What Mepu Oy does

Mepu Oy is a Finnish designer and manufacturer of grain handling equipment, founded in 1952 and operating from Yläne, Finland as a subsidiary of Arska Group. The company builds a comprehensive portfolio covering continuous and stationary grain dryers (C-, S-, M-, and K-series), heat sources (direct gas burners, bio ovens, Bio Heat Container, oil furnaces), material handling equipment (hopper bins, Wheatheart conveyors, elevators, chain conveyors, pipe systems), dust management systems (Dust Stop hoppers, dust containers, full dust removal systems), and storage silos (indoor cone, element, flat-bottom, steel cone-bottom, industrial silos, and package drying plants). Mepu emphasizes energy efficiency and dust control as its two principal technology differentiators, with the Bio Heat Container claiming up to 90% energy cost savings by burning wood chips, peat, pellets, or pre-cleaning waste instead of fossil fuels.

The company operates a hybrid go-to-market: domestic sales flow through an authorized Lantmännen agricultural dealer network, while international customers are served through a dedicated direct-export team, supported by a 10-language website and a 24/7 spare parts e-commerce shop. Revenue is generated from hardware sales (dryers, silos, heat sources, conveyors), turnkey project delivery (planning, installation, project management, maintenance), and aftermarket spare parts. Customers are split between farms (Maatilat) and the grain industry (Viljateollisuus), with thousands of references globally. Mepu is a family-owned company certified with the Finnish Key Flag, Family Business mark, and Reliable Partner status. Headcount is 51–100 employees, revenue is not publicly disclosed, and no external growth-equity investment is indicated beyond a long-dated 2003 venture funding event.

Name

Mepu Oy

Legal name

Mepu Oy

Website

http://www.mepu.fi/

Company type

Private

Founded year

1952

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

51–100 employees

Short description

Mepu Oy designs and manufactures grain drying, storage, conveying, and dust management equipment for farms and the grain industry, selling through Lantmännen dealers in Finland and direct export channels internationally, with thousands of global references.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Agricultural Grain Handling Equipment

NAICS

Farm Machinery and Equipment Manufacturing (333111), Agricultural Implement Manufacturing (33311), Other General Purpose Machinery Manufacturing (3339)

SIC

Farm Machinery & Equipment (3523), Industrial Process Furnaces & Ovens (3567)

akta.pro primary industry

Continuous-Flow Grain Dryers (AFAOAKAE)

akta.pro secondary industries

Batch Grain Dryers (Portable/Stationary) (AFAOAKAD), Drying & Dehydration Equipment (Grain Dryers, Fruit/Vegetable Dryers) (AFAAAJAB), Bulk Handling & Conveying for Processing Lines (Augers, Elevators, Conveyors) (AFAAAJAJ), Grain Dryer Burners & Heat Sources (Gas/LP/Diesel/Biomass) (AFAOAKAI), Parts, Service & Refurbishment (Drying Equipment) (AFAOAKAM), Grain Dryer Systems Integration & Installation (AFAOAHAB)

Keywords

• Grain handling equipment
• Grain drying systems
• Agricultural storage silos
• Grain conveyors
• Dust management systems

Headquarters

HQ city

Yläne

HQ country

Finland

HQ region

Europe

Offices1 record

Markets served

GTM type

B2B

Offering type

Hardware or Manufacturing

Cost components

Supply Chain, Personnel, Operations, Technology or R&D, Marketing or Sales, Infrastructure

Revenue model

1. Grain Drying Equipment Sales: Sale of grain dryers including fixed dryers, wagon dryers, and ready-made solutions
2. Heat Source Equipment: Sale of heating units including direct gas burners, bio ovens, bio heat containers, and oil furnaces
3. Conveyor and Storage Systems: Sale of elevators, dumping pits, Wheatheart conveyors, silos, and grain handling equipment
4. Professional Services: Installation, maintenance, design, project management, and investment support services
5. Spare Parts: 24/7 online spare parts shop for businesses with fast delivery

Pricing tiers

Go-to-market motion2 records

Distribution channels4 records

Marketing channels5 records

Core offering

Mepu Oy manufactures and sells grain handling equipment including continuous and stationary grain dryers (C-series, S-series), trailer-mounted dryers (M-series, K-series), heat sources (gas burners, bio ovens, bio heat containers, oil furnaces), conveyors (Wheatheart, elevators, chain conveyors), dust management systems, and storage silos. The company also delivers turnkey project services including design, installation, maintenance, and investment support for farms and the grain industry globally.

