WPS secures landmark contracts amid economic uncertainty
De Lier, Netherlands – May 2025
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Across the border in Germany, innovation is in full bloom. Two forward-thinking growers—Van Adrichem in Geldern and Gärtnerei Köllen in Rommerskirchen—have recently upgraded their operations with cutting-edge WPS SmartFlo systems. While their crops and business models differ, they share a common goal: working smarter, not harder. And with SmartFlo, they’re doing exactly that—dramatically increasing efficiency and reducing labor costs.
Less labor and optimal space utilization at the new Gebr. Valstar location through full automation of the delivery process.
At WPS, we offer cutting-edge automation solutions like our Automated Storage Unit (ASU), designed to optimize plant research. The ASU automates the transport and placement of growth benches in vertical growth chambers, reducing labor and maximizing space efficiency. By integrating advanced 3D sensors and software, it further enhances research capabilities, enabling accurate monitoring of crop growth.
De Lier, 14-11-2024 – Plainview Growers, located in the United States, has been using the new patented PGC tray developed by WPS since August 2024 to optimize their orchid production. Arie van Vugt, President and owner of Plainview Growers: "We’re extremely pleased with the PGC tray. The quality is outstanding, and the ease of handling has made a world of difference for our labor efficiency. It’s not only simple to use, but our plants are thriving as well."