Subsidiary group of companies GRIMME, RICON from Riste, has built a new Logistics Center for screening and belt conveyors. The total investment amounted to 3,5 million euros. The logistics center consists of a building with an area of 7000 square meters. m, as well as an intermediate building with an area of more than 800 square meters. m, adjacent directly to the production hall. The production capacity of the Logistics Center is designed for 7200 conveyors.
The logistics center has a block-type warehouse with an area of 3000 square meters. m. This ensures the storage of products regardless of weather conditions and significantly facilitates the logistics processes, thereby increasing the speed of supply, especially in high season.
The intermediate building serves mainly as a transshipment platform when moving all kinds of materials. Due to this, free areas are freed up in the production room, which helps to increase production capacities.
“In just one year, we managed not only to complete the planning, but also to implement the project. All project participants pursued a common goal, thanks to which we were able to commission the Logistics Center at the beginning of this year, ”said Felix Lingens, head of RICON.
About us RICON
Founded in 1995, RICON has over 145 employees. The company develops and manufactures modern screening and conveying equipment.
With over 7000 models, RICON is the most versatile manufacturer of agricultural screening and conveying equipment. This flexibility allows not only to quickly respond to changes in the market, but at the same time provides a high level of supplying customers with spare parts, including for older types of machines. RICON is a supplier of not only the GRIMME group of companies, but also many other well-known manufacturers who use screening and belt conveyors in the manufacture of their machines. Since 2018, RICON has expanded its production program to include plan-Be conveyor and roller cleaning systems for the food industry.