"Our advantage is quick responsiveness." Interview with SIP CEO, Miha Sitar

"Our advantage is quick responsiveness." Interview with SIP CEO, Miha Sitar "Our advantage is quick responsiveness." Interview with SIP CEO, Miha Sitar 40 SIP Experience Around the world Steps on the path to becoming a leading grassland harvesting specialist Backstage of setting SIP Experience stages 54 SIP International Investing in strategic markets 62 SIPartner Portal Improving our sales organization 66 SIProduct range Robust grassland harvesting product line Investing in strategic markets 2

Everything we do, we do to boost experience. SIP Experience. It's been ten years since SIP changed the, then 6 decades long path of boosting product assortment, to a rather narrow, focused one. In that time we have excelled in chosen product niche field of agriculture and tripled in size. Today SIP’s RD and production are very specialised and SIP brand firmly stands for robust grassland harvesting machinery. As a small independent producer, we stand out from the crowd of giants with our way of doing business. With our service, our responsiveness and overall agility. With everything we do, every...

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Have you been involved in agriculture since childhood? Not really, although a little. My grandfather had a small farm, so my family and I helped with chores when needed. Mowing and harvesting were also on the list of chores. Prior to your current role, you have been Chief Operating Officer in the company for about a decade. How challenging was it to transition to a different level of leadership? and I lead my colleagues towards this goal. At the end of the day, as for all CEOs, it is the results that matter, the long-term more than the short-term. The plans are ambitious, the team is motivated,...

we have intensified our activities to ensure greater competitiveness and visibility in the long term. In difficult circumstances, it is necessary to be persistent and to believe that you are on the right track. I took over as CEO in 2021, after an excellent performance in 2020. The foundation was excellent, and we were able to exceed our own expectations in 2021 and 2022. SIP set the long-term goal of becoming a leading specialist in the field of grassland harvesting years ago. How do you comment on such a decision today? Was it the right one? As part of the team that shaped the vision of the...

All SIP machines are manufactured in Slovenia, at the company's headquarters in Sempeter in Savinjska Valley. Among the most important organisational changes is the introduction of lean production and the detailed establishment of quality management at all levels of the company, while we are investing heavily in the modernisation of our machinery and infrastructure. SIP centre is the latest major investment that sets new standards for us and for the industry. Most of the company's processes are well organised, but we are not yet satisfied, and we need to bring them to excellence. But there are...

efficiency, modern approaches to production and material flow management. What are the main advantages of SIP's products when compared to competitors on the market? SIP stands for robustness, durability, productivity in the field and, above all, ease of use. The build-in quality is self-evident and of the highest standard. SIP is a small company compared to other manufacturers in this industry. How do you compete with the giants and the resources they can leverage in their operations? Our main advantage is undoubtedly flexibility. Just as a boat turns faster compared to a bigger ship, we respond...

Miha Miheljak New mower combination SIP DISC HD 1000 D redefines mowing standards by introducing top-tier performance through innovative technology, robust design solutions, and efficiency. 10

Advanced conditioning and swath merging technology using belt conveyors enable mowing, conditioning and swaths preparation in one pass. The new mower combination brings advanced features such as swath merging, exceptional mowing quality on various terrains, and cutting-edge safety measures, all solutions that address the challenges of modern farming and contracting. In pursuit of peak efficiency, DISC HD 1000 D offers equipment with cross conveyor belts for swath merging. With advanced conditioning and swath merging technology using belt conveyors one can mow, condition, and prepare forage swaths...

to improved cutting efficiency. The 409 mm diameter cutting discs maintain inertia, ensuring a uniform material flow while reducing energy consumption. Each cutting disc is equipped with the DDSS (Disc Drive Safety System). The disc protection design is based on the proven concept of protection via shear pins integrated into a double flange. This design, pioneered by SIP in 2007, remains one of the most reliable disc protection systems available today. For enhanced safety and durability, the cutter bar linkage to the support frame is fitted with a combination of double dampers on both, the inner...

Miha Miheljak New STARs on the field Exceptional agility, high efficiency and flexibility. 14

In 2023 we are introducing our latest rotary rakes innovations, a new generation of rotary rakes designed with precision and excellence, born from years of collaboration with professionals in the field. STAR R 860|26 TS and STAR R 930|28 TC are machines engineered to fit the needs of medium to large farms and contractors seeking robust and powerful equipment that excels in performance, ease of maintenance, operation, and seamless field-to-field transitions. The side delivery rake, STAR R 860|26 TS, offers remarkable versatility with a maximum working width of 7,20 meters for creating a single...

rakes is STAR R 860|26 TS, which is currently our largest offering. In the upcoming seasons smaller models to complement this lineup are following. STAR R 930|28 TC is currently the second largest model in the central-delivery rake family (An: STAR 1000|30 T is the largest model in our portfolio) and slightly smaller is STAR R 870|26 TC. Looking ahead, two smaller models to expand the range of options in the coming seasons are planned. H-models Featuring Hydro Pneumatic Suspension (HPS) and Hydraulic Rotor Adjustment Within our new range of rotary rakes, we offer two different equipment configurations...