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GRIMME: Double Warehuse Building

Optimally fitted between existing buildings

1000 m² of storage space, individually designed yet quickly implemented

The GRIMME agricultural machinery factory needed a dry area to protect components from the weather. The available space on the company premises had to be used as efficiently as possible. At the same time, it was important to keep access routes to other buildings clear.

  • The existing buildings on the company premises presented a challenge due to the site conditions.
  • To achieve a total of almost 1,000 m² of covered area, two smaller halls were constructed as a twin-aisled structure instead of one large hall. The smaller hall is slightly shorter than the larger one, despite having the same width and height.
  • The proximity to the existing building placed special demands on fire protection, which were met using the Herchenbach modular building system.
  • With the exception of one long wall, all columns and walls had to be adapted to the sloping terrain.

The hall was constructed using the Herchenbach modular building system. The precisely coordinated components allow for a wide variety of hall geometries. For GRIMME, this meant that even their customized solution could be implemented quickly. While more time than usual was invested in the planning for this project, the actual construction was completed in just two and a half weeks, despite the challenging slope.

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Herchenbach Lightweight hall
  • Two unheated halls were constructed using sturdy aluminum profiles. The walls are made of robust trapezoidal sheet metal, and the roof is constructed of high-quality industrial PVC.
  • The halls were built with multiple bays.
  • With a clear span of 15 m and a length of 28 m, GRIMME has 420 m² of space available in the smaller hall.
  • The second hall, with a width of 15 m and a length of 38 m, has a space of 570 m². Both halls have a height of 5.4 m. (All of Herchenbach)

 

GRIMME group
  • The GRIMME Group (with its subsidiary GRIMME Landmaschinenfabrik GmbH & Co. KG) is one of the world's leading manufacturers of potato technology.
  • Founded in 1861, the company, based in Damme, Lower Saxony, primarily manufactures agricultural machinery for potato, beet, and vegetable cultivation.
  • Its approximately 2,700 employees worldwide generate a turnover of €453 million.
  • The extensive product range, comprising over 150 machine types, is supplied to customers in 120 countries.
For this hall project, we had to do some serious piecing together to make it work in terms of space. For GRIMME, we calculated a number of different options until we found the most cost-effective and practical one.
Markus Kampmann
Sales DACH Herchenbach
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  • With a frame made of durable aluminum profiles and a textile roof of high-quality industrial PVC, the cold storage building is the ideal storage solution for temperature-insensitive goods.
  • The Herchenbach modular system allows for clear spans of up to 40 m. The building length is flexibly configured to meet customer requirements. Multi-bay buildings can also be constructed.
Trapezoidal sheet metal
  • Trapezoidal sheet metal wall cladding is durable and cost-effective. It is offered in white aluminum as standard, but can be supplied in various RAL colors upon request.
  • Trapezoidal sheet metal is not only low-maintenance, but individual panels can also be easily replaced if damaged.
Tarpaulin gate
  • The tarpaulin doors are made of the same high-tensile-strength PVC as the roofing.
  • For customers seeking a warehouse solution for storing non-sensitive goods, they offer a cost-effective option. They are particularly suitable when theft protection is already in place (for example, through fencing of the premises).

Flexible Modular System

Customer safety through pre-assembly inspection

Herchenbach's halls are constructed using a modular system developed by the company's own engineering department.

  • By optimally combining just a few components, the list of the most practical hall geometries can be easily compiled.
  • For customers, this means: They quickly receive a high-quality, lightweight hall at a very competitive price.
  • Because the modular components can be combined in a variety of ways, even standard halls can be customized to individual needs.

To make optimal use of the space on the company premises, two truss spacings were combined for the two halls built for GRIMME. Using truss spacings of 4 and 5 meters within the same hall allowed for a customized building length. At the same time, the structural design meets the requirements for the corresponding wind and snow loads.

GRIMME also booked the pre-assembly inspection as part of the "full-service package." This additional service offers clients added peace of mind and is particularly useful when it is unclear whether the ground is actually suitable for the planned hall construction. Measurements are taken to determine whether the area, including access roads, meets the requirements. The elevation survey documents the slope. GRIMME's hall design had to be adjusted accordingly. Soil investigations reveal whether there are any underground utilities – this can save clients from costly surprises. Furthermore, pull-out tests are conducted to determine whether the ground is suitable for ground anchors. This eliminates the need for a foundation.