Raven Industries

Raven Industries, established in 1956, is a diversified technology company headquartered in Sioux Falls, South Dakota. It operates in three segments: Applied Technology, Engineered Films, and Aerostar. The Applied Technology Division specializes in precision agriculture, offering products such as field computers, GPS guidance systems, and wireless technology to help farmers reduce operating costs, improve yields, and promote environmental stewardship. Raven's products are marketed globally, serving customers in the industrial, agricultural, energy, construction, and military/aerospace sectors.

11 past transactions

Augmenta

Acquisition in 2023
Augmenta, founded in 2017 in Athens, Greece, by George Varvarelis and Dimitris Evangelopoulos, provides an innovative agricultural technology that enhances farm efficiency and productivity. The company's flagship product, the Field Analyzer, is a plug-and-play device compatible with any tractor. It analyzes the specific needs for fertilizers, fungicides, and pesticides across different areas of a farm in real-time, allowing for precise application that optimizes crop yield while minimizing waste. The Field Analyzer can also control agricultural machinery automatically, applying the correct amounts of chemicals without requiring farmer intervention. Additionally, Augmenta offers a user-friendly web platform called the field-viewer, which provides visual data analytics for farmers to track field performance and make informed, data-driven decisions tailored to their specific needs. After successful pilots in 24 fields over two years, Augmenta is currently collaborating with food companies and has partnered with NVIDIA to further develop its advanced deep learning technology.

Smart Ag

Acquisition in 2019
Smart Ag Inc., founded in 2015 and based in Ames, Iowa, specializes in developing autonomous farming solutions specifically for row crop agriculture. As a subsidiary of Raven Applied Technology since November 2019, the company focuses on providing advanced software and management services that enhance farming efficiency. Smart Ag offers aftermarket retrofit kits, including products like autocart, smartHP, smartNX, and AAVI. These kits feature essential capabilities such as onboard navigation systems, long-range safety stops, field boundary uploads, and remote operation management. By integrating these tools, Smart Ag enables clients to connect, manage, and safely operate a variety of autonomous agricultural machinery, thereby facilitating the transition to more automated and efficient farming practices.

AgSync

Acquisition in 2018
AgSync is a developer of agricultural logistics software that focuses on enhancing communication and management of crop-related information. The company's web-based application allows farm managers and crop suppliers to efficiently track and organize data concerning crop sales and orders, create customized crop lists, and generate scouting reports for agronomist review. By streamlining these processes, AgSync aims to improve data management efficiency, reduce operational costs, and enhance the overall management of the commodity supply chain and crop inventories. Additionally, AgSync is recognized for its commitment to efficiency, regulatory compliance, and safety within the agricultural technology sector.

Integra Plastics

Acquisition in 2014
Integra Plastics is a manufacturer specializing in high-quality plastic film and sheeting. The company produces a variety of materials, including polyethylene, polyvinyl chloride, woven coated polyethylene, reinforced polypropylene, and string reinforced polyethylene. Integra Plastics focuses on the fabrication and conversion of these materials, providing technical assistance and mechanical expertise for various applications, including agricultural, environmental, construction, and industrial sectors.

SBG Precision Farming

Acquisition in 2014
SBG Precision Farming specializes in the manufacture of advanced GPS steering systems tailored for agricultural applications. Founded in the Netherlands, the company aims to meet the high standards of progressive farmers through innovative technology. A team of specialists, primarily with agricultural backgrounds, focuses on the development, production, and service of these GPS systems. The company emphasizes the importance of maintaining close relationships with users and conducting thorough field tests to continuously enhance and broaden the capabilities of its products. SBG Precision Farming is committed to delivering precision solutions that support modern farming needs.

Navtronics

Acquisition in 2014
Navtronics BVBA is a R&D company specialized in navigational solutions. Navtronics BVBA is founded in 2008 as a spin-off from SBG Precision Farming (The Netherlands). Together we develop, manufacture and commercialize a high-end guidance solution for agricultural machinery.

Ranchview

Acquisition in 2009
Ranchview develops products that use cellular networks instead of the traditional radio systems that are typically used to deliver RTK (Real Time Kinematic) corrections to GPS enabled equipment.

Montgomery Industries

Acquisition in 2005
Montgomery Industries is an agricultural manufacturing business devoted to improving existing farming technologies.

Fluent Systems

Acquisition in 2003
Fluent Systems designs and develops wireless liquid level monitoring systems. Fluent Systems products include NH3 Monitor, which assists in tracking the quantity of the liquid in the tank.

System Integrators

Acquisition in 2001
System Integrators is a privately held electronics manufacturing services (EMS) provider.

Starlink

Acquisition in 2001
Starlink Inc. operates as a provider of GPS technology.
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