Getting grain from field to market depends on electrical infrastructure that runs reliably in one of the most demanding environments in agriculture. Our Agr1Solutions Team of Experts design and install electrical systems for commercial elevators and on-farm grain storage operations throughout the Midwest.
by the numbers
Grain handling facilities operate under regulatory requirements, equipment demands, and safety risks that set them apart from standard agricultural or industrial electrical work. The numbers explain why getting the electrical and automation right matters.
Spoilage Reduction
~30%
when moisture/temperature controls are applied
Manual Intervention Reduction
~25%
for routine tasks
Dust Emissions Reduction
~40%
with enclosed conveyor designs
Electrical work in grain facilities isn't standard commercial or agricultural installation work. Electricians need to understand hazardous location classifications, approved wiring methods for Class II environments, equipment ratings, sealing requirements, and how those requirements apply to different areas of a facility. PDC's project teams have worked in these environments for decades. We understand what the code requires, how grain handling systems are sequenced, and how to build electrical infrastructure that supports automation without creating new maintenance or compliance issues.
Ground-up electrical design for new grain facilities
On-farm grain transport system specification, integration, and installation
Facility remodels, expansions, and upgrades
Grain dryer electrical and controls
Bucket elevator and conveyor controls
In-house service and support for installed systems
Remote monitoring and alarming systems
Complete data services and connectivity infrastructure
Automated grain handling systems (customized to owner requirements)
Grain facility projects require coordination that most electrical contractors aren't set up to deliver. Harvests don't wait for commissioning delays. New elevator construction has to integrate with existing automation systems without creating grain tracking or routing errors. Dryer installations need to come online before the moisture content of incoming grain becomes a storage problem. On the farm side, PDC specifies, integrates, and installs grain transport systems (augers, belt conveyers, and handling equipment) that moves grain from the combine to the bin. From the initial design through equipment startup and operator training, PDC functions as a single point of coordination for the electrical scope of grain facility projects. When we design automation for a grain handling system, we work closely with facility managers to build custom logic that reflects how that specific facility operates.
Our Commitment
PDC has been the electrical and automation partner for grain facilities in our region for decades.
Most contractors hand off the system after project completion. At PDC, we program your grain handling automation, service the motors running your elevators and dryers, and respond if something faults.
Grain facilities are not clean or comfortable job sites, and that is exactly where we work. Tight spaces, heavy dust, hazardous locations, and elevated work inside bucket elevators and enclosed conveyors are part of our daily routine.
We design systems with the growth of your facility in mind. That means service entrances are sized for future load additions, PLCs are programmed with I/O capacity, and control panels are designed to accommodate additional equipment without a full replacement.
You don't have to coordinate between multiple contractors when working with PDC. Our services work together as one integrated solution. We provide electrical contracting and automation programming, we fabricate UL 508A control panels, and we perform EASA certified motor repair in house.
project experience
PDC has completed electrical and automation installations for commercial grain elevators, cooperative facilities, and on-farm grain storage operations across the Midwest.
Electrical Contracting/Industrial
Brewster Cheese Plant and Summit Ridge Energy partnered to develop 22.66 acres of renewable energy across two adjacent solar arrays—a Distributed Generation (DG) field serving the cheese plant directly and a Community Solar field exporting to the ComEd utility grid.
ELECTRICAL/Agriculture
PDC Electrical Contractors assisted in design and handled the electrical installation for a new Honey Creek Feed Mill.
Electrical Contracting/Agriculture
Premier Co-op completed construction of a feed mill, where PDC Electrical Contractors assisted with the design and installation of the electrical system.
Connect with PDC
Looking for comprehensive automation and electrical solutions that can jumpstart your business? Or are you searching for expert advice on the latest equipment? Contact our team today to discuss your needs, ask questions, and begin a trusted partnership that supports your long-term success.
