Delux Manufacturing
Delux Manufacturing, founded 1962 and headquartered in Kearney, Nebraska, designs continuous-flow grain dryers (300 to 10,000 BPH) and the proprietary MoistureLink™ control platform, selling to commercial grain elevators, cooperatives, and large farms in North America and globally through a certified dealer network.
- Company typePrivate
- Founded1962
- HeadquartersKearney, United States
- Headcount11–50
- GTM typeB2B
- OfferingHardware or Manufacturing
What Delux Manufacturing does
Delux Manufacturing Co. designs and produces continuous-flow grain dryer systems and the proprietary MoistureLink™ control electronics that run them. Founded in 1962 in Axtell, Nebraska and now headquartered in Kearney, the company pioneered vacuum cooling technology for grain dryers, which has since become the industry standard. Its product range spans from low-profile farm units (DP/DPSL Series, 300–1,400 BPH) to large commercial towers (CTX Series, up to 10,000 BPH), unified by the trademarked MoistureLink™ PLC-based control platform with remote monitoring, fault notifications, and a paired iOS/Android mobile app. Differentiation rests on energy-efficient vacuum cooling, whisper-quiet internal fans, and automated moisture control versus manual adjustment.
The business is a privately held, single-site industrial manufacturer serving two primary segments: commercial grain operations (elevators and cooperatives requiring 1,000–10,000+ BPH capacity) and large farm operations drying corn, soybeans, sunflower seeds, and small grains. Revenue mechanics are predominantly one-time equipment sales (quote-based, with a used 2021 DPSL30 listed at $110,000) plus retrofit/upgrade kits and factory-backed parts and service. Go-to-market is built around a certified dealer network across North America and globally, supplemented by active presence at major Midwest ag trade shows and a factory-direct channel for used equipment. The installed base spans decades — documented customer relationships include 27–35+ year service lives — creating a long-cycle replacement and retrofit revenue stream anchored by the proprietary control platform.
Delux Manufacturing firmographics
Firmographics- Name
- Delux Manufacturing
- Legal name
- Delux Manufacturing Co
- Website
- https://deluxmfg.com
- Company type
- Private
- Founded year
- 1962
- Operating status
- Operating
- Headcount range
- 11–50 employees
- Short description
- Delux Manufacturing, founded 1962 and headquartered in Kearney, Nebraska, designs continuous-flow grain dryers (300 to 10,000 BPH) and the proprietary MoistureLink™ control platform, selling to commercial grain elevators, cooperatives, and large farms in North America and globally through a certified dealer network.
- Ownership category
- akta.pro rank
Delux Manufacturing industry classification
Industry- Product category
- Agricultural Grain Drying Equipment
- akta.pro primary industry
- Continuous-Flow Grain Dryers (AFAOAKAE)
- akta.pro secondary industries
- Mixed-Flow Grain Dryers (AFAOAKAA), Drying & Dehydration Equipment (Grain Dryers, Fruit/Vegetable Dryers) (AFAAAJAB)
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Where Delux Manufacturing is headquartered
LocationHeadquarters
- HQ city
- Kearney
- HQ country
- United States
- HQ region
- North America
Offices2 records
Markets served
Delux Manufacturing business model
Business model- GTM type
- B2B
- Offering type
- Hardware or Manufacturing
- Cost components
- Supply Chain, Personnel, Operations, Marketing or Sales, Technology or R&D
Revenue model
- Grain Dryer Sales: One-time sales of continuous flow grain dryers ranging from entry-level DP Series to commercial-scale CTX Tower Series. Products sold through dealer network and direct from factory.
- Used Grain Dryer Sales: Sale of pre-owned/refurbished grain dryers with factory support.
- Dryer Update/Retrofit Kits: MoistureLink Dryer Control Update Kit sold as upgrade for existing grain dryers to optimize efficiency and performance without purchasing new equipment.
- Parts and Service Support: Factory-backed technical support, troubleshooting, parts support, and system upgrades for installed base.
Pricing tiers
| Model | Billing | Price |
|---|---|---|
| Unit Pricing | Multi-year contract | Entry-level grain dryers (DP Series) |
| Unit Pricing | Multi-year contract | Mid-range grain dryers (DPXSL - DPX8GT Series) |
| Unit Pricing | Multi-year contract | High-capacity commercial dryers (DPX12GT - CTX Tower Series) |
| Unit Pricing | One time/ perpetual license | Used Grain Dryer - 2021 Delux DPSL30 |
Go-to-market motion3 records
Distribution channels3 records
Marketing channels4 records
Delux Manufacturing product offering
Product offeringCore offering
Delux Manufacturing designs, produces, and supports continuous flow grain dryers for farm and commercial operations, ranging from low-profile 300 BPH units to 10,000 BPH CTX Tower systems. All dryers integrate the proprietary MoistureLink™ PLC-based control system for automatic moisture management, remote access, and mobile monitoring, and are sold through a certified dealer network with factory-backed parts, service, and retrofit upgrade kits.
