The year is 1973. Emil Peters is a farmer near Linn. He was looking for a quick way to put up a solid fence. He had the idea of welding together a few pieces of metal tubing into a gate and panels. It worked great.

This product is called continuous fencing, a patented system with continuous connections. Emil also developed a gate that he felt was strong enough to back with a five-year guarantee. Portable equipment, adjustable alleyways, crowding tubs, and bale feeders now complete the line of livestock handling equipment.

In 1979 Emil with his oldest son, Bruce Peters opened a branch in Creighton, Nebraska. This is a full manufacturing facility and services the northern United States. Richard Stubben is the manager of that plant.

Debra Hatesohl, Emil's daughter, joined the company in 1980. She manages the financial end of the company. Mike Peters, also Emil's son came to work in 1982 and after Emil's passing in 1996 became General Manager.

Many expansion have been made at both plants throughout the years. The last expansion has been a new manufacturing facility for the Linn Plant.