Company Profile

Trellis Growing Systems LLC (AKA: TGS)
Profile last edited on: 3/14/2019      CAGE: 4TRP4      UEI: JANPM3WADHV5

Business Identifier: Sophisticated trellising methods for blackberries
Year Founded
2000
First Award
2008
Latest Award
2018
Program Status
Active
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Location Information

2427 South Hadley Road
Fort Wayne, IN 46804
Location: Single
Congr. District: 03
County: Allen

Public Profile

Trellis Growing Systems LLC was founded to develop more sophisticated trellising methods for raspberries and blackberries. TGS trellising systems provide exceptional weatherability, strength and low maintenance with proven cane management processes. The designs are labor-saving, easy to install and simple to maintain. In addition to developing and marketing the system, TGS offers accessories such as hi-tensile and monofilament wire, anchors, tools, and various ground and winter covers to establish trellis system plantation. The firm’s other product, the Rotating Cross-Arm (RCA) Trellis System for commercial blackberry operations has a unique rotating cross-arm design and cane training processes of the RCA System to increase yields and protect canes from winter temperatures and winds. The system allows the plant to position the fruit on one side of the canopy, reducing harvest labor by 33% or more. The system’s multiple positions allow for easy adjustments during the growing season to maximize yield, reduce harvest labor time and protect canes during winter weather.

Extent of SBIR involvement

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Synopsis: Awardee Business Condition

Employee Range
1-4
Revenue Range
Less than .5M
VC funded?
No
Public/Private
Privately Held
Stock Info
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IP Holdings
N/A

Awards Distribution by Agency

Most Recent SBIR Projects

Year Phase Agency Total Amount
2018 2 USDA $568,779
Project Title: Low Trellis Production and Harvesting System for Hops
2014 2 USDA $549,831
Project Title: Modular Shading Structure for High Value Fruits and Vegetables
2009 2 USDA $423,327
Project Title: Modular Trellis System for Brambles

Key People / Management

  Richard C Barnes -- President

  Jerry Branstrator -- Design Engineer

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