Product overview
Delux Manufacturing offers a comprehensive portfolio of continuous flow grain dryers ranging from compact farm models to large commercial tower systems. The product lineup includes the DP/DPSL Series (low profile, 300-1,400 BPH), DPXSL Series (up to 2,000 BPH), DPX4T through DPX16GT Series (1,200-3,300 BPH), and the commercial-grade CTX Tower Series (3,200-10,000 BPH). All dryers integrate with the proprietary MoistureLink™ control system featuring automatic moisture control, remote monitoring, and mobile connectivity. The MX Mixed Flow Series provides mixed flow drying technology with stackable design. The company also offers a MoistureLink™ Dryer Control Update Kit for retrofitting older dryers and sells certified pre-owned equipment.
Differentiator
Problem solved
Functional benefit
Brands
- MoistureLink™: Exclusive grain dryer control system technology that provides automatic moisture control, remote access, fault notifications, and real-time monitoring for Delux grain dryers.
Products and services
- MX Mixed Flow Series Grain Dryer Mixed flow continuous flow grain dryer featuring no screens to clean, individual plenum temperatures, and a stackable tier design for additional capacity, with quiet double-wide double-inlet fans and a unique hopper unload system. Targeted at farm and commercial grain handling operations.
- DP/DPSL Series Grain Dryers Low profile continuous flow grain dryers with vacuum-cooled design, capacities from 300 to 1,400 BPH (20%-15%), energy efficiency, and clean quiet operation. Includes the StayKleen designed system in plenum and cooling sections for easy cleaning. Targeted at farm and small commercial operations.
- DPXSL Series Grain Dryer Vacuum-cooled continuous flow grain dryer with low fill height and capacities up to 2,000 BPH, including standard catwalks, service platforms, and large access doors. Targeted at mid-sized commercial and farm grain operations.
- DPX4T Series Grain Dryer Continuous flow grain dryer with a 43-inch diameter commercial fan and capacities up to 2,240 BPH, with a fill height of 29 feet plus legs. Targeted at commercial and larger farm grain operations.
- DPX8GT Series Grain Dryer Continuous flow grain dryer with a standard grain turner, large plenum access door, and vacuum-cooled design with capacities up to 2,720 BPH. Targeted at mid-to-large commercial grain operations.
- DPX12GT Series Grain Dryer Continuous flow grain dryer with a fill height of 37 feet plus legs and capacities up to 3,000 BPH, featuring a standard grain turner, catwalks, and service platforms. Targeted at high-capacity commercial grain operations.
- DPX16GT Series Grain Dryer Large capacity continuous flow grain dryer with capacities up to 3,300 BPH, with standard exhaust limits, service platforms, and two sets of catwalks. Targeted at the largest farm and commercial grain drying operations below tower scale.
- CTX Tower Series Grain Dryer Commercial-scale tower grain dryer with modular design and capacities from 3,200 to 10,000 BPH. Features the exclusive MoistureLink GX touchscreen control, rust-free aluminum screens, Even-Flow Grain Turner, StayKleen Heat Deck System, and Easy-Clean Cooling Floor System. Targeted at large commercial grain elevators and the highest-capacity farm operations.
- MoistureLink™ Control System Proprietary PLC-based grain dryer control system integrating a command center with automatic moisture control, remote web-enabled access, fault notifications, remote troubleshooting, text and email notifications, and record keeping via Micro SD or USB. Sold as integrated equipment on Delux dryers and via retrofit kits.
- MoistureLink™ Mobile Connect App Mobile application for iOS and Android that enables complete remote monitoring and control of Delux grain dryers, including grain moisture tracking, real-time alerts, and remote adjustment of drying settings from smartphones or tablets.
- MoistureLink™ Dryer Control Update Kit Retrofit control panel upgrade kit for existing grain dryers, including automatic temperature control, remote data access, bushel counter, and shutdown notifications. Sold through dealers to upgrade installed dryers to the MoistureLink control platform.
- Used / Pre-Owned Grain Dryers Pre-owned Delux grain dryers sold directly from the factory with factory-backed support, providing a lower-cost entry point to the Delux product line. Example listing: 2021 DPSL30 at $110,000.
Quantifiable outcome
- Propane usage reduced by 35-40% compared to older dryers (Browns Valley case study)
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Companies that use Delux Manufacturing
Customer profileNamed customers10 records
Segments2 records
Ideal customer profiles2 records
Delux Manufacturing technology and API
TechnologyTechnology focussed No
API detail
- Has API
- No
- API docs
- API detail
Core technology
AI maturity
App detail
Feature7 records
Delux Manufacturing partnerships and signals
Strategic signalPartnerships
One partnership is on record.
