About Us

In 1965, BM Silo was founded by Bent Martinsen, with the ambition of making silos for agriculture. The first silos were made of wood, and this new and unique method for storing and drying crops quickly and easily became a success. Initially BM Silo’s customer base were Danish agricultural customers, but rapidly Bent Martinsen saw the need for his storage solutions on the export markets, and expanded into the German and Swedish markets. Many of the original customers of 1965 are still customers of BM Silo to this day.

Our commercial mindset places our global partners at the center of our attention: We continuously work to make a difference for the people around us, the environment, and the economy. Sustainability at BM Silo includes making a difference in both the short and long  term, regardless of whether it is towards people, the environment, or economic measures. 

Our accounts include multiple bottom lines, and in the same way, we include the entire value chain in our work ethics.

Products in ”Kit Form” and Culture

At BM Silo, the silos are square and are sold to the agricultural industry, the manufacturing industry, and the aquacultural industry. Often, the silos are used as part of a larger process plant and can be adjusted to the individual customer’s needs. The silos are delivered in ”assembly sets”, or “kit forms”, which means that 40 BM modular silos can fit into a 40-foot container. This makes the freight lower priced, and the CO2 emission for the transport per silo 
is also lower: Approx. 90 % lower than if they are transported preassembled.

The concept was invented by Bent Martinsen when the company was first founded – a long before LEAN became a principle of production – and as Bent says; ”It’s common sense”. 

Common sense is still a very central part of the way we do business at BM Silo. This, together with orderliness, set our foundation for a work culture, where everyone takes responsibility; 
For themselves. For the company. For other people. For our world around us.