CESCO nears completion of La Sanfermese grain terminal in Mantova
The new facility will boost storage, handling, and quality control as demand grows for efficient grain logistics in Italy.
ITALY – Grain handling specialist, CESCO EPC, is close to completing a new grain terminal for La Sanfermese SpA in Piubega, Mantova, with operations set to start in 2026.
The project will expand how the company handles grain from intake to dispatch. The site will hold up to 24,000 tonnes and bring together receiving, drying, cleaning, storage, and loading in one system. Engineers designed the terminal to manage high volumes during harvest while keeping grain quality stable.
The facility includes 12 flat bottom silos for long term storage and hopper silos for wet grain buffering and tempering. It also features truck loading silos to speed up dispatch. Conveying lines can move up to 250 tonnes per hour, which helps reduce delays when volumes peak. The receiving section supports 12 tonnes per axle and uses dust control systems to meet environmental rules.
Processing systems include rotary and screen cleaners for pre cleaning and a continuous flow dryer with heat recovery and gas burners. These systems allow close control of moisture and temperature. Monitoring tools and ventilation systems help keep grain in good condition during storage.
La Sanfermese, a family owned agribusiness, supplies cereals, legumes, and non GMO soy to food and feed markets across Italy and beyond. The company expects the new terminal to reduce losses after harvest and support steady supply to its customers.
For CESCO EPC, the project adds to its work in grain handling systems across Europe. Industry observers say such investments reflect a wider shift toward better logistics and stricter quality checks in the grain sector.
This development follows another recent project by CESCO EPC in Padova, where the company installed a corn byproduct storage system to improve safety and daily operations in milling. The system uses 12 bolted silos with smooth walls to prevent blockages and support steady discharge.
The design also addresses dust risks linked to corn byproducts. Reinforced steel bodies and composite roofs help manage pressure in case of an incident, while vent channels guide pressure away from key areas. The system meets ATEX and Eurocode standards. A company representative said, “We built safety into every part of the system to support both workers and operations.”
Together, these projects show how grain and milling sites in Italy continue to invest in safer and more efficient systems.
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