We continue our story about one of the leaders in the agricultural twine segment – Agrotex.
Last time, we covered why Hungarian twine is growing more popular in Ukraine (read more here). As a reminder, Agrotex Kft is a leading Hungarian manufacturer of polypropylene twine for balers (as well as a range of other products). In Ukraine, the Hungarian brand’s twine is represented by ABA “ASTRA” LLC.
As representatives of agricultural companies told AgroPravda.com, even after trying twine from other brands, they came back to Agrotex.
Serhii Nikovskyi (LLC “Nasinnia”) said his company has long bought Agrotex twine, and has since come to appreciate its price/quality ratio. They once tried switching to a different twine, but ultimately, taking everything into account, decided to return to Agrotex.
Oleksandr Shmyhun (FG “Kunchanskyi”, Khmelnytskyi region) said much the same: after nearly 10 years of using Agrotex twine, he too tried another brand at one point. In the end, he went back to Agrotex – its price/quality ratio proved the most acceptable.
Why is that?
There are many factors. For example:
- Agrotex twine performs excellently on all makes and models of balers from any manufacturer;
- it has excellent knot-tying with single- and double-knot systems;
- it has excellent technical properties: high tensile strength, knot strength, rigidity and elasticity under twisting;
- it ensures minimal wear on the knotter mechanism;
- it has high resistance to mechanical abrasion;
- it complies with DSTU ISO 4167:2009;
- UV protection keeps the twine strong even when bales are stored out in the open;
- the twine’s quality is not only backed by certificates, but proven by years of practical experience;
- the twine’s price is more accessible than many European brands, at equal or better quality;
- Agrotex twine is one of the sales leaders on the Ukrainian market.
And another one of the most important factors – the cost per metre of twine.
As representatives of ABA “ASTRA” LLC explained, the numbers 130, 350, 600 and 1000 in the twine’s name mean that a twine weighing 1 kg has a length of at least 130 m, 350 m, and so on, respectively (with an allowed deviation of +-5%).
Knowing the price of 1 kg of twine or a package, it’s easy to work out the price per metre. This matters because rolls and bales are wrapped by the metre of twine, not by the kilogram. Calculating the season’s twine needs in kilograms is very imprecise and, given today’s economic conditions, unacceptable. So to truly determine the twine’s price-to-quality ratio, you need to work out the price per running metre (or, for convenience, per 1000 m).
The current Agrotex polypropylene twine line consists of the following types (Farmer, Silver and Jumbo):
- 350 m/kg, 5 kg spool (grey);
- 600 m/kg, 5 kg spool (white, grey);
- 130 m/kg, 10 kg spool (grey, blue);
- 1000 m/kg, 5 kg spool (white, blue);
That works out to 1750, 3000, 1300 and 5000 metres respectively.
In addition, ABA “Astra,” the official representative of Agrotex Kft in Ukraine, strongly recommends that when choosing twine, you pay primary attention to the number of kilograms per spool. And with Agrotex twine, you’ll be pleasantly surprised.
As representatives of the company told AgroPravda.com, this year’s purchase terms include a price discount depending on purchase volume and how regularly the customer buys. The product is available at every ABA “Astra” branch in Ukraine, letting customers collect their purchase in any region, or have it delivered (subject to their agreement) by carrier.
As a reminder, the leading supplier of polypropylene twine for agribusiness in Ukraine is “Astra”. To purchase, contact our regional representatives
Read more about twine here: astra-group.ua
