CREMONA, ITALY — Ocrim SpA has acquired SIMA srl, which specializes in the design and construction of storage systems. The acquisition is a significant step in Ocrim’s growth strategy and its ability to offer complete solutions, covering the entire production chain and integrating the storage of cereal and finished products in the mill. Based in Spresiano, Italy, SIMA has more than 40 years of experience in storage solutions.

The companies share values such as honesty and reliability, a sense of collaboration and attention toward their human capital, Ocrim said. With the acquisition, Ocrim said it can add a new piece to its industrial supply chain, as well as to the agri-food supply chain, “the Italian agri-food chain choice,” of which Ocrim has been a spokesman for eight years.

“This acquisition represents an important step in our growth strategy,” said Alberto Antolini, chief executive officer of Ocrim. “With SIMA’s experience and expertise, we are ready to reach new levels of excellence and meet the growing needs of our customers and to respond to the increasingly complex requests of the market, which is looking for loyal, strong and complete partners.”