Product overview

Mepu Oy, part of Arska Group, offers a comprehensive portfolio of grain handling and drying solutions. The product line includes: continuous and stationary/portable grain dryers (C-series, S-series, M-series, K-series); heat sources including direct gas burners, bio-furnaces, bio heat containers, and oil furnaces; conveyor systems comprising hopper bins, Wheatheart conveyors, elevators and chain conveyors; dust management equipment including Dust Stop collection hoppers, dust containers, and dust removal systems; storage solutions including indoor cone silos, element silos, flat-bottom silos, steel cone-bottom silos, industrial silos, and package drying plants; and additional products such as seed filling wagons, pipe systems, impurity screens, control systems, and grain sorters. The company provides turnkey services including planning, project management, installation, and maintenance. Mepu positions itself as having the best energy efficiency and dust management in the market, with thousands of references worldwide.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Products and services

• Jatkuvatoiminen viljankuivuri C-sarja (Continuous grain dryer C-series) Continuous flow grain dryer designed for continuous operation in grain processing facilities, for farms and industrial grain operations.
• Viljankuivuri S-sarja (Grain dryer S-series) Stationary grain dryer for agricultural grain drying operations on farms.
• Vaunukuivuri M-sarja (Trailer dryer M-series) Mobile trailer-mounted grain dryer for flexible drying operations across farm locations.
• Vaunukuivuri K-sarja (Trailer dryer K-series) Trailer-mounted grain dryer for agricultural applications requiring mobility.
• Suorakaasupolttimet (Direct gas burners) Direct gas burners used as heat sources for grain dryers in agricultural operations.
• Biouunit (Bio ovens) Bio-fuel ovens capable of burning wood chips, peat, pellets, and pre-cleaning waste as renewable heat sources for grain drying.
• Biolämpökontti (Bio heat container) Portable bioenergy heating system for grain drying offering up to 90% savings in energy costs; can be placed almost anywhere without major modifications and replaces oil with renewable biofuels.
• Öljyuunit alipaine (Oil furnaces - negative pressure) Negative pressure oil furnaces for grain dryer heating systems.
• Öljyuunit ylipaine (Oil furnaces - positive pressure) Positive pressure oil furnaces for grain dryer heating systems.
• Kaatoaltaat (Hopper bins) Hopper bins for grain receiving and temporary storage in material handling systems.
• Wheatheart-kuljettimet (Wheatheart conveyors) Wheatheart brand conveyors for grain transport and handling in agricultural facilities.
• Elevaattorit ja ketjukuljettimet (Elevators and chain conveyors) Bucket elevators and chain conveyors for vertical and horizontal grain transport in handling facilities.
• Dust Stop pölynkeräyssuppilo (Dust Stop dust collection hopper) Dust collection hopper for controlling dust emissions in grain handling operations.
• Pölykontti (Dust container) Container system for dust collection and containment in grain processing facilities.
• Pölynpoistojärjestelmä (Dust removal system) Complete dust removal systems for grain processing facilities to address occupational and environmental dust concerns.
• Sisäkartiosiilot 30° (Indoor cone silos 30°) Indoor cone silos with 30° angle for grain storage in farm and processing buildings.
• Elementtisiilot (Element silos) Modular element silos for flexible grain storage configurations with scalable capacity.
• Tasapohjasiilot (Flat-bottom silos) Flat-bottom silos for large-scale grain storage in agricultural and industrial operations.
• Teräskartiopohjasiilot (Steel cone-bottom silos) Steel cone-bottom silos for efficient grain discharge and storage with controlled flow.
• Teolliset siilot (Industrial silos) Industrial-grade silos for large-volume grain processing facilities.
• Pakettikuivaamot (Package drying plants) Packaged drying plant systems providing complete turnkey grain drying solutions.
• Ohjausjärjestelmät (Control systems) Automated control systems for managing grain drying and storage operations.
• Teollisuusratkaisut (Industrial solutions) Industrial-scale grain handling solutions for large-scale processing facilities, combining dryers, conveyors, storage, and dust management as integrated systems.
• Installation Services (Asennukset) Professional installation services for Mepu grain handling equipment delivered as part of project sales.
• Maintenance and Inspection Services (Huolto ja kunnossapito) Ongoing maintenance and inspection services for installed grain handling equipment.
• Project Sales (Projektimyynti) Turnkey project sales service combining design, equipment, installation, and maintenance into a complete grain handling solution delivery.
• Investment Support and Permit Applications (Investointituki- ja lupahakemukset) Advisory support for investment planning and permit applications related to grain handling equipment investments.
• Online Spare Parts Shop (Verkkokauppa) 24/7 online shop for spare parts with fast delivery, targeted at businesses operating Mepu equipment.

