Key Takeaways
- Premier Tech has launched Premier Tech Controlled Culture, a new business group entering the controlled environment agriculture and vertical farming industry.
- The launch is supported by two asset-based acquisitions: Inno-3B, a Canadian automated modular vertical farming manufacturer, and Artechno, a Dutch supplier of vertical farming, water filtration, and irrigation systems.
- The new group will deliver integrated, end-to-end automated CEA solutions that meet both North American and European standards.
- Premier Tech Controlled Culture will connect the company's existing capabilities in horticulture, automation, wastewater management, biologicals, and digital solutions.
- Eric Diamond has been named leader of Premier Tech Controlled Culture.
Premier Tech Launches New Business Group to Enter CEA Market
Premier Tech has announced the launch of Premier Tech Controlled Culture, a new business group that marks the company's entry into the controlled environment agriculture and vertical farming industry. The launch consolidates the company's full technology portfolio and expertise into a dedicated business unit focused on delivering end-to-end solutions for growers deploying vertical farming systems.
The move is backed by two asset-based acquisitions: Inno-3B, a Canada-based manufacturer of automated, modular vertical farming systems, and Artechno, headquartered in the Netherlands, which supplies vertical farming solutions, water filtration and disinfection systems, and irrigation systems.
Premier Tech Controlled Culture Targets Integrated CEA Solutions
Together, the two acquisitions position the company to deliver integrated automated solutions for growers and producers worldwide. The combined portfolio meets both North American and European standards, enabling the new business group to support projects across global markets.
Jean Bélanger, president and CEO of Premier Tech, described vertical farming and controlled environment agriculture as one of the most significant opportunities to address the environmental pressures facing the global food supply chain, citing climate change, population growth, and the need for more local and resilient food supply chains as key demand drivers.
Acquisitions Bring Proven Technology and Founder Teams
Martin Brault, co-founder of Inno-3B, said Premier Tech's long-term vision makes the company the right partner to drive innovation and value in controlled environment agriculture. Art van Rijn, founder of Artechno, said the company is pleased to join the Premier Tech ecosystem and contribute to building a stronger future for the industry.
Eric Diamond, leader of Premier Tech Controlled Culture, said the group's mission is to deliver complete, integrated solutions for clients by combining the two acquired technology platforms with Premier Tech's existing strengths across horticulture, automation, wastewater management, biological solutions, and digital capabilities. He emphasized that the approach enables sustainable production methods using less water, chemical fertilizers, and pesticides.
Premier Tech Positions for CEA Growth Across Its Business Verticals
The company will leverage connections across the company's existing business verticals, drawing on expertise that spans growing media and biological inoculants, systems and automation, water and environment, and digital solutions. The new group is designed to serve the CEA market at scale and accelerate innovation across the industry.
