About Us

EXPERIENCE

Since 1946 Koehl Bros., Inc. has been the Midwest’s leading millwright specialist providing design/build solutions to the commercial grain handling industry. Our vast experience has earned us the trust and respect that helps us build strong, lasting relationships with our customers.

  • Been serving this industry for over 65 years
  • Our crane operators have over 147 years experience in this industry
  • Our system design team has over 75 years experience in this industry

QUALITY

For over 65 years, Koehl Bros., Inc. has been finding solutions that add value to our customers projects. Systems that will stand the test of time. Systems with Koehl Bros., Inc. company behind them.

  • We design the system and do the millwright work
  • Our design team goes the extra mile to provide great detail on the project to ensure accuracy
  • We stand behind our work to earn your satisfaction

SERVICE

When you look deeper into Koehl’s, you will find a family oriented company. Four of our senior employees with over 120 years of combined experience are mentoring their sons employed with Koehl’s. Strong working relationships have many benefits. We believe relationships are one of the key ingredients in the recipe of TEAMWORK. Teamwork leads to faster education and experience that helps carry out our long term goal of providing only superior products and service.

  • We provide 24 hour emergency service in case you have a breakdown
  • We stock replacement parts for your system
  • We keep you in the loop during the construction process

HISTORY

1946

Sam, Dick and Dean Koehl incorporated Koehl Grain Company as a grain elevator

1955

Sam Koehl bought out Dick & Dean to become Sole proprietor

1960

Company transformed to complete elevator

1962

Jim Kafer joined the company

1980

Bought our first crane

2000

Sam Koehl passed away & Jim Kafer bought the business

2005

Jeff Kafer took over leadership responsibility of the company

2011

Added Tower Dryer and SPPE service