Behlen Mfg. Co.

Behlen Mfg. Co., founded in 1936, has grown from the initial products developed in the garage of Columbus entrepreneur Walter D. Behlen to a global manufacturer exporting to more than 70 countries. Diversification into several market areas has added stability and growth. Today the company consists of three diverse business units, including the Behlen Building Systems (Behlen and Behlen China), Behlen Country (the nation's leading manufacturer of livestock equipment), International and Diversified Products (grain systems, strip joining presses, and custom fabrication). With a fleet of more than 100 owner operators with BMC Transportation, the company's own transportation company, Behlen product is delivered throughout the U.S. and Canada.