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This section provides an overview for silos as well as their applications and principles. Also, please take a look at the list of 10 silo manufacturers and their company rankings. Here are the top-ranked silo companies as of April, 2025: 1.KMEC, 2.Wabash National Corporation, 3.CST Industries, Inc..
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A Silo refers to a manufacturing and storage facility commonly seen on farms for animal feed.
Compared to conventional warehouses, silos offer a higher storage capacity per installation area, allowing for efficient grain storage. Besides serving as storage for animal feed, silos are also utilized in industrial settings for storing materials.
Silos are primarily used as warehouses for storing grains. They are often employed for long-term storage, and some silos come equipped with features for temperature and humidity control.
While commonly used for storing animal feed, silos are not limited to grain storage. They find applications in industries for storing materials like coal, gravel, and cement, among others.
Silos come in various types based on shape, material, and purpose. Representative types include:
Made of reinforced concrete, tower silos have a circular or square shape. They are used not only for storing crops but also in facilities such as water treatment plants and power plants. Tower silos are significantly large structures and are well-suited for large-scale industrial operations.
Constructed with large steel plates, bunker silos have a rectangular box-like shape and are used for storing crops and animal feed. Some bunker silos are buried underground. Bunker silos allow for cost-effective establishment compared to tower silos.
Bag silos involve filling plastic bags with crops, and stacking these bags to create a silo. This type is commonly used by small-scale farmers or those with lower crop yields.
With low implementation costs, bag silos are an optimal storage method for small-scale farmers. They completely seal out air, inhibiting secondary fermentation or mold growth.
Made of reinforced concrete or steel plates, dome silos have a semi-spherical dome shape. They are used for storing grains, coal, and cement, and are primarily utilized in industrial rather than agricultural settings.
Hydro silos are used for water storage and have a cylindrical shape made of steel plates or concrete. They are mainly employed for agricultural and industrial water storage facilities.
Due to the various types of silos, it is essential to pay attention to the following points when choosing one:
There are various materials used for silo facilities, with concrete and steel plates being common. Since stored grains are susceptible to temperature and humidity, materials that effectively seal out external conditions are preferred.
As costs vary significantly based on the material, understanding the cost aspect is crucial.
Silos come in various sizes, and selecting a size based on the scale of the operation is crucial. As silo installation generally requires ample space, securing appropriate land is indispensable.
Some silos, such as bag silos, do not require vast areas, so choosing according to the business situation is advisable.
Silos are used in various fields such as industry and agriculture. Therefore, it is necessary to purchase a silo that suits its intended purpose. Confirm the intended use of the silo before making a selection.
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CST Industries Inc., established in 1893 and headquartered in Kansas City, Missouri, United States, is an industrial storage system designer and manufacturer. The company's products include factory-coated metal storage tanks, geodesic domes, and bioenergy storage units. Its products are used for petrochemical storage, frac sand storage, and municipal potable water tanks and can be customized for specific applications such as the storage of mining, fire protection, and food processing fluids. Having installed more than 375,000 tanks and 20,000 covers in 125 countries, the company has notable clients that include General Electric, Exxon Mobil, and BR Petrobras.
Zeppelin Systems GmbH, founded in 1950 and headquartered in Friedrichshafen, Germany, is a material-handling plant solutions manufacturer. The company designs, constructs, and upgrades industrial plants for storing, conveying, and weighing bulk materials and raw materials in plastics, rubber, food, and other industries. It provides all plant engineering services, including basic engineering, component production, control technology, and final assembly. The company also offers aviation and industrial services for assessing product quality in manufacturing, maintenance, and emergencies.
Conair, founded in Cranberry Township, PA, in 1959 is a manufacturer of resin drying, blending, feeding, and conveying/material handling equipment. The company's product portfolio includes Gravimetric Batch Blenders, Blending Accessories, Self-Contained Vacuum Loaders, Compressed Air Material Loaders and Vacuum Pumps/Dust Collectors. The company serves industries such as Oil and Gas, Aerospace and Defense, Automotive and Transportation, Construction, and Power Generation. The company also provides services including national distribution, product selection, customized services, technical support and 7/24 customer service.
