Intergrow continues to grow to a cultivation area of 25 ha, with a heat storage tank with a capacity of no less than 10,000,000 litres of water. So far the largest in the USA.
Expanding without interrupting the current production. That was our challenge while building the third project for United Farms.
As head contractor, in collaboration with Havecon and PB tec, VB came up with a total solution that incorporates all modern cultivation solutions, so that tomatoes are available all year round at a short distance from Chicago.
In record time, VB realised the complete climate solution for Les Maraichers du Mont Saint-Michel. It took VB a little over 10 weeks to get that done.
A sustainable relationship, that goes back for years. As home installer we realized a total of more than 70 ha of identical greenhouses and geothermal heat solutions.
The new greenhouse complex forms the basis of the worldwide production of all varieties of the Dümmen Orange range. This makes this location the heart of future production and will serve as a benchmark for modern hygienic standards.
Along the A4 highway, VB built an impressive greenhouse complex for Schenkeveld (Prominent), grower of tomatoes.
After a good cooperation between RoyalVerd and VB at FC Barcelona, we realized the installation of the pitch heating of Atletico Madrid.
Saturday, March 27 was Earth hour and VB participated.
Earth hour is an annual international event that calls on households and businesses around the world to turn off lights and other electrical equipment for 1 hour between 8:30 PM and 9:30 PM. Earth houf takes place every year on the weekend when the clock is changed.
CambridgeHOK are pleased to announce a significant change within their ownership structure, with the existing shareholders (Ross Hibbs, John Holland and Steve Hinch) selling the busines to new owners. Atrium Agri alongside the existing management team of Patrick Harte and Louis Bradley have purchased the CambridgeHOK Group; consisting of Cambridge Glasshouse, CambridgeHOK Construction and Hotbox International. Over the last 5 years the business has seen significant levels of growth with the business now employing over 70 people. In 2020 the group achieved an aggregate turnover of £35m.!
Not to long ago, VB moved to their new head office. For that occasion, Ilse took the visitor for a tour inside VB's new office building covered by a greenhouse roof and asked Edward and Marco about the innovative techniques used and the choices made in the design and realization of their new home. They also discussed today's global trends, developments and challenges, as well as the possibilities VB offers for these challenges by using innovative techniques created with horticultural experience. The online visitor will have a closer look behind the screens of VB!
VEK Adviesgroep joins Atrium Agri, a partnership of leading companies in greenhouse horticulture sector. VEK and Atrium will collaborate on horticultural projects both nationally and internationally. Managing Director Willem Nat is proud: "Our entire team stands behind this decision, were excited to take the next step."
In march, we started the construction of our new office in naaldwijk, only 500 meters from our present office. On july 20th we will move to the galgeweg. As july approaches, it is time for the finishing touch. Our next physical appointment will be at our sustainable new location.
Minnesota-based Bushel Boy Farms expands its commitment to meeting Midwest demand for local, high-quality fresh produce as it breaks ground on a new 20 hectare / 50-acre facility in Mason City, Iowa on September 11. The $35 million investment in the new facility will increase current production by 50% and is expected to bring approximately 50 full-time jobs to the city. Tomatoes will be the initial crop.
