Four companies have plant up a joint speculation for the data - driven automation of internal logistics for greenhouse and wadding center within the international greenhouse gardening sector . Hortilogics aims to unburden cultivator , producer , packers , investors and greenhouse builder entirely in this area . " The market is in need of logistics specialists that extend integrated , data - drive solution on a gaoler base . That competence make this joint speculation unique , " says Marco van der Velden on behalf of Berg Hortimotive , Koat , HortiKey and Crux Agribotics .
One introduction point , one single pointedness of contact for the pattern , realization and maintenance of fresh logistics systems . That is what grower , investors and glasshouse detergent builder need . Hortilogics will cope with that pauperization , as the Full - Service Partner for automation , robotisation and data - labor tools with which horticultural companies and packers can meliorate their operations and productiveness .
Unique propositionThe growing demand for turnkey solutions for intragroup logistics is the solution of increasing scale , scarceness of labour , and the rise of robotics and data - driven tools within the value chain . In Hortilogics , the four partners meld their noesis and expertise which make it easier to prepare and realise incorporated solutions .
" With this joint venture , we offer a unique proposition within the global glasshouse industry , " says Marco van der Velden , CEO of Berg Hortimotive Group , of which HortiKey is part . " Koat and Crux Agribotics are forrader - thinking partners , combining racy and proven technology with ground - erupt robotics and artificial intelligence ( AI ) . They complement us and our offering absolutely . "
Smart greenhouse logisticsThe four companies have been working together on a undertaking foundation for some time . The joint venture makes it possible to take on big , complex task integrally and to effectively unburden customers . The products and divine service of Hortilogics and its better half tie in to ' Smart Greenhouse Logistics ' .
Here , wise weapons platform , AGVs and robots take attention of data collection and activeness in the greenhouse ( crop maintenance , scouting , harvest home and production transfer ) , and packing area and of the automated sorting and packing of harvested merchandise . Data collection and analytic thinking provide more brainwave into the productivity and efficiency of pigboat - cognitive operation . ego - ascertain algorithm facilitate further optimization . integrating of these processes results in higher productivity , more control and less risk , from seed to packaged product .
Potential"There is potential for Smart Greenhouse Logistics , " says Koat Director Kees van Dam . " The global greenhouse horticulture is raise fast and we believe in strong sassy produce strand with transparent entropy exchange . We are therefore very pleased to be taking our cooperation to the next degree . By place together , we can make dependable use of each other ’s strengths and relieve our customers from related work or worry more in effect . It is ' The bright way forward ' in logistics institution , " said Van Dam .
Hortilogics looks to the future with a lot of confidence . Also thanks to the consignment of its parent caller , Kind Technologies ( Crux Agribotics and Koat ) and Royal Brinkman Group ( Berg Hortimotive and HortiKey ) , who warrant future investing and continuity .
