Elevator equipment manufacturer KMZ Industries (Karlivsky Machine Building Plant, Poltava region) has signed an agreement to manufacture silos and transport equipment for an agricultural enterprise in Chernihiv region, the company’s press service reported on Facebook.
According to the report, the customer, which specializes in corn cultivation and dairy farming, plans to increase its grain storage capacity for more flexible inventory management.
Under the agreement, KMZ Industries will manufacture three flat-bottom silos with a total capacity of 21,950 cubic meters, an operational silo for truck loading with a volume of 90 cubic meters, and transport equipment (bucket elevators and chain conveyors) with a capacity of 50 and 100 tons/hour.
To implement the project, the farm plans to take advantage of a state program that provides 25% compensation for the cost of domestically produced agricultural machinery and equipment.
Vladislav Perehodko, head of the regional representative office of KMZ Industries, noted that this case illustrates the trend of agricultural producers investing in the expansion of existing elevator sites with a focus on energy efficiency.
KMZ Industries is the largest manufacturer of elevator equipment in Ukraine and produces a full range of products, including silos, grain dryers, transport equipment, and separators, as well as providing automation and installation services.
According to the company, it has built more than 5,000 facilities. KMZ Industries silos with a total volume of more than 12.5 million cubic meters are in operation.
