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 90 countries. Diversification into several market areas has added stability and growth. Today the company consists of diverse business units, including the Behlen Building Systems, Trident Building Systems, Behlen Country (the nation's leading manufacturer of livestock equipment), Behlen Grain Systems, Behlen Joiners (strip joining presses), Behlen Custom Fabrication, Behlen Technology & Manufacturing, and Hilton International Industries. The dedicated trucking company, BMC Transportation, has a fleet of more than 100 owner operators, which delivers Behlen products throughout the U.S. and Canada.