NARDI INTERNATIONAL

What NARDI INTERNATIONAL does

NARDI INTERNATIONAL is the export-facing brand of Italian Drying Group srl – Società Benefit, a wholly-owned subsidiary of Incomac srl, headquartered in Montebelluna, Italy. The brand designs and manufactures industrial wood-drying kilns and heat-treatment systems, organized under the DK201 platform and spanning thermal-fluid, direct-gas, steam, biomass/biogas and indirect-fired variants (DK201K, DK201B, DK201S, DK201T, DK201M, DK201P, DK201R). Alongside drying equipment, NARDI provides integrated ISPM-15 phytosanitary heat-treatment capability, including compliance-oriented software and hardware for pallet and wood-packaging exporters.

The business operates a multi-brand industrial portfolio: the heritage Nardi and Incomac equipment lines address sawmills, pallet producers, furniture manufacturers, flooring and construction timber processors, and biomass/energy users; the irenew sub-brand delivers kiln regeneration, used-equipment resale and spare-part/accessory services; and the NRG sub-brand extends into broader energy systems. Revenue is generated through direct sales of turnkey drying plants, accessories and spare parts, supplemented by refurbishment and after-sales services, with go-to-market via the company's own commercial and service network across 107 countries on five continents, complemented by participation in major industry fairs (LIGNA, Holzmesse, Tecno Mueble). Customer support is delivered through an installed base of more than 25,000 combined Nardi and Incomac units worldwide.

Name

NARDI INTERNATIONAL

Legal name

Italian Drying Group srl - SB

Website

https://nardi.it

Company type

Private

Founded year

1974

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

1–10 employees

Short description

NARDI INTERNATIONAL, a brand of Italian Drying Group (subsidiary of Incomac srl, Italy), designs and manufactures industrial wood-drying kilns and ISPM-15 heat-treatment systems for sawmills, pallet, furniture, flooring and biomass customers across 107 countries.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Industrial Wood Drying Equipment

NAICS

Sawmill, Woodworking, and Paper Machinery Manufacturing (333243)

SIC

Industrial Process Furnaces & Ovens (3567)

akta.pro primary industry

Wood Drying & Kiln Operations (IMAMABAD)

Keywords

• Industrial wood drying
• Wood drying kilns
• Phytosanitary treatment
• ISPM15 compliance
• Lumber drying equipment

Headquarters

HQ city

Montebelluna

HQ country

Italy

HQ region

Europe

Offices1 record

Markets served

GTM type

B2B

Offering type

Hardware or Manufacturing

Cost components

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

Revenue model

1. Industrial Wood Drying Equipment Sales: Sale of industrial kilns and drying systems including DK201K, DK201B, DK201S, DK201T, DK201M, DK201P, and DK201R models. Equipment is sold as complete turnkey solutions with customization options for different wood species and processing requirements.
2. Accessories and Spare Parts: Sale of accessories for wood drying equipment including replacement parts, monitoring systems, and upgrade components.
3. Plant Regeneration Services (irenew): Incotech brand offers regeneration services for old equipment, including systems not originally designed by the Group. Includes commissioning, operational improvements, and energy efficiency enhancements.

Go-to-market motion1 record

Distribution channels1 record

Marketing channels5 records

Core offering

Nardi designs, manufactures, and sells industrial wood drying kilns and heat treatment systems (front-loading, tunnel, mobile, transportable cells, and steaming chambers) under the DK201 product family. The offering is delivered as turnkey engineered solutions for sawmills, pallet manufacturers, furniture makers, and timber processors across 107 countries, complemented by ISPM15-compliant software, accessories, and equipment regeneration services.

Product overview

Nardi is a manufacturer of industrial wood drying kilns and systems, offering a comprehensive portfolio of drying solutions. The product line includes seven core dryer models (DK201K, DK201B, DK201S, DK201P, DK201T, DK201M, DK201R) differentiated by heating method and application type (front-loading, tunnel, mobile, transportable, and steaming chambers), complemented by accessories and software for process control. Additional services include ISPM15 phytosanitary treatment certification and irenew equipment refurbishment. The company also offers turnkey customized projects for the wood processing industry, with systems installed in 107 countries worldwide.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Brands

• Incomac: Related brand under Italian Drying Group, also specializing in wood drying solutions
• irenew
• Incotech

