Giant investment with 40,000 tonnes capacity from Obial to Samsun

December 12, 2024 - Obial, as one of the leading brands of Altuntaş Group of Companies, continues to add value to the agricultural sector with its new licensed warehousing facility in Samsun Basin. With its total capacity of 40,000 tonnes, its structure equipped with modern technologies, and its advantage in the strategic location of the region, this facility makes significant contributions to both farmers and the regional economy.

Strategic Importance of Samsun

The facility is located in the Central Black Sea Region of Samsun, on the main highway and railway connecting the Central Anatolia, Aegean, Mediterranean and Marmara Regions. This location makes Samsun not only an agricultural centre but also an important crossroads for trade and logistics. The city’s position as the gateway to the Black Sea Region gives the facility an advantage not only in local but also in international trade. This investment in Samsun Basin is of great value, especially in terms of transporting and storing strategic products such as wheat.

Technical Details of the Project

The plant utilises 12 DT-1822 flat bottom silos. These silos, each designed with high durability, ensure the safe storage of grain products. In addition, 2 70 tonne truck loading silos allow for fast and efficient transportation of products. With a capacity of 150 tonnes per hour, the transport equipment provides speed and efficiency in operational processes and offers significant time savings for farmers and businesses.

This investment stands out not only in terms of capacity but also with the advanced technology used. Magnelis coated sheets offer five times longer corrosion resistance than galvanised sheets, increasing the durability of the plant. In addition, energy consumption is minimised thanks to the highly efficient electric motors produced by Aemot. These features provide both environmental sustainability and economic benefits.

The facility is designed for the safe storage of grains used in the production of bread flour, bongalite, bran, natural phyllo and pancake flour. In particular, storing wheat and other grain varieties in a way that preserves their quality for a long time increases the sustainability of the raw materials used in production processes.

Contributions to Agriculture Sector

This investment of the company allows farmers in the region to store their products in accordance with the licensed warehousing system. The licensed warehousing system offers many advantages for farmers. Class and quality determination of agricultural products is carried out by modern laboratories. While the products are stored in healthy conditions, farmers can trade through warehouse receipts. This system enables farmers to compete not only in local markets but also in international markets.

In particular, grain products can be stored for a long time without losing their quality during the storage process, allowing farmers to sell their products at more favourable prices and increase their income. In addition, the licensed warehousing system, which operates under state guarantee, ensures that farmers’ labour is protected and their risks are reduced.

Employment Contribution to the Regional Economy

Significant employment was created both directly and indirectly during the construction and operation of the plant. The project started in autumn 2023 and was successfully completed in spring 2024.

During this period, many people in the region gained employment opportunities. At the same time, permanent employment was created in the region with the commissioning of the plant. This situation accelerated the economic development in Samsun and its surroundings and increased the level of social welfare in the region.

Vision of Altuntaş Group of Companies

Altuntaş Group of Companies, to which Obial is affiliated, has been attracting attention with its achievements in different sectors since 1981. The company, which started its activities with the production of chicken cages and equipment, has grown over the years to become one of Turkey’s leading companies.

With the awareness of the importance of being national and domestic, Altuntaş Group provides services to our country and foreign markets in these fields with the production of the first domestic grain storage systems in our country with the Obial brand and the first domestic axial ventilation fan with the Alfan brand.

In addition, it operates in different fields such as logistics, tourism and production of electric motors.

This broad vision of Altuntaş Group also affects its investments in the agricultural sector. Its work in the field of licensed warehousing contributes to raising standards in the trade of agricultural products both locally and internationally. This latest investment of the Obial brand stands out as a step that reinforces the group’s leadership in the sector.

Future Vision

This facility in Samsun not only meets the current needs, but also shapes the future agricultural development of the region. Increasing storage capacities and the use of modern technology will increase the efficiency of agricultural activities in the region. Moreover, the expansion of the licensed warehousing system will enable farmers to work with a more sustainable economic model.

With this investment, investor companies are not only establishing a facility, but also pioneering the economic and social development of the region. This project, which increases quality and efficiency in the agricultural sector, is considered as an important investment in the agricultural future of Samsun and Türkiye.

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