Silage Safe
Silage Safe B.V. is a Dutch agricultural equipment company that designs and sells modular HDPE-woven-cloth covering systems for bunker silage clamps, serving mid-market dairy and beef farmers and biogas plants across more than ten European countries through a direct-to-farmer quote-based sales model.
- Company typePrivate
- Founded2011
- HeadquartersOudemirdum, Netherlands
- Headcount1–10
- GTM typeB2B
- OfferingHardware or Manufacturing
What Silage Safe does
Silage Safe B.V. is a privately held Dutch agricultural equipment company headquartered in Oudemirdum, Netherlands, that develops and sells modular covering systems for bunker (sleufsilo) silage clamps used by livestock farmers and biogas plants. Founded in 2011, the company operates with a small team (1-10 employees) drawn from dairy farming backgrounds and serves customers across at least 11 European countries including the Netherlands, Belgium, Germany, Sweden, Denmark, France, Ireland, the UK, Austria, Switzerland, and Luxembourg.
The core product is the Silage Safe Afdeksysteem, a mechanical covering system that replaces traditional tire- and sandbag-based silage sealing. It consists of HDPE (High Density Polyethylene) woven cloths with adjustable seams at every meter, thermally galvanized steel tubes with protective end caps, perforated PVC drainage pipes positioned on the clamp floor, polyester straps (500 daN tensile strength) with stainless-steel buckles, and stainless-steel tensioners. The cloths are clamped between the silage and silo walls by gravity and silage pressure, producing an airtight and watertight seal; the integrated drainage pipes channel water away from the feed without clogging. Materials carry a minimum 10-year lifespan under normal conditions. An optional Opbergrek (storage rack) is sold as an accessory to extend system longevity.
Silage Safe generates revenue through one-time hardware sales priced via custom quotes based on silo dimensions and configuration. Distribution is direct-to-farmer via the company website, phone consultation, and farm visits, with delivery lead times ranging from approximately one week (Netherlands, Belgium) to two-to-three weeks (Sweden). Go-to-market relies on a sales-led motion supplemented by digital channels (website, LinkedIn, Instagram, Facebook, TikTok, YouTube), downloadable brochures, and a heavy emphasis on customer video testimonials and advisory conversations. Primary customers are mid-market dairy and beef farmers; a secondary segment targets biogas plants requiring quality roughage for anaerobic digestion.
Silage Safe firmographics
Firmographics- Name
- Silage Safe
- Legal name
- Silage Safe B.V.
- Website
- https://silagesafe.nl
- Company type
- Private
- Founded year
- 2011
- Operating status
- Operating
- Headcount range
- 1–10 employees
- Short description
- Silage Safe B.V. is a Dutch agricultural equipment company that designs and sells modular HDPE-woven-cloth covering systems for bunker silage clamps, serving mid-market dairy and beef farmers and biogas plants across more than ten European countries through a direct-to-farmer quote-based sales model.
- Ownership category
- akta.pro rank
Silage Safe industry classification
Industry- Product category
- Agricultural Equipment
- NAICS
- Farm Product Warehousing and Storage (493130)
- SIC
- Plastic Material, Synth Resin/Rubber, Cellulos (No Glass) (2820)
- akta.pro primary industry
- Silage & Haylage Products (Corn, Grass, Small-Grain) (AFADAHAB)
- akta.pro secondary industries
- On-Farm Grain Storage Construction, Installation & Maintenance (AFAOABAJ), Livestock Housing, Bedding & Waste Management Services (Manure Handling) (AFAEALAH)
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Where Silage Safe is headquartered
LocationHeadquarters
- HQ city
- Oudemirdum
- HQ country
- Netherlands
- HQ region
- Europe
Offices2 records
Markets served
Silage Safe business model
Business model- GTM type
- B2B
- Offering type
- Hardware or Manufacturing
- Cost components
- Supply Chain, Operations, Marketing or Sales, Personnel, Technology or R&D, Infrastructure
Revenue model
- Silage Covering System Sales: One-time sale of hardware system including HDPE woven cloths, steel tubes, straps, buckles, drainage pipes, and optional storage rack. Materials have minimum 10-year lifespan under normal conditions. Customers can purchase complete systems or individual components.
Pricing tiers
| Model | Billing | Price |
|---|---|---|
| Other | Pay-as-you-go | Custom quote based on silo dimensions |
Go-to-market motion1 record
Distribution channels2 records
Marketing channels9 records
Silage Safe product offering
Product offeringCore offering
Silage Safe designs, supplies, and supports a modular silage covering system for bunker (slot) silos used by dairy, beef, and sheep farmers as well as biogas plants. The system replaces traditional tire- or sand-bag-weighted covers with HDPE woven cloths tensioned via straps, buckles, and steel tubes, plus integrated drainage pipes, to create an airtight seal that preserves roughage and reduces labour. Customers order through website quote requests or phone consultation, with systems custom-sized to silo dimensions and shipped across Europe.
Product overview
Silage Safe is a physical agricultural product company offering a modular covering system for slot silos. The core product is the Silage Safe covering system, which consists of HDPE woven plastic cloths, steel pipes with protective caps, perforated PVC drainage pipes, polyester straps with stainless steel buckles, and stainless steel tensioners. The system replaces traditional tire-based covering methods with a simpler, more effective approach that creates an airtight seal. Optional accessories include an Opbergrek (storage rack). The company serves dairy farmers and biogas plants across multiple European countries.
