NEWS | PROJECT OF THE MONTH
SUGAR RUSH
Movequip partners with Verlinde on a Big Bag storage system, which it claims will revolutionize Brazil’s sugar industry, a sector that accounts for 25% of global sugar production.
part of a Big Bag storage system to install four overhead traveling cranes at a sugar processing factory in Brazil. Brazil’s sugar industry, which is
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predominantly located in the Centre-South region, has long been a vital economic pillar, producing massive quantities of sugar for both domestic consumption and export markets. The factory turned to Movequip because it needed a system to enhance operations, reduce its environmental impact, and optimize production processes.
ovequip, a Brazilian company specializing in lifting and handling, has partnered with Verlinde as
“We’ve been working with this customer
for over 20 years, and their continued trust in our technology and services speaks volumes,” said Daniel Vogas, director, sales, Movequip, which is based in São Paulo.
“The success of this project has paved
the way for future orders, not only in the sugar sector but across various industries. This partnership with Verlinde is an example of how high-performance equipment and expert technical support can drive significant improvements in the value chain.” Vogas explained how the size and
complexity of the project was on a grand scale adding: “Imagine 15 Big
Bags stacked on a base of 26, forming a pyramid. Our goal was to design a system that not only meets the demanding weight and volume of the Big Bags but also maximizes storage capacity and speeds up handling times. The result is a 90% improvement in storage movements and a significant reduction in cycle times.” He said the integration of automated
systems to handle the Big Bags represents a key innovation in Brazil’s sugar sector. “This move towards automation is in
line with a broader trend of optimizing industrial processes to improve safety, productivity, and environmental sustainability. With the new system, the sugar processing company can now store
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