AGRICULTURAL machinery manufacturer GrainKing has opened a new 17,000 square metre workshop at its Cunderdin premises in the WA wheatbelt.
GrainKing CEO Colin Jorgensen said the $1million, insulated, state-of-the-art shed was almost the same size as the MCG oval.
He said the strategic increase would allow the company to keep up with demand for its Nyrex, Titan and Maximus grain bins.
“Cranes, brake press, welders, guillotine, saws, rollers, compressor and other equipment has been installed for fabrication of components used in the production of the new Maximus field bins,” he said.
“The increased workspace will allow for six new staff.”
Mr Jorgensen said this year had also seen the change of the company name from Trufab to GrainKing.
“Since 1982 the business has been building grain handling machinery, including its GrainKing bins and more recently its Nyrex and Titan chaser bins along with the new Maximus grain bin putting it among the biggest suppliers and manufacturers of grain handling equipment in Australia,” he said.
Mr Jorgensen said the company was reaping the benefits of an outstanding performance at the 2018 Swedish Steel Awards which recognised the Nyrex chaser bin as one of the world’s most innovative steel users.
“GrainKing is also expanding its national network of dealers in Victoria, New South Wales and South Australia,” he said.
“A substantial number of orders from West Australian farmers have kept Cunderdin facility at maximum output.”
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