciting step forward for our team and our community,” says Baker. “We expect to begin bin production in mid-2027, creating new jobs and building on the strong foundation here at Clay Center to support continued growth.” 

The Clay Center facility has a long history of manufacturing excellence. Established in 1958 as Hutchinson Manufacturing, Inc., the site became part of AGI in 2017. In April 2026, the facility earned AGI’s highest safety recognition—the Safety Standout Award—for achieving three consecutive years with no lost-time injuries. 

The investment supports long-term growth while reinforcing AGI’s role as a reliable domestic manufacturer and trusted partner to farmers across North America. 

For more information about AGI and its global safety initiatives, www.aggrowth.com  

AGI Company Profile 
AGI is a provider of the equipment and solutions needed to support the efficient storage, transport, and processing of food globally. AGI has manufacturing facilities in Canada, the United States, Brazil, India, France, and Italy and distributes its product worldwide. 

Media Contact: 
Agnes (Agi) Schafer AGI Marketing-Media Director / agi.schafer@aggrowth.com