World Dairy Expo

Appleton Steel will be in booth TM BW06-08 at World Dairy Expo in Madison, WI from September 28 through October 2, 2010. Stop by to see how Appleton Steel Hoof Trimming Chutes are improving business for professional hoof trimmers.

Chutes, Crushes, and Stalls

A hoof trimming chute is often called a hoof trimming crush, foot trimming crush or hoof trimming stall by trimmers in Europe.

Interest in upright crushes and stalls is really taking off in Europe. Steve Jones, our distributor in the UK, is reporting a surge of inquiries at farm shows. For more information on hoof trimming in Europe, please see NACFT website.

Appleton Steel - Full Service Job Shop

You may know Appleton Steel as a world-class manufacturer of Hydraulic Hoof Trimming Chutes, but did you know that we also have a full service job shop?

Appleton Steel has extensive machining, fabrication and welding capabilities. From quoting to completion, we have the capacity and expertise to handle large industrial projects as well as small custom jobs. Our local service area includes Appleton, Menasha, Neenah, Kaukauna, Green Bay, Oshkosh and other Fox Valley cities in northeast Wisconsin.

Steve Jones on Fferm Ffactor

Steve Jones, our European distributor, was recently featured on a Welsh tv game show called Fferm Ffactor. The first segment of Episode 6 is a hoof trimming competition where Steve is the professional advisor. His hoof trimming chute is an Appleton Steel Ultra Chute customized for use in the United Kingdom. Check out Fferm Ffactor's website to see who won the truck.

Empire Farm Days

Appleton Steel will be at Empire Farm Days in Seneca Falls, NY from August 10-12, 2010. Drop by and say hi!

Appleton Steel will be in booth 619 at Wisconsin Farm Technology Days from July 20-22, 2010 in River Falls, WI.

Advantages of using an Appleton Steel Hydraulic Hoof Trimming Chute

• Fast and efficient cow handling


• Safe for the cow and the trimmer


• Large storage cabinets for all of your hoof trimming tools and supplies


• Fenders used as work station for hoofing trimming tools


• Will setup on level or un-level ground


• Hitch is easily removed


• Chute is it own trailer does not need to be loaded or unloaded to setup for trimming


• Set up time is minimal which is quick and easy for the trimmer


• Easily plugs in to 110v power


• Has roof and pull out shades for trimmer comfort

WPS Farm Show

Visit our booth at the WPS Farm Show, at the EAA Grounds in Oshkosh, WI today through Thursday, April 1. We are in booth O6068. See you there!

Welcome Hoof Trimmers

Today is the kickoff of Appleton Steel's new blog. We'd like to use this as a roundtable discussion for dairy cow hoof trimmers to share their insights, expertise and concerns so we can continue to provide you with the latest in chute innovations. Appleton Steel's Ultra Chute is the paramount upright hydraulic hoof trimming chute available in the industry. Our goal is to promote hoof health, safety for cows and trimmers, and to enable you to trim more cows in less time. Please feel free to suggest a topic for discussion or contact us with your questions or ideas.

Appleton Steel is a Gold Member of the Hoof Trimmers Association. We highly recommend this organization for educational opportunities, networking and improving your business.

Check back often and happy trimming!