Opening of Romania’s First SEVESO-Certified Warehouse Exclusively for Agricultural Inputs

• A total investment of over €7.5 million made by H.Essers for the construction of the 10,000m² warehouse.
• A complementary investment of over €1 million in IT technologies, equipment, and commissioning, made by Agricover.
• A 40% increase in storage capacity and the volume of orders delivered to farmer partners.

Agricover marks a milestone in Romanian agribusiness with the inauguration and SEVESO certification of the country’s first warehouse exclusively dedicated to agricultural inputs. Strategically located on the H.Essers logistics platform in Bolintin Deal, this warehouse is specifically designed for storing plant protection products and seeds, significantly contributing to increased operational efficiency.

The central warehouse in Bolintin Deal represents a key element in Agricover’s logistics chain, providing fast and tailored solutions for more than 10,000 partner farmers.

“The central warehouse ensures the optimization of logistics operations and the rapid delivery of a wide range of essential products for crop protection and treatment. The SEVESO certification sets a new benchmark in the agricultural sector and reflects our commitment to sustainability and efficiency.” said Bogdan Dimcea, General Manager of Agricover Distribution.

The warehouse utilizes advanced IT systems, modern equipment, and technologies—an investment of over €1 million made by Agricover—to ensure traceability of logistics operations and back-office processes, enabling orders to be processed almost instantly and quickly prepared for delivery. The opening of the new SEVESO-certified central warehouse thus contributes to a 40% increase in storage capacity and order preparation volume. Together with the extended network of 13 regional warehouses, it ensures farmers have fast access to the products they need.

The SEVESO certification confirms compliance with the strictest European standards for handling and storing products. The Bolintin Deal warehouse is equipped with state-of-the-art systems that ensure efficient risk management, employee safety, and environmental impact control. The efforts made to obtain this certification prove Agricover’s commitment to safety, sustainability, and operational excellence.

The strategic location on the H.Essers platform also contributes to optimizing transportation costs and strengthening relationships with suppliers, securing an efficient and sustainable supply chain.

“H.Essers is a forerunner  in the industry when it comes to sustainable logistics, supporting its clients in reducing the carbon footprint of their supply chain. This project is also an example of this ambition. The expansion of the site near Bucharest is more than just adding warehouse space; it’s about continuously improving our services for Agricover to meet their specific needs, particularly in terms of compliance, safety, and quality customer service. The new warehouse will also support Agricover in streamlining its supply chain.” said Jeroen Fabry, Business Unit Manager at H.Essers.

The expansion project of the H.Essers logistics center began in the second half of 2023, and in August 2024, Agricover Distribution started preparing operations at the H.Essers site in Bolintin Deal—the largest SEVESO upper-tier certified logistics site in Romania.

In its more than 25 years of activity, Agricover has consistently invested in technology and digitalizing operations to remain a trusted partner for farmers in Romania. The new warehouse and SEVESO certification are clear evidence of the company’s mission to support Romanian agriculture at the highest standards. The warehouse is endowed to support this vision with:

• Energy efficiency: 20 cm insulated walls and LED lighting reduce energy consumption.
• Renewable energy: Solar panels and heat pumps ensure a reduced carbon footprint, with heating automatically switching to gas only at temperatures below -3°C.
• Advanced technologies: Fully automated systems for real-time monitoring and intervention.

About Agricover

Agricover is a leading group of companies in the Romanian agriculture, serving over 10,000 farmers nationwide. With 25 years of experience in the field and an entrepreneurial approach to business development, Agricover is a generator of innovative solutions that transform farmers' businesses and lives in the long term. Agricover Holding includes Agricover Distribution and Agricover Commodities specialized in the distribution of agricultural inputs (seeds, crop protection products, crop nutrition products and fuels), as well as Agricover Credit IFN, one of the largest non-bank financial institutions in Romania specialized in financing farmers' operations and investments.

https://agricover.ro/

About H.Essers

www.essers.com