Key Takeaways
- Bom Group and HX Agriculture have signed a long-term cooperation agreement to build multiple HX AGF greenhouses across China.
- The greenhouses will feature full automation across climate control, water management, cultivation systems, and data-driven operations.
- VH Systems, part of the Atrium Agri network, will supply and integrate a fully automated lettuce cultivation system at the heart of each facility.
- The partnership combines Dutch horticultural technology with local Chinese production capabilities, targeting improvements in lettuce yield, quality, and efficiency.
- Bom Group is acting as main contractor, with Atrium Agri Partners VH Systems and PB Tec involved in delivery.
Bom Group and HX Agriculture Partner to Build High-Tech Greenhouses Across China
Dutch greenhouse specialist Bom Group has entered into a long-term cooperation agreement with HX Agriculture to develop multiple HX AGF greenhouses throughout China, targeting a significant expansion of automated lettuce production in the country.
A Partnership Combining Dutch Technology and Local Expertise
The agreement brings together Bom Group's Dutch horticultural engineering capabilities and HX Agriculture's established presence and local operational knowledge in China. The HX AGF greenhouses will incorporate advanced systems across climate control, water management, cultivation, and data-driven automation.
Simon Lin, CEO of HX Agriculture, commented on the agreement: “From our very first meetings, the collaboration felt natural. What really sets Bom Group apart is how they combine proven Dutch technology with local production in China. Offering a comprehensive solution that combines financing, technology, construction, and operational management is key to the sector's continued development, and this partnership enables us to achieve that in practice.”
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