Differentiator
Problem solved
Functional benefit
Products and services
- Silage Safe Afdeksysteem (Covering System) A modular woven-fabric covering system for bunker (slot) silos that replaces traditional tire-based covering. Uses HDPE plastic cloths, straps, buckles, and tensioners to create an airtight seal around silage, preventing feed losses and reducing labour. The cloths are positioned between the silage and silo walls to create 100% airtight closure with optimal tension. Sold to dairy, beef, and sheep farmers and to biogas plants.
- Opbergrek (Storage Rack) Optional storage rack for the Silage Safe covering system. Movable with a forklift or loader, with removable sides for easy cloth removal, keeps cloths separated for quick setup in a new season, and provides storage that extends product lifespan.
Quantifiable outcome
- System payback within 1 year through feed cost savings
- +3 more outcomes
Companies that use Silage Safe
Customer profileNamed customers15 records
Segments2 records
Ideal customer profiles2 records
Silage Safe technology and API
TechnologyTechnology focussed No
API detail
- Has API
- No
- API docs
- API detail
Core technology
AI maturity
App detail
Feature6 records
Silage Safe partnerships and signals
Strategic signalScale indicators1 record
Recent moves6 records
Expansion highlights6 records
Silage Safe competitors and assessment
Company assessmentBroad incumbents
- Trioliet: Dutch livestock feeding technology specialist (mixers, feeders, automated systems). Overlaps with Silage Safe in serving European dairy and beef farms with on-farm roughage handling equipment and shares the same Netherlands geographic base.
- BvL Maschinenfabrik: German manufacturer of feeding technology and silage handling equipment. Comparable as a European dairy-focused equipment vendor with adjacent roughage/silage products, addressing similar customers across Germany and neighboring markets.
- Orkel: Norwegian manufacturer of silage balers, wrappers and feed-preservation equipment. Comparable as a European silage/roughage preservation equipment vendor serving livestock farmers; broader product portfolio than Silage Safe.
- Strautmann: German agricultural equipment manufacturer covering silage, loading, and feeding technology. Comparable as a European silage-handling equipment incumbent with broader portfolio, serving similar livestock customers in DACH and beyond.
- Schuitemaker: Dutch agricultural machinery maker focused on loading, feeding, and silage handling equipment. Comparable as a Netherlands-based equipment vendor with overlapping dairy/cattle customer base and similar silage/clamp product adjacency.
- Kuhn Group: Large French-headquartered agricultural machinery group with forage and silage product lines. Comparable as a major European manufacturer offering equipment adjacent to silage clamp preparation and feeding, serving the same livestock farmer base.
Others
- KWS Saat: German seeds company with strong forage/maize varieties feeding into silage production. Thematically adjacent — the quality of the roughage that Silage Safe systems are designed to preserve depends on the genetics KWS supplies upstream.
- RKW Agri: German manufacturer of polyethylene films including agricultural silage films. Comparable as a key upstream film supplier category for silo covering systems; alternative or complementary source of HDPE cover material used by Silage Safe's woven cloths.
- Coveris: European packaging and agricultural films producer offering silage and stretch films. Adjacent in the silage-cover material supply chain and could expand into clamp covering systems, making it a potential competitor or partner to Silage Safe.
Direct peers
- Silo-Flex: Netherlands-based provider of automated silage clamp covering systems. Direct competitor to Silage Safe in the same bunker/clamp cover niche, serving dairy and biogas customers across Europe with a more mechanized approach.
Market position
Strengths4 records
Weaknesses4 records
Competitive moat4 records
Key risks6 records
Key highlights7 records
Customer concentration
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Silage Safe leadership team
Management profileNumber of profiles
Silage Safe funding detail
Funding detailFunding overview
Funding rounds
Investors
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Silage Safe M&A and investment
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Investments
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Frequently asked questions about Silage Safe
What does Silage Safe do?
Silage Safe designs, supplies, and supports a modular silage covering system for bunker (slot) silos used by dairy, beef, and sheep farmers as well as biogas plants. The system replaces traditional tire- or sand-bag-weighted covers with HDPE woven cloths tensioned via straps, buckles, and steel tubes, plus integrated drainage pipes, to create an airtight seal that preserves roughage and reduces labour. Customers order through website quote requests or phone consultation, with systems custom-sized to silo dimensions and shipped across Europe.
Is Silage Safe a public or private company?
Silage Safe is a private company. It is classified as founder individual operated bootstrapped and is currently operating.
When was Silage Safe founded?
Silage Safe was founded in 2011. It employs 1 to 10 people.
Where is Silage Safe based?
Silage Safe is headquartered in Oudemirdum, Netherlands, in the Europe region.
How does Silage Safe make money?
One revenue line is on record: silage Covering System Sales.
Who are Silage Safe's main competitors?
Broad incumbents on record are Trioliet, BvL Maschinenfabrik, Orkel, Strautmann, Schuitemaker and Kuhn Group. Others are KWS Saat, RKW Agri and Coveris. Silo-Flex is listed as a direct peer.
Does Silage Safe have an API?
No public API is recorded for Silage Safe.
What industry is Silage Safe in?
Silage Safe's product category is Agricultural Equipment. Its primary akta.pro industry code is AFADAHAB, Silage & Haylage Products (Corn, Grass, Small-Grain), with a secondary code of AFAOABAJ, On-Farm Grain Storage Construction, Installation & Maintenance. Its NAICS code is 493130 and its SIC code is 2820.