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HArVESTiNG & STorAGE

New industrial expansion in Germany: more capacity, greater

control and improved operational efficiency

In 2025, Silos Córdoba took part in a been installed to facilitate integration
new storage project for a German milling with the existing equipment and guaran-
company, supplying a high-capacity silo tee safe access for operation and mainte-
for its industrial facilities. nance tasks.
Now, this collaboration continues with Solutions adapted to industrial
a new expansion that strengthens the growth
plant’s operational capacity while im-
This project reflects the continued trust
proving both grain preservation and dis- of industrial customers who keep ex-
charge efficiency.
probes and management software, allow- panding their facilities together with Si-
A new silo designed to integrate into
an operating plant ing continuous supervision of the stored los Córdoba.
grain conditions and improving preser- In projects of this kind, adaptability is
The expansion includes a flat-bottom vation during storage.
steel silo for wheat storage, with a diam- essential. Every expansion must be pre-
eter of 15 metres and an approximate These types of solutions are especially cisely integrated into an already oper-
capacity of 3.100 tonnes, designed ac- important in industrial facilities where ational plant, respecting workflows, ac-
cording to EUROCODE standards and product stability and operational conti- cess points, handling systems and future
prepared to meet the usual requirements nuity are key factors. growth requirements.
of the Central European market. The installation also includes a dis- The new installation developed in
Among the main highlights of this charge system designed to ensure effi- Germany perfectly represents this phi-
expansion are the incorporation of a cient grain extraction and optimise the losophy: solutions designed to evolve
complete ventilation and temperature plant’s daily operation. alongside the customer and support the
monitoring system, together with a In addition, catwalks, supports and aux- growth of their grain storage and han-
temperature control solution based on iliary galvanized steel structures have dling capacity. Circle 30 on enquiry card

Grain Storage Built to last for Generations
For 25 years, Sukup Manufacturing Co. pulley on all Sukup bins with structured
has been committed to building grain roofs. These serve as secure points for
bins farmers can count on through every farmers to attach to if entering a bin, and
season, every harvest, and every gener- it provides a reliable option for rescue
ation. teams in emergency situations.
vents moisture from seeping between the
Since Sukup Bins first began production Safety is not an afterthought. It is built stiffener and laminated sheets, keeping
in 2001, our focus has stayed the same: into the design of every Sukup bin. the stored grain dry. The design makes
delivering quality, innovation, and safety the bin easier to erect because the holes
to farm families across the country. Strength That Lasts for Generations are properly aligned and eliminate gaps
“Family matters. Family is very impor- For farmers, longevity matters. Grain that can lead to leaking.
tant in farming,” said Elizabeth Brinkman, storage is an investment that should con- These features add longevity and help
Bin Sales Director for Sukup Manufactur- tinue performing year after year, genera- protect the condition of the grain inside
ing Co. “At the end of the day, I want my tion after generation. the bin.
family safe. I want your family safe.” Every Sukup bin is built with Sukup’s
That mindset drives the design behind Super Shield coating. This coating helps 25 Years of Innovation
every Sukup bin. extend the life of the galvanized steel As Sukup celebrates 25 years of manu-
while maintaining a uniform appearance facturing grain bins, we remain focused
Safety Built Into Every Detail from top to bottom. The result is a grain on delivering innovative products that
One standout feature of our grain bins is bin designed to withstand tough condi- serve farm families well into the future.
Sukup’s grain bin safety door. The design tions while staying stronger longer. From safety advancements to patented
helps ensure that the inside door Another patented feature on our com- durability features, Sukup bins are de-
panels are fully locked before the outer mercial bins is the Double End Stud signed with one goal in mind: provid-
door panel can be secured. It is one more Bolt™. ing farmers with reliable grain storage
step toward improving safety during After researching moisture issues in solutions that offer long-term value and
daily operations around the bin. peace of mind.
bins, Sukup found that water intrusion
Sukup has also expanded additional often occurred around stiffener holes Because when it comes to protecting
safety features from commercial bins into rather than vertical seams. Utilizing a your operation, your grain, and your fam-
farm bins, including the knot-passing Double End Stud Bolt™ effectively pre- ily, every detail matters. Circle 31 on enquiry card
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