Hoogeveen Plants, growers of shrubs, small trees and grasses, in Hazerswoude-Dorp the Netherlands is going to implement a WPS SmartFlo system at one of their locations. SmartFlo will be used to move plants into the growing areas as well as consolidating growing space and getting plants to the shipping departments. A key requirement was: to be as flexible as possible with use of the systems and being able to do various routes through the growing area. But being able to save labor was Hoogeveen Plants’ main requirement.
The SmartFlo system will consist of two main belts along the gables of the greenhouse along with SmartFlo bay belts in every bay. The bay belts will be fitted with the SmartFlo extension unit which make it easy to cross the main isle from one bay belt to the opposite bay belt.
People can work in multiple areas and program various routes with the system for different handlings at the same time.
The system will be fitted for the future. Expansion of the system with movable belts, bench systems, placing arms and labeling machines will be easy to implement.
For over 30 years Hoogeveen grows ornamental garden plants, small fruit trees, bamboos, ferns and Helleborus. Their clientele are garden centers, DIY stores and supermarkets.
Their wholesale partners service these outlets through all of Europe and Russia. Hoogeveen attends to their needs by offering year-round a good assortment of plant species and varieties.
Total square acre of Hoogeveen’s nurseries is about 74 acres (30 ha) divided over 11 production locations. Every location specializes in a fixed variety assortment. A team of enthusiastic employees attends to these plants with passion to achieve the highest quality. All locations were able to maintain their unique character, which keeps a tight family feel throw-out the company.
On the photo
Right: Siem Hoogeveen, Owner Hoogeveen Plants
On the left: Joost Vletter, Finance Manager Hoogeveen Plants
Middle: Willem Jan Hoogduin, WPS Account Manager