Founded in 1978 in Urbandale, Iowa. A locally owned, second generation family owned company. The Specialties Group started with Sprayer Specialties in a two car garage as an agricultural chemical sprayer company specializing in pull type and 3-point sprayers for local farmers.

It then expanded to a larger building in Grimes, Iowa. This allowed for nationwide phone and face to face sale of parts and whole goods for a variety of liquid spraying applications. In 2001 we added a 17,000 square foot welding & powder coating facility. By 2009 we added a second location in Gardner, Kansas and in 2013 another in Peoria, Illinois.

In 2017, The company decided to add more quality products for their customers, by using their off-season down time to be creative. From this, Tailgating Specialties and Planter Specialties were born. Each team member we employee seems to have a diverse set of skills and an ambition to stay busy putting these skills to use for customers. We employ 35+ hardworking staff ready to assist you with all your needs.