Credem Group inaugurates the expansion of the Montecavolo (Re) facility of Mgt

The Credem Group has inaugurated the expansion of the Montecavolo (Re) facility of Magazzini Generali delle Tagliate (Mgt) with a new warehouse covering 4.300 square metres, the result of an investment of more than 7 million euros.

The initiative increases Mgt’s overall storage capacity to 560.000 hard-cheese positions, distributed between the two facilities located in Montecavolo (Re) and Castelfranco Emilia (Mo).

The investment

More specifically, the new warehouse is part of a broader investment plan totalling 12,6 million euros (of which 10,1 million have already been invested, including the more than 7 million euros for the new warehouse), launched by Credem and its subsidiary Mgt to support the overall development of the entire Montecavolo production hub.

The operation also involved the acquisition of state-of-the-art machinery and handling software to further improve safety levels and reduce employees’ workloads. The initiative stems from the Credem Group’s desire to strengthen its direct support for the real economy and for an important supply chain for the country, such as the agri-food sector, helping to promote the well-being of the community.

The area allocated to GranTerre

An operating area will be allocated to Caseifici GranTerre, a leader in the production and marketing of matured cheeses and butter, through a ten-year agreement that renews a collaboration of more than thirty years between the Credem Group and GranTerre.

Specifically, GranTerre will use the facilities for maturation and for the operations preparatory to expertising, packaging and shipping the whole cheese wheels.

Technology and sustainability

The presence of modern air-conditioning systems and advanced technologies will ensure ideal maturation, allowing the cheese to reach full maturity and guaranteeing the highest quality on the market.

In terms of sustainability and energy efficiency, the entire Montecavolo complex is equipped with a photovoltaic system of 850 kW (approximately 2.000 modules) capable of generating 950 MWh per year and covering up to 65% of the facility’s energy consumption, avoiding the emission of approximately 110 tonnes of CO2 per year.

The comments

“With the inauguration of this new warehouse, we are consolidating a strategic production synergy with the GranTerre Group, involving our logistics network and the facilities in the area,” said Giancarlo Ravanetti, general manager of Magazzini Generali delle Tagliate. “Managing the requirements of a leading partner such as GranTerre is a stimulating challenge for Mgt, prompting us to constantly raise the quality of our services and operational safety. This growth path goes beyond the structural expansion of the warehouses; it also includes advanced digital management of the goods pledge, strengthened by the dematerialisation of document flows launched in collaboration with Credemtel. For the Credem Group, investments of this scale demonstrate in practical terms how it is possible to support companies in the agricultural and food supply chain with innovative solutions that support economic development for the well-being of the community,” Ravanetti concluded.

“We are experiencing this day with great satisfaction; it adds another piece to the close collaboration between GranTerre and Mgt, which has lasted since the Montecavolo site was established. This expansion coincides with the expansion of the GranTerre facility,” said Maurizio Moscatelli, Chief Executive Officer of GranTerre. “This continues a partnership founded, among other things, on enhancing the value of the area through its products, people and traditions, with a constant drive towards improvement, growth, operational efficiency and innovation. Because alone you can go fast, but only together can you achieve great goals.”

This article was translated from the original Italian version with the assistance of artificial intelligence. In case of discrepancies, please refer to the original Italian version.