Quantifiable outcome

• Energy savings of up to 90% with bio heat container compared to traditional fuel sources

Named customers2 records

Segments2 records

Ideal customer profiles2 records

Technology focussed No

API detail

Has API

No

API docs

API detail

Core technology

AI maturity

App detail

Feature4 records

Partnerships

One partnership is on record.

• LantmännencoreChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorMepu products distributed through network of authorized Lantmännen agricultural dealers across Finland. Dealers provide local sales and support services for Mepu grain handling equipment.

Scale indicators4 records

Recent moves1 record

Expansion highlights5 records

Direct peers

• GSI (Grain Systems Inc.): Global manufacturer of grain storage bins, dryers, material handling, and conditioning equipment serving commercial and on-farm grain operations. Directly competes across Mepu's full grain handling stack with a much larger global footprint.
• Cimbria (AGCO): Danish manufacturer of grain handling, drying, storage, and seed processing equipment, now part of AGCO. Highly comparable European peer with overlapping dryers, conveyors, silos, and turnkey project capabilities.
• Chief Industries: US manufacturer of grain storage bins, dryers, material handling, and farm building systems. Comparable product portfolio in grain drying and storage with similar turnkey project delivery to on-farm customers.
• Sukup Manufacturing Co. US-based family-owned manufacturer of grain dryers, storage bins, material handling equipment, and steel buildings. Directly comparable product mix in grain drying, storage, and conveying with similar family-business heritage.
• Kongskilde Industries: Danish manufacturer of material handling, ventilation, and grain handling solutions under the Kongskilde and Skiold brands. Comparable in conveying, drying, and storage equipment for the agricultural sector.
• Skov A/S: Danish supplier of climate control, drying, and ventilation systems for agricultural and industrial facilities. Comparable in grain drying climate-control technology and farm automation systems.
• Petkus Technologie GmbH: German manufacturer of seed and grain processing equipment including dryers, cleaners, conveyors, and storage systems. Directly comparable European peer in grain handling and conditioning technology.
• Tornum AB: Swedish manufacturer of grain dryers, conveyors, silos, and dust handling systems for farms and grain industry. Closely comparable Nordic competitor with overlapping product portfolio (continuous and batch dryers, heat sources, storage) and similar target customers.

Broad incumbents

• AGCO Corporation: Global agricultural equipment major whose Grain & Protein division (including Cimbria) directly competes in grain handling and drying. Larger incumbent with financing, dealer, and R&D scale advantages versus Mepu.
• Bühler Group: Swiss global incumbent in grain processing, storage, and handling technology. Overlaps with Mepu in industrial-scale grain handling, conveying, and storage, but serves a much broader food/feed processing customer base.

Market position

Strengths5 records

Weaknesses5 records

Competitive moat5 records

Key risks6 records

Key highlights6 records

Customer concentration

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Revenue estimate

Valuation estimate

Number of profiles

Funding overview

Funding rounds1 record

Investors1 record

Funding detail is available on the Subscription and Enterprise plan.Contact sales →

M&A

Investments

M&A and investment is available on the Subscription and Enterprise plan.Contact sales →

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