Grain Handler
Grain Handler USA Inc. is a Minnesota-based manufacturer of continuous mix-flow grain dryers and complementary grain handling equipment, selling through a 50+ dealer network to farms and grain elevators across 11 US states and internationally.
- Company typePrivate
- Founded1987
- HeadquartersLakeville, United States
- Headcount51–100
- GTM typeB2B
- OfferingHardware or Manufacturing
What Grain Handler does
Grain Handler USA Inc. is a privately-held Minnesota-based manufacturer of grain handling equipment, operating since 1987 from facilities in Lakeville and St. Charles, MN. The company's core product is the Continuous Mix-Flow Grain Dryer Series, which uses a proprietary rack/duct architecture with concurrent, counter-concurrent, and cross air/grain flow patterns to dry 400-7,400+ bushels per hour. The company claims 35% better energy efficiency than competitors, supported by field data showing 2.52 cents per bushel drying cost and Michigan State University research indicating 50% lower stress-crack index versus screen-type dryers. All units are built with G90 galvanized steel construction, enclosed top design, and a no-screens architecture; the lineup includes single-phase drying models up to 5,000 bph.
Beyond dryers, Grain Handler manufactures complementary grain handling equipment including catwalks, support towers, bucket elevators/grain legs, Double Barrel Grain Movers, conveyors, grain pumps, dump pits, bunkers, and hopper bins, as well as a Temperature Monitoring System add-on for remote 24/7 dryer monitoring. The company sells exclusively through a network of 50+ authorized dealers across 11 US states (Minnesota, Illinois, Indiana, Iowa, Michigan, Nebraska, North Dakota, Ohio, South Dakota, Wisconsin) plus international dealers in Canada and Ukraine. End customers include individual farm operations and commercial grain elevator/terminal facilities, with installed base extending to China, Mexico, Australia, Canada, and Ukraine. The business model is capital equipment manufacturing with hardware sales revenue, dealer-mediated distribution, and custom pricing based on model, capacity, and configuration.
Grain Handler firmographics
Firmographics- Name
- Grain Handler
- Legal name
- Grain Handler USA Inc.
- Website
- https://grainhandler.com
- Company type
- Private
- Founded year
- 1987
- Operating status
- Operating
- Headcount range
- 51–100 employees
- Short description
- Grain Handler USA Inc. is a Minnesota-based manufacturer of continuous mix-flow grain dryers and complementary grain handling equipment, selling through a 50+ dealer network to farms and grain elevators across 11 US states and internationally.
- Ownership category
- akta.pro rank
Where Grain Handler is headquartered
LocationHeadquarters
- HQ city
- Lakeville
- HQ country
- United States
- HQ region
- North America
Offices2 records
Markets served
Grain Handler business model
Business model- GTM type
- B2B
- Offering type
- Hardware or Manufacturing
- Cost components
- Supply Chain, Personnel, Operations, Technology or R&D, Marketing or Sales
Revenue model
- Grain Dryer Sales: Sales of continuous mix-flow grain dryers as the primary product. The company manufactures and sells dryers ranging from 400 to 7100+ bph capacity. Additional revenue from related grain handling equipment including conveyors, grain pumps, elevators, catwalks, support towers, dump pits, bunkers, and hopper bins.
Go-to-market motion1 record
Distribution channels1 record
Marketing channels1 record
Grain Handler product offering
Product offeringCore offering
Grain Handler manufactures continuous mix-flow grain dryers and complementary grain handling equipment for agricultural operations and commercial grain terminals. The product portfolio includes the core Continuous Mixed Flow Grain Dryer Series (400–7,400 bph capacity), catwalks and towers, bucket elevators/grain legs, double barrel grain movers, and a temperature monitoring system. The company also makes conveyors, grain pumps, dump pits, bunkers, and hopper bins required to move grain through a complete facility.
Product overview
Grain Handler is a manufacturer of grain handling equipment with over 36 years of experience, offering a portfolio of interconnected products centered on its Continuous Mixed Flow Grain Dryer Series as the core product. The product line includes supporting equipment for complete grain handling facilities: Catwalks and Towers, Bucket Elevators/Grain Legs, Double Barrel Grain Mover, and Temperature Monitoring System. The company also manufactures conveyors, grain pumps, dump pits, bunkers, and hopper bins. Grain Handler positions its products as energy-efficient solutions capable of drying virtually any grain type including corn, soybeans, wheat, canola, sunflower seeds, barley, rice, and specialty crops.
Differentiator
Problem solved
Functional benefit
Brands
- Energy Maximizer Dryers: Energy-efficient grain dryers claiming 35% more energy efficiency than competitors with enclosed top design and all galvanized construction.
