About us
With more than 60 years of experience in manufacturing grain dryers worldwide, Strahl offers state-of-the-art solutions in two main product lines: stationary dryers and mobile dryers.
Active in the grain drying sector since 1966 and based in Villorba (Treviso), where it was founded and still maintains its operational and production roots, Strahl has become over time one of the international key players in the industry, with thousands of dryers manufactured and dozens of markets served worldwide.
Innovation capability, customization, reliability and meticulous focus on after‑sales service have enabled the company to build a solid international reputation. Today Strahl is among the European leaders in grain dryers, with over 80% of its production exported and a constant expansion into new markets. The 2022 merger with Agrimec, a long‑standing brand renowned for mobile dryers, created a single large manufacturing entity and further strengthened a complete and flexible product offering.
In the same year Strahl became part of Perdieci, an Italian industrial holding that supports high‑potential manufacturing companies in the development of their production, logistics and commercial processes.
Strahl constantly invests in digital innovation and sustainability‑driven research, adopting the most advanced tools in agricultural technologies, with a strong focus on the future and innovation in order to effectively meet the evolving needs of its customers worldwide.
Our history
1952 – The origins: Officine Minute
Officine Minute is founded in Villorba (Treviso, Italy), specializing in the production of burners for civil use. In a short time the company expands its activities to hot air generators and burners for tobacco drying.
1966 – Entry into grain dryers
Officine Minute starts manufacturing large‑scale grain dryers, laying the foundations for its new core business. This step opens the door to the first international markets.
1968 – Esfor and mobile dryers
In Grisignano di Zocco (Vicenza) the Forestan brothers found Esfor, which quickly becomes the leading Italian manufacturer of mobile dryers and silos for grain storage.
1975 – The Strahl brand is born
Officine Minute creates the Strahl brand to identify its grain dryer production, establishing a clear and recognizable product identity.
1985 – The founding of Agrimec
Part of the Forestan family founds Agrimec, a company specializing in mobile dryers that enters the market as a competitor to Esfor.
2000 – Agrimec acquires Esfor
Agrimec acquires Esfor and strengthens its position in the mobile dryer segment. From this moment on, mobile machines are marketed under the Agrimec brand only.
2022 – Merger between Officine Minute and Agrimec
The merger between Officine Minute and Agrimec creates a single large manufacturing entity with the goal of becoming the international benchmark in grain drying, with both stationary and mobile solutions. The company adopts the name Strahl, making experience and reliability its distinctive value.
2022 – Strahl joins Perdieci
Strahl becomes part of Perdieci, an Italian industrial holding specialized in manufacturing. Joining the group strengthens international growth and investments in innovation, digitalization and services.