Cimbria installs largest bucket elevator in Romania
Standing 49 meters tall and engineered to handle 1,500 tons of wheat per hour.
ROMANIA – Cimbria, a global leader in grain and seed processing, has successfully installed its largest bucket elevator to date, the EH 64, at the UMEX SA Constanta Port Terminal in Romania.
Standing an impressive 49 meters tall, this engineering marvel is designed to handle a staggering 1,500 tons of wheat per hour, setting a new standard for high-capacity vertical conveying in port terminals.
The EH 64, with a belt speed of 3.60 m/sec, is engineered for efficiency, durability, and reliability in demanding industrial environments. It features a galvanized finish, pedestal bearings, and HARDOX wear plates, ensuring long-term performance under rigorous conditions.
As part of the same project, Cimbria also supplied a 1,500-ton-per-hour belt conveyor, creating an integrated solution that supports the growing logistical demands of Romania’s busiest port. The installation forms part of a comprehensive expansion at UMEX, which covers new terminals for both grain and fertilizer handling.
The Constanța Port is a critical gateway for Eastern European grain trade, serving markets in the Black Sea region, the Middle East, and North Africa. With Romania emerging as one of the largest grain exporters in the European Union, modernizing handling capacity has become a strategic priority. The new system at UMEX will strengthen throughput at the port, ensuring smoother ship-loading operations and faster turnaround times.
Cimbria first shipped the elevator top of the EH 64 to Romania in March 2024, working with VIGAN Engineering to ensure precise integration into UMEX’s ship-loader system. The nearly 10-ton elevator top was built with reinforced wear plates and corrosion-resistant finishes to endure the harsh conditions of continuous grain handling.
By September 2024, the EH 64 was fully operational, delivering the promised capacity of 1,500 tons per hour, confirming its status as Cimbria’s most advanced bucket elevator to date.
The UMEX terminal expansion also includes grain storage silos with a combined capacity of 100,000 tons and fully automated intake and loading systems. Backed by EU funding under Romania’s Transport Programme 2021-2027, the project is expected to raise the port’s annual handling capacity by close to one million tons.
With this achievement, Cimbria strengthens its position as a global provider of tailored, high-capacity bulk handling systems while helping Romania secure its role as a vital hub in international grain and fertilizer trade.
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