Symaga outlines US$4.5M investment plan to upgrade manufacturing, sustainability operations
This is a key strategy for maintaining its leadership in silo manufacturing and includes significant improvements in automation and logistics.
SPAIN – Symaga, a leading silos manufacturer, has set out an annual investment plan worth €3.8 million (US$4.5 million) aimed at strengthening its technological capacity, improving operational efficiency, and reinforcing its long-term sustainability commitments.
The investment programme, which spans 2025 and 2026, forms a central pillar of Symaga’s strategy to maintain its position in the global silo manufacturing market.
The company said the plan prioritises automation, logistics optimisation, and advanced production technologies to support growing demand for efficient and reliable grain storage solutions.
According to Symaga, a significant portion of the 2026 investment will be directed toward optimising the profiling of its body sheet production.
This will include the introduction of a new die and state-of-the-art software designed to improve precision, consistency, and production efficiency.
In parallel, the company plans to upgrade its bending section with new 4-metre and 6-metre bending machines.
These machines will incorporate a robotic cell and track system, reflecting a broader shift toward automated and digitally integrated manufacturing processes. The installation of a new laser system is also scheduled to begin in the coming weeks, further enhancing cutting accuracy and throughput.
The company noted that the groundwork for these upgrades was laid during 2025, when investments focused on reinforcing the punching section of the factory.
This included the acquisition of a new roof punching machine, a new loader, and a new flattening machine. These additions were aimed at increasing capacity, reducing manual handling, and improving overall workflow within the production line.
Beyond core manufacturing equipment, Symaga has also expanded its fleet of electric forklifts as part of its sustainability roadmap.
The company is targeting a transition to 100% electric equipment by 2030, and the expanded fleet represents a step toward reducing emissions and improving energy efficiency across its operations.
In addition, Symaga has invested in a new spinning lathe and expanded the land allocated to its logistics area, moves intended to support higher volumes and more streamlined material handling.
The investment plan reflects broader trends in the grain storage and handling sector, where manufacturers are under increasing pressure to deliver higher levels of automation, durability, and environmental performance.
Demand for modern silos continues to be supported by the need to reduce post-harvest losses, improve supply chain resilience, and meet stricter sustainability expectations across global grain markets.
“The constant modernization of the factory with the most advanced technology has allowed Symaga, since its inception, to anticipate market needs and be prepared for new challenges, always with the aim of being the most reliable partner for your storage projects,” the company said.
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