苏kup Breaks Record for World's Largest Grain Bin

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苏kup Manufacturing Co. has designed and manufactured the world’s largest free span grain bin, with a diameter of 165 feet. The previous record-holding bin has a diameter of 156 feet, which Sukup also manufactured and designed.

Ground was broken for the new bin on September 14, 2020, atGolden Grain Energy, an ethanol production plant in Mason City, IA. Representatives from Sukup Manufacturing attended, as well as representatives from partner organizations Buresh Building Systems Inc., a Sukup dealer located in Hampton, IA, and construction partnerMcGough Constructionout of St. Paul, MN.

The bin will hold 2.2 million bushels, and will include 30 rings with a peak height of 155 feet and 7 inches. Construction is expected to be complete in May or June of 2021.

"This system will increase GGE’s grain storage from approximately 1.275 million bushels to almost 3.5 million bushels," says Chad Kuhlers, Golden Grain CEO. "We currently have about 10 days of storage, and the addition of this bin will increase our storage capacity to approximately 30 days of storage. In addition, GGE will increase its receiving capacity from 40,000 bushels per hour to 65,000 bushels per hour.”

Customers often tell Sukup that adding storage gives them one of the quickest returns on an investment in their facilities, says Brent Hansen, who manages commercial accounts for Sukup.

“Storing grain in Sukup bins keeps it in better condition versus a temporary pile, and it’s safer, easier, and cost effective to reclaim the grain back into their processing facility," says Hansen. "We always try to listen to our customers’ needs, which includes watching the bottom line.”

Steve Sukup, president and CEO, says the company constantly strives to push the boundaries of innovation, while maintaining the excellent customer service and high quality the agriculture industry has come to expect from a family-owned company.

"We are thrilled to again have achieved the mile stone of designing and manufacturing the largest freestanding grain bin in the world," says Sukup.

About苏kup Manufacturing Co.

苏kup Manufacturing Co. is the world’s largest family-owned and operated manufacturer of grain storage, grain drying and handling equipment, and steel buildings. The company is headquartered in Sheffield, IA, and covers one million square feet of office, manufacturing and warehouse space. The company employs more than 600 people, making it one of the largest employers in North Central Iowa. Three generations of the family are active in the business.