Key Takeaways:
- Hort Americas announces partnership with Belgium-based Hortiplan to bring Mobile Gully Systems (MGS) to North American greenhouses
- The collaboration aims to deliver automation and scalability for leafy greens and herb production in controlled environments
- The company will provide localized sales, technical support, and after-sales service for Hortiplan systems in the U.S., Canada, and Mexico
- The partnership supports sustainable production and operational efficiency for commercial growers
- Integration support and training will be gradually expanded as Hort Americas builds internal capacity
Hort Americas Forms Strategic Alliance with Hortiplan
Partnership expands access to automated leafy greens technology in North America
Hort Americas, a North American supplier of commercial greenhouse and hydroponic solutions, has entered a strategic partnership with Hortiplan, a global provider of Mobile Gully Systems (MGS) designed for leafy greens and herbs. The partnership will introduce Hortiplan’s advanced automation technology to growers across the United States, Canada, and Mexico, with a focus on enhancing scalability and labor efficiency in controlled environment agriculture (CEA).
Hortiplan, based in Belgium, brings over three decades of experience in developing MGS solutions. The agreement with Hort Americas marks its formal expansion into North America, supported by localized training and technical services.
Focus on Localized Support and System Integration
Hort Americas to provide direct sales, service, and training
As part of the agreement, Hort Americas will offer localized customer support and technical consulting to help greenhouse operators implement MGS in both new builds and retrofit projects. The company will undergo training to become proficient in delivering Hortiplan’s solutions and aims to expand staff and capabilities gradually over time.
“We are excited to bring Hortiplan’s proven Mobile Gully Technology, support and services to our clients,” said Chris Higgins, President of Hort Americas. “This partnership allows us to offer commercial growers the tools they need to increase labor efficiency, optimize crop quality, and scale their production sustainably.”
Supporting Sustainable and Efficient Production
Addressing rising demand for fresh, local produce
Mobile Gully Systems are known for their clean design, automation, and efficient space utilization, making them especially suited to the high-density production of leafy greens. With minimal manual handling required, the technology helps producers lower labor costs and maintain consistent crop quality.
Emanuel Marreel, Director at Hortiplan, added, “Our collaboration with Hort Americas aligns with our mission to bring innovative, cost-effective technology to modern greenhouses around the world. Together, we aim to empower North American growers to meet the rising demand for fresh, local produce using smart and sustainable solutions.”
Hort Americas’ Long-Term Development and Market Expansion
Gradual rollout to support adoption and training
Hort Americas plans to phase in service offerings as it builds internal expertise in system integration and customer training. The goal is to support a broad range of commercial growers seeking automated solutions for leafy green production within modern CEA facilities.
Hort Americas
Hort Americas supplies technically advanced and cost-effective products for commercial horticulture sectors, including greenhouse vegetable production, vertical farming, and indoor agriculture. The company serves growers across the U.S., Canada, Mexico, and the Caribbean.
Its portfolio includes LED grow lights, substrates, fertilizers, and accessories sourced from leading manufacturers such as GE, PL Lights, OSRAM, Grodan, and Netafim. Headquartered in Fort Worth, Texas, Hort Americas partnered with Dutch company Horticoop Bv and provides localized service and global technical support.
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