Products and services
- Continuous Mixed Flow Grain Dryer Series Primary product line of continuous mix-flow grain dryers featuring concurrent, counter-concurrent, and cross air/grain flow patterns with G90 galvanized steel construction and enclosed top design. Drying capacity ranges from 400 to 7,400 bushels per hour with fuel options including Natural Gas, LP, LNG, and Butane. Capable of food grade quality drying of corn, soybeans, wheat, canola, sunflower seeds, barley, rice, milo, and other grains.
- Catwalks and Towers
Quantifiable outcome
- 2.52 cents per bushel total drying cost (gas + electric) for 5-point moisture removal
- +5 more outcomes
Companies that use Grain Handler
Customer profileSegments3 records
Ideal customer profiles2 records
Grain Handler technology and API
TechnologyTechnology focussed No
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- Has API
- No
- API docs
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Feature8 records
Grain Handler partnerships and signals
Strategic signalScale indicators10 records
Recent moves5 records
Expansion highlights4 records
Grain Handler competitors and assessment
Company assessmentBroad incumbents
- GSI (Grain Systems Inc., AGCO): GSI, part of AGCO, is the largest North American manufacturer of grain bins, dryers, conveyors, and handling equipment. It is the dominant broad incumbent competing across every product line Grain Handler offers, including continuous-flow dryers.
- Bühler Group (Aeroglide): Bühler's Aeroglide business is a global supplier of industrial continuous-flow grain and food dryers. A broad incumbent with strong international presence and a heavier industrial/processing customer mix.
Direct peers
- Sukup Manufacturing: Sukup is a major Iowa-based manufacturer of grain dryers (including continuous-flow and mixed-flow), grain bins, and handling equipment. Direct head-to-head competitor with comparable product breadth and a strong Midwest dealer footprint.
- Brock Grain Systems: Brock manufactures grain bins, dryers, and material handling systems serving commercial elevators and on-farm customers across North America. Direct competitor in continuous-flow grain dryers and adjacent handling equipment.
- Mathews Company: Mathews Company is a Crystal Lake, IL-based manufacturer focused almost exclusively on grain dryers (continuous-flow and batch). A specialist direct peer in the same core product category.
- NECO (Nebraska Engineering Company): NECO designs and manufactures grain dryers, aeration systems, and grain handling equipment. Direct competitor in commercial and on-farm drying solutions with comparable continuous-flow offerings.
- Shivvers: Shivvers manufactures grain drying and handling systems for on-farm and commercial applications. A comparable-sized direct peer focused on continuous-flow drying technology and counter-flow designs.
- Delux Manufacturing: Delux Manufacturing produces continuous-flow and batch grain dryers for the agricultural market. A specialized direct competitor with overlapping product positioning in commercial drying.
Emerging players
- Superior Grain Equipment: Superior Grain Equipment manufactures grain bins and dryers for on-farm and commercial customers in the Upper Midwest. A regional emerging player with overlapping product lines but smaller scale than Grain Handler.
- Sioux Steel Company: Sioux Steel produces grain bins, handling systems, and drying equipment, and is itself listed as a Grain Handler dealer. An adjacent player that complements Grain Handler offerings while also competing in some categories.
Market position
Strengths1 record
Weaknesses5 records
Competitive moat5 records
Key risks6 records
Key highlights7 records
Customer concentration
Grain Handler financial estimates
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Grain Handler leadership team
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Funding rounds
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Frequently asked questions about Grain Handler
What does Grain Handler do?
Grain Handler manufactures continuous mix-flow grain dryers and complementary grain handling equipment for agricultural operations and commercial grain terminals. The product portfolio includes the core Continuous Mixed Flow Grain Dryer Series (400–7,400 bph capacity), catwalks and towers, bucket elevators/grain legs, double barrel grain movers, and a temperature monitoring system. The company also makes conveyors, grain pumps, dump pits, bunkers, and hopper bins required to move grain through a complete facility.
Is Grain Handler a public or private company?
Grain Handler is a private company. It is classified as unknown and is currently operating.
When was Grain Handler founded?
Grain Handler was founded in 1987. It employs 51 to 100 people.
Where is Grain Handler based?
Grain Handler is headquartered in Lakeville, United States, in the North America region.
How does Grain Handler make money?
One revenue line is on record: grain Dryer Sales.
Who are Grain Handler's main competitors?
Broad incumbents on record are GSI (Grain Systems Inc., AGCO) and Bühler Group (Aeroglide). Direct peers are Sukup Manufacturing, Brock Grain Systems, Mathews Company, NECO (Nebraska Engineering Company), Shivvers and Delux Manufacturing. Emerging players are Superior Grain Equipment and Sioux Steel Company.
Does Grain Handler have an API?
No public API is recorded for Grain Handler.