I am Livio Zanon Santon, owner of Tauro Essiccatori.
For over 16 years, I have been working to spread the culture of drying, because I believe it is a powerful tool for taking care of yourself, others, and the environment.

Drying has been part of my life since I was a boy, following my father as he built the first dryers—visionary prototypes of what we now produce every day. It’s an ancient technique, yet more relevant than ever in a world where people often eat distractedly and rely on industrial foods. In contrast, those who dry their food choose to slow down, preparing healthy food with their own hands—food that lasts long without chemicals or waste. That’s why, together with my team, we don’t just build dryers: we aim to make this culture accessible, to share it, and to bring it to life."

Over the years, we have produced more than 60,000 dryers, written hundreds of articles, published books, and created a community—“Gente che Essicca”—where experiences, recipes, and passions are shared.
Our goal is to build simple tools that are perfect both for home drying and professional use. Because true well-being is lasting: like food made with love, an appliance that never breaks, or a relationship that grows over time.

For me, this is true sustainability: something that benefits today, and tomorrow as well. Something that leaves a mark, that creates value. Something that can be shared, like a jar of sun-dried tomatoes, made with your own hands.