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| Company type | Private |
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| Industry | Agricultural machinery |
| Founded | 1982 |
| Founder | Giovanni Marcolongo |
| Headquarters | Minerbe , Italy |
Key people | Giovanni Marcolongo (President & CEO) |
| Products | Mobile and Stationary Grain dryers, Soybean roasters |
| Revenue | €13 million (2023)[1] |
Number of employees | 11–50 (2025)[1] |
| Website | www.mecmargroup.com |
Mecmar S.p.A. is an Italian manufacturer of agricultural machinery, best known for its mobile and stationary grain dryers and soybean roasters. The company was founded in 1982 by engineer Giovanni Marcolongo and is headquartered in Minerbe, in the province of Verona, Italy.[2]
History
[edit]Mecmar was established in the early 1980s when Giovanni Marcolongo designed one of the first mobile grain dryers adapted for Italian farms.[2] Over the following decades, the company expanded internationally while remaining family-owned. Giovanni’s mission was to provide farmers with compact, energy-efficient drying systems that could preserve grain quality and reduce storage losses.
Products
[edit]Mecmar produces a range of agricultural machinery, including:
- Mobile grain dryers: designed for on-farm drying of cereals such as maize, wheat, rice, sunflower, sorghum, rapeseed, and barley.
- Stationary mixed flow grain dryers: continuous-flow systems for larger-scale operations.
- Soybean roasters: used to thermally treat soybeans and other cereals for improved digestibility in animal feed.
The company emphasizes fuel efficiency, mechanical simplicity, and adaptability. Mecmar machines are widely used on small-to-medium farms and commercial grain facilities.[3]
Technology and Innovation
[edit]In recent years, Mecmar has integrated automation technologies into its equipment, including:
- Remote monitoring via IoT connectivity
- Custom programming for different grain types and climates
- Energy savings systems to minimize fuel consumption
These features help reduce energy consumption and improve product consistency.[2]
Global Presence
[edit]Mecmar exports to over 60 countries through a network of authorized dealers. Its equipment is widely used in Europe, South America, and Sub-Saharan Africa..[3] The company regularly participates in international agricultural exhibitions such as EIMA International in Italy[4] and Agritechnica in Germany[5]
Company
[edit]Mecmar S.p.A. operates from its main facility in Minerbe (VR), Italy.[6] As of 2025, it employs between 11 and 50 people. According to Ufficio Camerale, Mecmar had an estimated revenue of €13 million in 2023.[1]
See Also
[edit]- Grain drying
- Post-harvest processing
- Agricultural engineering
External Links
[edit]References
[edit]- ^ a b c d "Company Facts". ufficiocamerale.it. Retrieved 21 June 2025.
- ^ a b c d "About Mecmar". Mecmar S.p.A. Retrieved 21 June 2025.
- ^ a b c "Mecmar mobile grain dryers: portable, efficient and suitable for African farms". Farmers Review Africa. 7 June 2021. Retrieved 21 June 2025.
- ^ a b "EIMA International Exhibitor List". EIMA International. Retrieved 21 June 2025.
- ^ a b "Agritechnica International Exhibitor List". Agritechnica International. Retrieved 21 June 2025.
- ^ a b "Mecmar S.p.A. – Registro Imprese". Camera di Commercio (in Italian). Retrieved 21 June 2025.