Assembling three grain silos to a 28-metre installation height using more than 80,000 screws, a 30-ton mobile crane and a 20-person delivery team.

Assembling 28-metre silos despite mismatched entry points, missing parts and changing site conditions
Our Hungarian team delivered the turnkey installation of three agricultural grain silos to an installation height of 28 metres. The team encountered mismatched entry points, missing parts, unpredictable weather and challenging site conditions during the machinery and equipment installation.
Twenty-person team using a 30-ton mobile crane, 4-ton telehandler and 80,000+ fixings
A 20-person team comprising engineers, fitters, management, site supervisors and Health & Safety supervisors delivered the turnkey installation. A 30-ton mobile crane and 4-ton telehandler supported the assembly work, while more than 80,000 screws were used to secure the silo components. The team adapted to the missing parts, entry-point mismatches and weather conditions as the work progressed.
Installation of three agricultural grain silos |
Assembly work carried out to a height of 28 metres |
More than 80,000 screws used to fasten the components |
30-ton mobile crane and 4-ton telehandler deployed |
Twenty-person multidisciplinary project team |
Installation adjusted around mismatched entry points, missing parts and changing weather |
Installation of three agricultural grain silos |
Assembly work carried out to a height of 28 metres |
More than 80,000 screws used to fasten the components |
30-ton mobile crane and 4-ton telehandler deployed |
Twenty-person multidisciplinary project team |
Installation adjusted around mismatched entry points, missing parts and changing weather |
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Installation of three agricultural grain silos
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Assembly work carried out to a height of 28 metres
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More than 80,000 screws used to fasten the components
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30-ton mobile crane and 4-ton telehandler deployed
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Twenty-person multidisciplinary project team
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Installation adjusted around mismatched entry points, missing parts and changing weather
Three grain silos completed on time
The turnkey installation was completed on time, and the client expressed a wish to continue the working relationship after the project.
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- Location: Hungary
- Sector: Consumer Goods
- Programme: Turnkey grain silo installation

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