MISSION STATEMENT
AGILE MFG., INC. will be known as a manufacturer that is innovative, flexible and responsive to the needs of our customers. Agile will produce and market strong and trustworthy brands serving the poultry industry in the Americas. While these brands have and will continue to develop their own unique identities in the marketplace, Agile will represent the quality manner in which these brands are produced and serviced.
HISTORY
Agile Mfg., Inc. was formed in 2001 when CTB consolidated its Anderson, MO Sibley Industries division and Springdale, AR RoxellUSA operation into a single company operating out of the Anderson, MO facility. Following the acquisition of substantially all of the assets of Shenandoah Manufacturing Co. in 2002 the production of the Shenandoah brand named equipment was consolidated into the Anderson, MO factory. Growth continued in 2003 after CTB acquired the rights to Jay-Dee Industries’ mechanical nesting systems and moved production to Anderson as well. Also, in 2003 Agile announced the creation of a new brand name of products called ProTerra Systems. ProTerra offers a complete controls and ventilation system for the poultry industry. The ProTerra products are produced for Agile by another division of CTB.
As you can see from the above, Agile Mfg., Inc. supports one of the key growth strategies of CTB, which is growth through accretive acquisitions. To learn more about the history of CTB Inc., its overall strategy and its relationship with Berkshire Hathaway please read on.
A Brief History of CTB
DEMAND DRIVERS
There are three primary drivers for CTB's business. These are
(1) the growing world population
(2) the tendency of the developing world, as it advances, to add protein to its diet
(3) the need for increasingly efficient use of harvested grain as well as for greater efficiency, primarily through increased mechanization, in the commercial production of poultry, hogs and eggs.
MEETING THE CHALLENGE
With over $300 million in annual sales and a strong, global network, CTB is positioned to help meet the challenges of the growing world population. CTB's industry-leading systems help improve the efficiency with which animals convert valuable feed into protein by reducing feed and grain waste, and by maintaining an optimum, environment for animal growth and productivity. Its systems also help protect feed and grain from loss during storage, conditioning and handling as well as providing certain biosecurity advantages.
STRUCTURAL STRENGTH
CTB's nine internal business units each focus on selling to and providing service support for a particular customer group. This customer-focused structure, coupled with CTB's financial strength and global distributor coverage, is further enhanced by its leading market positions, highly regarded brand names, multiple U.S. and overseas facilities, and position as a member of the Berkshire Hathaway family of companies.
CTB Strategy for Growth
Emerge as best cost manufacturer through improved productivity, greater operational efficiency and high quality and service.
Emphasize product-driven focus by continuing to introduce innovative products and high-value product packages that our customers prefer.
Expand global physical presence in key markets to improve our competitive advantage and to provide a greater level of service to our customers.
Extend through accretive acquisitions, product line extensions, marketing agreements and/or other business arrangements for greater strength in product lines, technology, expertise and distribution.
Enhance financial strength through sales and earnings growth and strategic use of cash and assets.
FOUNDING VALUES
1. To make systems for the care of poultry and livestock, and feed and grain storage, handling and conditioning systems that users consider the best in the world.
2. To do such an outstanding job of selling and servicing our products that users will prefer our products to all others.
3. To create a working environment that gives employees the opportunity to develop their best selves and do their best work.
4. To develop alert, progressive management in all areas.
5. To build a business dedicated to: "EXCELLENCE IN ALL THINGS."
CTB Corporate Brochure (PDF)
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