GROWING demand for refurbished potato machinery has prompted manufacturer Grimme to build a new, modern used machinery centre in Germany.
Used machinery reconditioned at the new centre at Niedersachsenpark in Rieste can be purchased by UK growers, either directly through official channels like the Grimme Marketplace or via local dealers and Grimme UK networks.
The company has primarily refurbished self-propelled harvesters at its factory for a number of years and the new building will enable the company to extend its used products offering.
The new 5,500 square metre building features a spacious workshop area, covered washing bay and an office block. As planned, the Damme-based family business was able to become operational in the summer of 2026 with a workforce of more than 30 employees.
Managing Director Christoph Grimme said: “The new centre is primarily used for reconditioning used machinery, but it also supports the testing and validation of our numerous prototypes, for which the capacity at the Damme site is no longer sufficient. Furthermore, our Grimme Manufaktur draws on the extensive expertise of the staff when bottlenecks arise. We are very proud of this team, which has already accomplished a brilliant job and will continue to do so in the future.”
