Flexible flour production with 6 new Polem silos

Smart capacity expansion: how a flour producer in Aichach keeps production flexible with 6 new silos

In Aichach, Southern Germany, a family business has been producing high-quality flour products for the food industry for years. With growing demand from customers and seasonal peaks in the market, the need for more storage capacity also grew.

After an earlier successful delivery of silos, the producer again trusted us to expand the existing silo park. The new delivery had to connect perfectly with the current system.

Challenges and analysis

The client's requirement was clear: additional capacity, connecting to the existing silos, without large-scale renovation or adjustment of the production process.

However, the available space on the site was limited. Moreover, the daily process could not be interrupted. A smart solution was therefore required.

Solution and implementation

We delivered six additional flour silos, designed in size and technical structure to match the already present silos. This allowed optimal use of the existing infrastructure, without additional modifications.

Installation took place with minimal impact on daily operations. Through detailed planning and an efficient construction phase, the expansion was operational within a short time.

Results

• The factory's storage capacity has now been significantly expanded.
• Production peaks and fluctuating market demand can be better managed.
• Thanks to the familiar design, management remained simple for employees.
• The project was completed within the agreed time and available budget.

The client now has more flexibility to align inventory and production planning with market demand.

Lessons learned

What worked well: the preliminary, close coordination between client and supplier. By clearly discussing all technical details and planning, the installation proceeded without surprises.

Conclusion

With this expansion, the flour producer in Aichach has increased storage capacity in a smart and cost-effective way. The result: more flexibility, simplicity in use, and minimal disruption to the existing process.

A good example of how custom solutions strengthen existing systems without unnecessary complexity.

FAQ

1. Why did the client choose Polem as supplier again? Because the previous delivery had been completely satisfactory. The client knew the quality of the silos and the reliability of the collaboration.
2. Was much renovation needed on location?No, the silos were designed to fit seamlessly with the existing system. This kept the impact on the factory minimal.
3. How long did the installation take? Assembly was completed in several days. Thanks to tight planning, production was hardly interrupted.
4. Are the new silos different from the earlier ones?Not essentially. The design deliberately connects to the existing silos, so the ease of operation for employees remains the same.
5. Can this concept also be applied to other production locations?Certainly. Particularly for producers who want to expand step by step, modular silo solutions are ideal. This keeps the investment manageable and the expansion flexible.

Would you also like to know how your storage capacity can be smartly expanded? Feel free to contact us. We're happy to think along with you.