- Certified DealerscoreLarge and growing network of certified grain dryer dealers across North America and globally. Every Delux dealer is trained and certified to work on and troubleshoot grain dryers. Dealers provide immediate, knowledgeable service and handle sales, installation, and ongoing support.
Scale indicators3 records
Recent moves7 records
Expansion highlights4 records
Delux Manufacturing competitors and assessment
Company assessmentDirect peers
- Bühler Group: Bühler is a global manufacturer of grain processing equipment including industrial drying solutions, competing with Delux in commercial-scale grain drying and offering broader integrated processing systems.
- Chief Agri/Industrial: Chief Agri designs and manufactures grain storage and handling systems, including grain dryers and bins, serving the same agricultural cooperatives and large farm operations as Delux.
- Brock Grain Systems (CTB, Inc.): Brock manufactures grain bins, dryers, and material handling equipment for commercial and on-farm grain facilities, directly overlapping with Delux's commercial grain handling product portfolio.
- Shivvers / CF Equipment: Shivvers (now part of CF Equipment) designs and manufactures grain drying and handling systems, including continuous-flow dryers, competing head-to-head with Delux in the same commercial and farm segments.
- Sukup Manufacturing Co. Sukup manufactures grain dryers, bins, and handling equipment with overlapping product lines in continuous-flow and tower dryers, serving the same farm and commercial grain handling customers as Delux.
- GSI (Grain Systems, Inc.): GSI is one of the largest global manufacturers of grain bins, dryers, and material handling equipment, directly competing with Delux in continuous-flow and tower grain dryers across farm and commercial segments.
- Mathews Company: Mathews Company is a long-standing US-based manufacturer of continuous-flow and batch grain dryers, directly competing with Delux's DPX and CTX product lines for farm and commercial grain drying applications.
Emerging players
- Zimmerman Grain Dryers: Zimmerman manufactures tower-style grain dryers with proprietary heat reclamation and PLC control systems, representing a newer entrant in commercial-scale drying that overlaps with Delux's CTX Tower product line.
Regional players
- NECO (Nebraska Engineering Company): NECO, also based in Nebraska, manufactures grain dryers, handling, and aeration equipment primarily for North American farm and commercial customers, competing directly with Delux in their home regional market.
Broad incumbents
- AGCO Corporation: AGCO is a major global agricultural equipment OEM whose GSI division directly competes with Delux in grain drying; AGCO's broader farm machinery portfolio gives it scale advantages in dealer reach and capital.
Market position
Strengths4 records
Weaknesses5 records
Competitive moat4 records
Key risks6 records
Key highlights7 records
Customer concentration
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Delux Manufacturing leadership team
Management profileNumber of profiles
Profiles2 records
Delux Manufacturing funding detail
Funding detailFunding overview
Funding rounds
Investors
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Delux Manufacturing M&A and investment
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Frequently asked questions about Delux Manufacturing
What does Delux Manufacturing do?
Delux Manufacturing designs, produces, and supports continuous flow grain dryers for farm and commercial operations, ranging from low-profile 300 BPH units to 10,000 BPH CTX Tower systems. All dryers integrate the proprietary MoistureLink™ PLC-based control system for automatic moisture management, remote access, and mobile monitoring, and are sold through a certified dealer network with factory-backed parts, service, and retrofit upgrade kits.
Is Delux Manufacturing a public or private company?
Delux Manufacturing is a private company. It is classified as founder individual operated bootstrapped and is currently operating.
When was Delux Manufacturing founded?
Delux Manufacturing was founded in 1962. It employs 11 to 50 people.
Where is Delux Manufacturing based?
Delux Manufacturing is headquartered in Kearney, United States, in the North America region.
How does Delux Manufacturing make money?
Four revenue lines are on record. Grain Dryer Sales are the primary driver. The others are used Grain Dryer Sales, dryer Update/Retrofit Kits and parts and Service Support.
Who are Delux Manufacturing's main competitors?
Direct peers on record are Bühler Group, Chief Agri/Industrial, Brock Grain Systems (CTB, Inc.), Shivvers / CF Equipment, Sukup Manufacturing Co., GSI (Grain Systems, Inc.) and Mathews Company. Zimmerman Grain Dryers is listed as an emerging player. NECO (Nebraska Engineering Company) is listed as a regional player. AGCO Corporation is listed as a broad incumbent.
Does Delux Manufacturing have an API?
No public API is recorded for Delux Manufacturing.
What industry is Delux Manufacturing in?
Delux Manufacturing's product category is Agricultural Grain Drying Equipment. Its primary akta.pro industry code is AFAOAKAE, Continuous-Flow Grain Dryers, with a secondary code of AFAOAKAA, Mixed-Flow Grain Dryers.