Ranking as of April 2025
Derivation Method| Rank | Company | Click Share |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | KMEC |
25.2%
|
| 2 | Wabash National Corporation |
9.9%
|
| 3 | CST Industries, Inc. |
9.9%
|
| 4 | Rostfreisteels |
9.4%
|
| 5 | Conair |
8.8%
|
| 6 | Zeppelin Systems GmbH |
8.6%
|
| 7 | AGI FRAME |
7.5%
|
| 8 | Robert Sanderson |
7.3%
|
| 9 | Sollenberger Silos LLC |
7.3%
|
| 10 | GREEN SILOS |
6.2%
|
Derivation Method
The ranking is calculated based on the click share within the silo page as of April 2025. Click share is defined as the total number of clicks for all companies during the period divided by the number of clicks for each company.Number of Employees
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*Including some distributors, etc.
*Including some distributors, etc.
| Country | Number of Companies | Share (%) |
|---|---|---|
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United States of America
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1 | 100.0% |
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Takashi Sangyo Co., Ltd.
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A hopper-type FRP tank that is ideal for allowing contents to fall naturally and can also be installed on a conveyor. It is also possible to delive...
Takashi Sangyo Co., Ltd.
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If you want a large capacity, a tower-type FRP silo that can be stacked up and expanded and contracted freely. Since the FRP panels are joined toge...
Takashi Sangyo Co., Ltd.
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A tower-shaped FRP silo that is simple, durable, and inexpensive, and can be expanded and contracted freely. It is a one-piece item with no seams a...
Aisin Sangyo Co., Ltd.
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Fabric silo NBS silo ■Features ・Lightweight, can be installed anywhere, and installation work is easy ・Low cost ・Due to the change in shape, th...
Aisin Sangyo Co., Ltd.
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Fabric silo NBS silo ■Features ・Lightweight, can be installed anywhere, and installation work is easy ・Low cost ・Due to the change in shape, th...
Aisin Sangyo Co., Ltd.
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Fabric silo NBS silo ■Features ・Lightweight, can be installed anywhere, and installation work is easy ・Low cost ・Due to the change in shape, th...
Aisin Sangyo Co., Ltd.
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Fabric silo NBS silo ■Features ・Lightweight, can be installed anywhere, and installation work is easy ・Low cost ・Due to the change in shape, th...
Aisin Sangyo Co., Ltd.
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Last viewed: 9 hours ago
Fabric silo NBS silo ■Features ・Lightweight, can be installed anywhere, and installation work is easy ・Low cost ・Due to the change in shape, th...
Aisin Sangyo Co., Ltd.
120+ people viewing
Last viewed: 7 hours ago
Fabric silo NBS silo ■Features ・Lightweight, can be installed anywhere, and installation work is easy ・Low cost ・Due to the change in shape, th...
Aisin Sangyo Co., Ltd.
140+ people viewing
Last viewed: 3 hours ago
Fabric silo NBS silo ■Features ・Lightweight, can be installed anywhere, and installation work is easy ・Low cost ・Due to the change in shape, th...
ML Engineering Co., Ltd.
130+ people viewing
Last viewed: 14 hours ago
From small quantities to large systems ■Features We will build an optimal raw material management system from receiving to supply, including raw m...
GEA Japan Co., Ltd.
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Last viewed: 12 hours ago
■Powder silo GEA specializes in supplying bulk storage silos and hoppers for food products such as milk powder, sugar, flour, starch, salt, various...
Aisin Sangyo Co., Ltd.
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Last viewed: 8 hours ago
Steel plate silo/hopper ■Features ・Capacity, material and finish can be designed and manufactured according to your wishes. ・We can also perform...
