In recent years, the demand for animal feed has continued to rise, driven by the evolution of agri-food supply chains and by the growing need for efficient, sustainable production models. According to the USDA’s September 2025 Grain Outlook report, global grain output for feed use is set to reach record levels in 2025/26. While production is expected to climb significantly in the United States, Brazil and Argentina, some European countries — including France, Serbia and Romania — are experiencing declines linked to adverse weather conditions. This scenario further underscores the need for highly efficient, technologically advanced feed plants capable of keeping pace with a fast-changing market.
Since its foundation, Ocrim has operated not only in the milling sector but also in the design and construction of feed production facilities — a commitment that today gains new momentum through a strategic partnership aimed at strengthening and expanding this long-standing expertise.
The decision to partner with Grespan stems from the desire to bring into the Ocrim ecosystem an Italian company that shares the same industrial culture, production mindset and values. Founded in 1961 in Castrette di Villorba (Treviso) and now led by the second generation, Grespan specialises in turnkey feed plants, with a strong presence in both Italian and international markets.
What began as an initial commercial collaboration soon evolved into a shared industrial project: a natural outcome of aligned objectives and complementary skill sets. Ocrim has now acquired a majority stake in Grespan, transforming the partnership into a cohesive strategic initiative. With Grespan joining the group, Ocrim further consolidates its position in the feed sector, integrating new expertise and creating fresh synergies within its production chain. This step enables the company to deliver even more comprehensive solutions — from grain processing to feed production — while maintaining a coherent vision rooted in Italian know-how.
At the heart of this decision lies a deep conviction: passion fuels creativity and creates the conditions for meaningful collaboration. This shared ground — built on trust, experience and a long-term vision — is where Ocrim and Grespan are shaping a project focused on sustainability, technological advancement and the value of human intelligence: the kind that grows through relationships and experience, and continues to drive innovation, even in the age of artificial intelligence.
Becoming part of Grespan marks an important chapter in the evolution of the Ocrim supply chain — a place where technical excellence and human values come together to form a modern, solid and responsible industrial model. It is a clear sign of Ocrim’s commitment to sustainable, tailored growth, strengthening and expanding its role in the feed sector and across the international agri-industrial landscape.
