Custom-made silo building in the Port of Zeebrugge

Name: Skinn Agency
Price range: $

Feed Milling
Belgium, Europe

Context

SCE successfully constructed a silo building in record time at the port of Zeebruges for Borlix, a leading producer of raw materials for the feed and food industries.

Client	Client Borlix
Industries	Industries Feed Milling
Products	Products Cereals & By Products
Storage Volume	Storage Volume 2800m³

A technically challenging project with a tight deadline

The project required rapid execution, and SCE thrives on challenges. We successfully constructed the silo building in record time, completing the steel structure and integrated square silos in just four months. Following this, we installed the insulating sandwich panels to finish the job efficiently and effectively.

Precision work

Inside, you will find 21 square SCE silos equipped with patented butterfly hoppers to guarantee a smooth outflow of product. Seven of these silos are intended for intermediate storage, and fourteen for the discharge of by-products. Supply lines fill the seven silos allocated for intermediate storage, facilitating the supply of raw materials to the production lines. After-production, the by-products are transported to the square silos and subsequently discharged for further processing, primarily into animal feed. “To ensure an adequate production flow, the silo building had to be connected directly to the production hall. This is custom work, in which precision is key,” recalls Koen.

“We also installed 14 round silos equipped with a weighing solution. Other advantages include the flat floors, which require little maintenance and ensure safe working conditions, and the additional awning above the gates. This guarantees dry loading and unloading conditions.”

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Galvanised steel structure

Due to the proximity to the sea and the high wind load, we opted for a galvanised steel structure. This will make the building better resistant to corrosion and able to withstand the saline environment and often harsh weather conditions on the coast.

An enriching experience

Despite the compact surface area, SCE was able to construct a silo building that allows Borlix’s production flow to run perfectly smoothly. Koen concludes: “The rapid delivery and integration of different systems posed an additional challenge. We provided Borlix with professional support, with a positive result. What also made this project so special was inviting all our employees to visit the site during the assembly phase to show them how a silo like this is built. This was a truly enriching experience for everyone at SCE.”