Products and services

• DK201K Dryer Front-loading industrial wood dryer (evolved from K200) using thermal fluid through bimetallic finned tube heat exchangers with motorized damper air exchange. Designed for energy savings and production efficiency in sawmill and timber processing operations.
• DK201B Dryer Direct and indirect heating wood dryer (evolved from K200-G) powered by gas, diesel or LPG with integrated burner. Enables autonomous operation without external boiler and simplified installation.
• DK201S Steaming Chamber High-temperature wood steaming chamber (evolved from K200-S) used to impart color tones to wood before drying or to stabilize and relax it after high-temperature rapid drying. Compatible with steam, superheated water, diathermic oil, or direct gas/diesel heating.
• DK201P Pre-Dryer Pre-dryer (evolved from K200-PRE) enabling storage of large quantities of timber in a controlled atmosphere to preserve quality until the drying process.
• DK201T Tunnel Dryer Tunnel dryer (evolved from K200-T) designed to reduce material loading and unloading time, with wood placed on trolleys moving on sliding tracks. Suitable for large quantities of timber and pallet drying.
• DK201M Mobile Cell Dryer Mobile cell dryer (evolved from K200-MOB) allowing cells to be moved directly above timber to speed up loading and unloading operations.
• DK201R Transportable Dryer Compact transportable dryers (evolved from TT150-300) that can be moved by truck for flexible deployment.
• Wood Drying Accessories Add-on accessories, replacement parts, monitoring systems, and upgrade components for wood drying equipment to allow customization per customer requirements.
• irenew Equipment Regeneration Service Refurbishment and regeneration service for old wood drying equipment, including systems not originally designed by the Group. Includes commissioning, operational improvements, and energy efficiency upgrades.
• ISPM15 Sterilization Service Phytosanitary heat treatment service compliant with ISPM15 for wood packaging, eliminating harmful organisms via HT treatment at a 56°C core temperature for at least 30 minutes.

Quantifiable outcome

• Achieves 56°C core temperature for 30 minutes for ISPM15 phytosanitary compliance
• +2 more outcomes

Named customers3 records

Segments5 records

Ideal customer profiles5 records

Technology focussed No

API detail

Has API

No

API docs

API detail

Core technology

AI maturity

App detail

Feature6 records

Partnerships

Four partnerships are on record, tiered core and minor.

• Italian Drying Group srl (IDG)coreStrategic or Co-development Partner · 13 December 2023Italian Drying Group srl, a wholly-owned subsidiary of Incomac srl, acquired the Nardi brand and its intangible assets. IDG networks Nardi with Incomac, representing over 25,000 combined installations worldwide. The acquisition preserves the historic Nardi brand and its 50 years of wood drying expertise.
• Incomac srlcoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerIncomac srl is the parent company of Italian Drying Group. Founded in Montebelluna, Incomac produces wood drying kilns and was acquired by Livio Torresan and Gino Santin in 2019. The company grew from 1.3 million to nearly 8 million euros in revenue in 4 years with 95% export share.
• Incotech srlminorImplementation/ SI/ Consulting PartnerIncotech provides plant regeneration services (irenew) for Nardi and other manufacturers' equipment, including commissioning, operational improvements, and energy efficiency upgrades.
• Incomac (Brand Partner)minorGTM or Marketing PartnerIncomac logo displayed on Nardi website as a partner, indicating joint marketing and presence at trade shows under the Italian Drying Group umbrella.

Scale indicators5 records

Recent moves7 records

Expansion highlights5 records

Broad incumbents

• Ledinek: Slovenian manufacturer of wood processing machinery with kilns as part of a broader portfolio (including presses and glulam lines). Overlaps with Nardi in industrial drying and sawmill customers but also serves larger integrated wood-processing projects.
• SCM Group: Italian industrial conglomerate producing a wide range of wood processing machinery. While not a kiln specialist, it is a relevant comparison point for Italian 'Made in Italy' positioning, distribution scale, and adjacent customer relationships in wood manufacturing.

Direct peers

• Valutec: Swedish supplier of industrial wood drying kilns including continuous and batch dryers. Comparable product offering, customer base (sawmills), and Nordic/European export footprint.
• WDE Maspell: Italian competitor in industrial wood drying kilns and heat treatment systems. Directly comparable in product portfolio, target customers (sawmills, pallet makers), and Mediterranean export markets.
• Brunner-Hildebrand: German family-owned wood drying kiln manufacturer. Competes with Nardi in the same product category, with a focus on softwood, hardwood, and ISPM15 treatment for the sawmill and packaging industry across Europe.
• Incomac: Sister brand under Italian Drying Group (Nardi's parent). Manufactures wood drying kilns with overlapping product specs and shares the same customer base and service network, making it the most direct comparison.
• Baschild: Italian wood drying kiln manufacturer serving sawmills and pallet producers. Direct geographic and product-line competitor to Nardi within Italy and export markets.
• SII Dry Kilns: US-based manufacturer of wood drying kilns for lumber producers and pallet manufacturers. Comparable product line, including ISPM15 heat-treatment capability, with primary concentration in North America.
• Mühlböck Holztrocknungsanlagen: Austrian manufacturer of industrial wood drying kilns and heat-treatment plants. Closely comparable to Nardi in product category, sawmill/ISPM15 customer base, and European mid-market positioning.
• Hechler Holztrocknungsanlagen: Austrian wood drying kiln specialist. Competes with Nardi in European sawmill and pallet-treatment markets, including ISPM15-compliant heat treatment solutions.

Market position

Strengths4 records

Weaknesses4 records

Competitive moat5 records

Key risks5 records

Key highlights6 records

Customer concentration

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Compliance1 record

Revenue estimate

Valuation estimate

Number of profiles

Profiles2 records

Funding overview

Funding rounds

Investors

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M&A

Investments

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