Accon expands global footprint with completion of flour mill building in the Caribbean
The project in St. Vincent involved the design, manufacturing, and installation of a robust steel structure for a state-of-the-art flour milling facility.
TURKIYE -Accon, a subsidiary of Türkiye-based Alapala Holding and a globally recognized expert in industrial steel building construction, has announced the successful completion of a steel flour mill facility in St. Vincent and the Grenadines, marking a strategic expansion into the Caribbean.
The milestone project involved the full design, manufacturing, and erection of a modern steel-structured flour milling facility on the island nation, overcoming the unique logistical challenges associated with remote construction sites. The project was completed in compliance with strict international safety, performance, and environmental standards.
“Expanding into St. Vincent marks a proud milestone for us. It reflects our commitment to delivering world-class steel building solutions in every corner of the world, from landlocked industrial hubs to remote island nations,” said Cenk Yoldas, General Manager at Accon.
Accon, headquartered in Bursa, Türkiye, operates as the industrial construction arm of Alapala Holding, a prominent player in turnkey milling solutions and grain technologies. While Alapala focuses on flour milling equipment and turnkey mills, Accon delivers the steel structures and buildings that house these operations, often working in tandem to deliver fully integrated food processing facilities.
Accon’s engineering capabilities include customized design, precision manufacturing, and rapid construction execution, making it well-suited for large-scale and technically demanding projects
This accomplishment brings the total number of countries in which Accon has delivered projects to 45, underlining its position as a reliable and internationally experienced EPC (Engineering, Procurement, and Construction) contractor. The company’s global portfolio includes industrial construction projects across Europe, Africa, the Middle East, Central Asia, Latin America, and now the Caribbean.
According to the Food and Agriculture Organization (FAO), the Caribbean region faces challenges in food security due to high import dependency and vulnerability to supply chain shocks. Local investment in agri-food processing infrastructure, such as the new flour mill in St. Vincent, is viewed as a key strategy to support regional self-sufficiency and create local employment opportunities.
Accon’s entry into the Caribbean could pave the way for more regional infrastructure developments in the food industry, particularly in the milling, storage, and grain handling sectors.
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