Company
The Grimme Company started off in a small way 145 years ago. Over several decades the company established itself as a specialist in potato technology for field and storage. Beginning with the technology for cultivation in the spring and ending with the harvest and handling equipment in the autumn.Grimme is one of the largest employers around Damme with over 950 permanent full-time staff.
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The Grimme Group
Besides the Grimme Landmaschinenfabrik both subsidiaries Ricon (sieving- and conveying technology) and Internorm (plastic components) are also located in Damme.
The sales and service subsidiaries in Great Britain, France and Russia care for the market in each respective country.
Grimme U.K.
Internorm
Grimme SARL
As in many enterprises that are rich in tradition, the Grimme Company started off in a small way: Built in 1861 as a forge, the traditional connection between a village forge and farm machinery repair and trade gave close contact to famers. The specialization in equipment and machinery for harvesting potatoes was probably a result of the geographical location. At the time, there were large potato growing areas in Holland and Lower Saxony. The continuous improvement of the products and the extension of the product range led to a concentration of expertise at the location in Damme. The on-going investment in research and development with its highly qualified staff lead the company to the position of world market leader for potato technology for field and storage.
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1861: Franz Carl Heinrich Grimme established a forge at the age of 26.
1930: Franz Grimme Sr. enters his father's business and focuses his time with the problem of a more efficient potato harvest.
1947: One after the other, the spinning wheel harvester, the potato reservoir harvester, the first stub shaft driven reservoir harvester and the potato harvester are presented.
1956: Potato harvesters go into full production. 40 machines are produced in the first year, with 30 of them being sold in the Netherlands.
1966: Grimme becomes the market leader with the Europa - Standard - Harvester. Share lifting and bunker movement is completely hydraulic.
1974: At the DLG-exhibition in Frankfurt/Main, Germany, the first 2-row self propelled potato harvester is presented to the world. This machine was hydrostatically driven and had a 3,5 t bunker.
1980: Franz Grimme Sr. hands over the management of the enterprise to his son Franz Grimme Jr., who is a mechanical engineer.
1987: Franz Grimme founds Internorm Press and Paint rollers. |
1989: Introduction of CAD-technology.
1993: Founding of Grimme UK Ltd. in Great Britain. Planting and cultivating technology as well as storing and ventilating technology enlarge the Grimme product range.
1995: Founding of Ricon - sieving and conveying technology.
Installation of an extremely modern painting facility.
1996/1997: Introduction of 3D CAD and a new PPS System.
1999: Taking over of Kloosterman Equipment Ltd. in Canada.
2000: Completion of the Grimme-TECHNICOM (training and exhibition centre) 6000 m² added to the production area and 630 m² added to the test and development area.
2001: Grimme is the only European producer who receives a DLG gold medal at the Agritechnica in Hanover, Germany. The gold medal was an innovation award for the TECTRON 415 four row self propelled potato harvester.
2002: Grimme founds a joint-venture with the American market leader Spudnik Equipment Company in Blackfoot/Idaho, USA. Founding Grimme S.A.R.L. as a sales and service partner in France.
2003: Roll-out of the Grimme six-row self-propelled Sugar-Beet Harvester MAXTRON 620. |
Tour
Welcome
Welcome to Grimme Landmaschinenfabrik in Damme, Germany (Lower Saxony).
Entrance
The modern and welcoming entrance of the administration building was opened officially in 2000.
Technicom
The new training and exhibition centre 'Technicom' provides the facilities and equipment for training and presentations. A range of our equipment is always on display in the 1400 square metre showroom.
The administration
The administration building was build in the early 90's. The friendly designed offices are equipped with modern PC- and tele-communication systems.
Testing construction
Highly qualified and motivated staff work on the design, building and testing of new and innovative products for the future. This thorough process ensures that new products are ready for the market.
Training workshop
Grimme trains approx. 60 young people every year in different commercial and technical career aspects. Practical skills and theoretical basics are taught in the training workshop.
Electric workshop
Highly qualified staff assemble the innovative Grimme control boxes in the electronics workshop.
Stock
A modern EDP-system produces optimum parts administration and guarantees fast and efficient access of all parts.
Spare parts department
The extensive range of spare parts in stock makes it possible to supply parts at very short notice.
Pre-assembling
Individual components are first built into sub assemblies. These are then delivered ready for installation by the appropriate team on the final assembly line.
Lathe Center
Computer controlled Lathe Center with a capacity for shafts 6 meter long and Æ55 mm.
Sheet metal Center
Sheet metal is processed on computer controlled production systems, which are programmed remotely. All geometric data is transferred directly from the working drawing and can be immediatly used.
utting Center
Four laser cutting systems with a performance of up to 3800 watts and a material capacity of 3000 mm long, 1500 mm wide and 20 mm thick are used for the production of many basic components.
Welding center
Welding by hand is still an important function of our welding center. For high volume components our state-of-the-art robot welders ensure high quality for consistently accurate fitting of components.
Paint booth
Especially large assemblies are painted and dryed in the 7m square x 38m long paint booth. Each component is painted with a twin-pack paint. A highly effective air filtration system cleans the air thoroughly to ensure a safe and friendly environment.
Final assembling
Machines destined for customers are produced on three assembly lines. Final assembly is carried out to the individual specification of each order. Hydraulic and electrical components are delivered ready for installation by appropriate teams. All components from production and stock are commissioned by computer and provided just in time.
Delivery
After successful completion of the final inspection and funtion test a machine is released for delivery to the customer. Machines are transported by road and sea to many destinations all over the world.
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