Sollum Technologies

Sollum Technologies

Montréal, Québec, Canada -- A branch of JEM Farms, Horteca is a new two-acre research facility dedicated to showcasing the latest green technologies in joint venture with ecoation, including advancements in integrated pest management (IPM) to robotics and AI. The partnership also involves the University of Windsor providing a multitude of research opportunities. On display and lighting their research crops will be Sollum Technologies' fully dynamic LED lighting solution.

Located in Ruthven, Ontario, JEM Farms is a third-generation greenhouse operation specializing in cucumbers and tomatoes. Partner ecoation offers a sophisticated forecasting software allowing growers to simply and accurately track yield and IPM targets.

Valuing the important role that research and new technologies play in the greenhouse industry and sustainable agriculture, the JEM and ecoation teams have joined forces to construct Horteca ― a North American Horticultural Technology Center and Academy designed to display the latest greenhouse technologies and foster advanced research and development projects.

"Across the two acres of Horteca we hope to demonstrate technology and conduct research that addresses pressing challenges that growers face today and those they may face in the future―like how to effectively grow residue-free produce and manage labor shortages," says Jamie Jr. Mastronardi, General Manager of JEM Farms. "For Horteca to meet its full potential, we need a lighting solution that is up to the task―one that has the versatility to fulfil the needs of variety of research projects and that can itself demonstrate the latest developments in dynamic LED technology. Sollum's smart solution was the obvious choice for us."

Research and development has always been at the core of Sollum Technologies' business strategy and company mission. "Without a firm commitment to conducting new research and developing new technologies, it would not be possible for us to provide the most advanced LED grow light solution on the market today," says Sam Soltaninejad, Chief Horticultural Specialist for Sollum Technologies. "HORTECA presents a unique opportunity for us to work with the best and brightest researchers and innovators to explore new and exciting avenues in sustainable agriculture and green technologies for the benefit of growers across North America and beyond."
Montréal, Québec, Canada -- Committed to providing their customers with dependable and high-quality crops, the team at Proplant Propagation has chosen to install Sollum®'s dynamic smart LED fixtures in their propagation greenhouses. With this new investment in precision supplemental lighting, the company hopes to continually improve their product with the help of tailored light recipes.

A third-generation family business, Proplant Propagation uses a mix of homegrown techniques and the latest technology to operate impressive propagation facilities in Jarvis, Ontario.

To ensure their clients receive the best cucumber, tomato, pepper and eggplant crops, the company pays careful attention to detail, in particular by employing advanced hygiene techniques in their hydroponic systems and by performing precise monitoring from seeding to delivery. It is this attention to detail that the Proplant Propagation team believes sets them apart from other facilities.

"We take pride in producing the most robust plants in our greenhouses," says Paul Berkel, owner of Proplant Propagation. "Our number one goal is ensuring that our clients have a great yield when they start with our crops and that means growing the healthiest and hardiest plants on our end," he continues. "What I like about Sollum's dynamic LED solution is that we can tweak the spectral output so that it's exactly what our plants need to thrive."

Sollum Technologies' smart LED grow light solution includes access to unlimited light recipes as well as expert consultation so that growers can make use of the best possible lighting regime for their plants in terms of both intensity and spectrum. "The Proplant Propagation team, as well as many of our other clients, understand the important role that light spectrum plays in plant morphology," says Nick Occhionero, Senior Sales Director, Canada, for Sollum Technologies. "We are excited that more and more growers are investing in dynamic LED lighting solutions and are recognizing how our unique technology works for their business."
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