Proper storage is a key part of the agri-food supply chain. The required capacity, installation layout and operational needs of each project can vary significantly, even when storing the same product.
Three projects developed by Prado Silos in South Africa, Uganda and Ghana demonstrate this ability to adapt. Together, these installations comprise 9 silos and more than 25,000 m³ of storage capacity, with solutions designed to meet different scales and requirements.
The South African project consists of:
- 2 FS36-14 silos
- 1,500 m³ of capacity per silo
- 3,000 m³ of combined capacity
- Stored product: wheat
This configuration uses two flat-bottom silos, allowing storage to be distributed across separate units and grain management to be adapted to the installation’s needs.
The project developed in Uganda features a different configuration:
- 2 FS42-23 silos with a capacity of 3,400 m³ each
- 1 HS18-9-45 silo with a capacity of 270 m³
- 7,070 m³ of total capacity
- Stored product: maize
In this case, the installation combines large flat-bottom silos for primary storage with a smaller silo, providing a more versatile configuration within the plant.
In Ghana, Prado Silos has developed an installation comprising:
- 4 FS69-16 silos
- 3,800 m³ of capacity per silo
- 15,200 m³ of combined capacity
- Stored product: wheat
This is the largest of the three projects in terms of capacity. It demonstrates how a configuration comprising several large silos can deliver substantial total storage capacity.
Although all three projects are designed for grain storage, their scale and configurations differ considerably.
From 3,000 m³ in South Africa to 15,200 m³ in Ghana, and the mixed configuration providing 7,070 m³ in Uganda, each project addresses specific requirements.
Together, they comprise:
- 9 silos
- 25,270 m³ of capacity
- 3 African countries
- Different models and configurations
- One shared objective: efficient and reliable storage
These projects illustrate how the design of a storage installation depends not only on the product being stored, but also on the required capacity, operational needs and specific characteristics of each project.
Prado Silos’ international experience enables us to develop solutions for projects with different capacities, stored products and operating conditions.
Following an initial assessment of each installation’s requirements, we prepare a tailored technical and commercial proposal. This defines structural calculations, preliminary design, the necessary accessories, suitable materials and coatings for the environment—such as S450GD+ZM310 steel—and a realistic delivery schedule.
This approach helps optimise technical and logistical resources and ensures that each installation meets international quality and safety standards.
The projects developed in South Africa, Uganda and Ghana are a clear example: starting from the shared need for safe grain storage, Prado Silos has designed different configurations tailored to the specific characteristics and requirements of each project.
