Prado Silos has proved an unwavering commitment to excellence and customer satisfaction throughout its long history of silo manufacturing, especially in the field of grain storage in Mexico.
Thanks to successful innovative projects, involvement in the industry’s trade fairs and the constant evolution in its design and logistics capabilities, the company has become a major player in the grain silo market in North America. Prado Silos’ growing presence in the Mexican market reveals itself essential to become a partner of choice for high quality storage solutions, adapted to local and global needs.
In 2023, Prado Silos expanded its international presence with more than 90 projects completed in 40 countries. A key strategic market where the company has excelled is Mexico, a country where the demand for grain storage solutions has experienced significant growth.
In Mexico, Prado Silos has developed many projects responding to the specific needs of clients in the grain storage sector of this North American country, particularly in the corn storage industry. Let us remember that Mexico ranks among the largest producers and consumers of corn in the world, so each new project in the Aztec country further strengthens the company’s position as a strategic partner in this basic sector of their economy.
Noteworthy projects include the installation of silos for corn storage in different Mexican agricultural regions , thus helping to improve the industry’s storage capacity and enhancing the resilience of the supply chain for this essential crop.
The productive capacity of Prado Silos constitutes an essential part of its success in the global market, and particularly in Mexico. Depending on the client’s specific needs and location, each silo is custom-designed and built on Prado Silos’ modern manufacturing lines based in Trápaga (Bizkaia, Spain), close to the main industrial port of Bilbao in order to swiftly manage shipments . Backed by its experience and a dedicated team of highly skilled experts, this company with over 70 years of history can tackle large-scale projects efficiently and on time, thereby maximizing the added value for agricultural and commercial activities, in line with the requirements of each operation.
Every silo shipped across the Atlantic to Mexico has been subject to rigorous quality controls to ensure its durability and reliability for grain storage. In addition, Prado Silos’ renewed and efficient logistics guarantees the delivery of the silos at their destination in perfect conditions and on schedule, while offering a comprehensive service that includes customised design, manufacturing, assembly and customer support, thus ensuring the highest degree of satisfaction for clients at every stage of the process.
The geographical and climatic diversity in Mexico demands a flexible approach when designing and assembling corn silos . By adjusting the features of each silo to local conditions, Prado Silos ensures a safe and efficient installation independently of the location. Flexibility and adaptability to each client’s operations is crucial to reach the optimal durability and functionality for the silos installed in diverse regions of the country.
When it comes to agriculture in Mexico, the sorghum crop stands out as an excellent opportunity for the grain silo industry. Sorghum is the most widely grown fodder grain in the country and annually yields generous harvests for both domestic consumption and export, besides the fact that it is a good silage crop. According to the Mexican Department of Agriculture and Rural Development, in 2021 the country counted around 1.8 million hectares dedicated exclusively to this crop, meaning that sorghum is one of the most important products for the primary sector.
Consequently, the storage of sorghum in grain silos can be crucial to preserve the quality and value of the production in a competitive market. Prado Silos’ designs have been developed to keep sorghum and other bulk grains in optimal conditions, protecting them from moisture and pests. These metal silos will ensure proper ventilation and efficient handling of the grain to maintain quality over long periods of time.
As demand for sorghum in the food and feed industry is on the rise, high quality silos are essential to maximise productivity and meet the requirements for a consistent supply to the Mexican market.
Prado Silos plays an active role in trade fairs and agricultural congresses in Mexico. These events provide a powerful platform to present innovations for the grain silo industry and reinforce link‑building with potential clients. The participation in these fairs not only strengthens the presence of Prado Silos in the Mexican market, at the same time it allows the company to receive direct on-site feedback in order to adjust its solutions to the challenging demands of the North American grain storage silo market.
For instance, at the beginning of June Prado Silos travelled to Cancun to participate in the Rice Market & Technology Convention 2024 . This event is one of the most significant in the Latin American rice industry, with an exclusive agenda designed by leading members of the rice industry from around the world, providing an excellent platform for networking and learning about the latest trends, innovations and challenges in the grain silo sector.
