Art’s-Way Manufacturing Co. (NASDAQ: ARTW) is a U.S.-based designer and manufacturer of agricultural and industrial equipment, serving farmers, contractors and commercial operations. Headquartered in Armstrong, Iowa, the company offers a broad range of tillage, seeding and fertilizer application machines, as well as livestock feeding and industrial products. Its facilities in Iowa support both engineering and production, ensuring integrated control over quality and innovation throughout its product lines.
The company’s agricultural portfolio includes vertical tillage discs, field cultivators, compact till machines and residue management tools designed to improve soil preparation and crop yields. Art’s-Way also produces precision seeders and fertilizer applicators that enable farmers to optimize input placement and reduce waste. Complementing its crop-focused equipment, the firm manufactures livestock handling and feeding products, such as hog feeders and pig waterers, which emphasize durability and ease of maintenance for animal producers.
Founded in the 1950s as a small implement repair shop in Cumming, Iowa, Art’s-Way has expanded steadily through in-house development and targeted acquisitions. The company’s growth narrative includes strategic investments in manufacturing automation and the launch of branded product lines tailored to emerging market demands. This history of adaptation has allowed Art’s-Way to move from custom fabrication to a publicly traded manufacturer with a diverse, proprietary product range.
Art’s-Way conducts business primarily across the United States and Canada, with select exports to markets in South America, Europe and Australia. The company is led by President and Chief Executive Officer Neal Harsche, supported by an executive team with deep experience in agriculture equipment design, production management and aftermarket support. Through a combination of research partnerships and dealer-network collaborations, Art’s-Way continues to refine its offerings to meet evolving agronomic and industrial requirements.
