Hortiplan brings automated growing solutions to growers worldwide
Source: HD.com
As we provide the news for free, we are relying on revenues from our banners. Hortiplan brings automated growing solutions to growers worldwide Belgian company Hortiplan, based in Sint-Katelijne-Waver, designs and installs automated cultivation systems for professional growers around the world.
"We want to use our innovative, tailor-made solutions to raise the horticultural sector to a higher technological level globally." Hortiplan was founded in 1977 in Roeselare, where a small office remains, and is part of Arvesta, the Belgian parent company behind the Aveve retail brand, among others. Arvesta brings together a range of strong brands across four business units.
Within that structure, Hortiplan operates as a specialist partner for professional growers, with a team of 65 employees. The company focuses on greenhouse automation and Mobile Gully Systems (MGS).
Why this matters: For operators, the real question is whether the sensing, control, or data layer creates faster and better decisions. The facilities that win are the ones that turn visibility into tighter control and tighter control into better outcomes.
Frequently Asked Questions
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