Artechno Growsystems

What Artechno Growsystems does

Artechno Growsystems B.V. is a Netherlands-based (Maasdijk, since March 2023) designer and integrator of turn-key automated vertical farming (AVF+) systems, founded in 1988 by Art van Rijn. The company delivers end-to-end hydroponic vertical farms — from seeding to packaging — built around fully automated climate cells, ebb-and-flow irrigation, dynamic Signify/Philips LED lighting, and its proprietary FarmOS climate-control software that manages temperature, humidity, CO2, airflow, EC, pH, and nutrients. Its product portfolio spans the AVF+ Junior (research, ~15 m²), AVF+ Compact, AVF+ Factory (large-scale, up to ~10,500 m²), AVF+ Young Plants, AVF+ BioTech (for pharmaceutical/bio-science crops such as Nicotiana benthamiana), AVF+ Fusion, AVF+ Hybrid, and DFT Hydroponics, complemented by wholly-owned subsidiary AquaLeap B.V.'s Aqualux UV-C water disinfection systems.

Artechno monetizes primarily through one-time capital equipment sales of AVF+ systems (quote-based, non-publicly priced, with 6-12 month delivery timelines) plus installation, commissioning, training, and recurring service/maintenance contracts. Go-to-market is direct enterprise field sales — Sales Consultants and Sales Engineers running full sales cycles — supported by owned regional offices in the Netherlands, Dubai (Middle East, opened Jan 2022), Durham NC (North America), and Canterbury, New Zealand (Oceania), and active participation in GreenTech Amsterdam, Indoor Ag-Con Las Vegas, and AgraME Dubai. Target customers are large-scale commercial growers, investors, and food producers in Western Europe, North America, the Middle East, and Oceania, with secondary demand from research institutions.

The company was led by founder Art van Rijn until September 2021, when Marco van der Velden (formerly CEO of Berg Hortimotive, part of Royal Brinkman) became CEO and van Rijn transitioned to Chairman. In 2022 Artechno demerged AquaLeap and was admitted to the Hillenraad100 list of leading Dutch horticulture companies; in 2023 it moved to its current Maasdijk headquarters with a significantly larger production hall. Artechno holds HortiQ BRL 8001 quality certification and is an AVAG member. In April 2026 the company was acquired by Canada's Premier Tech, which combined it with Inno-3B to launch the Premier Tech Controlled Culture business group.

Name

Artechno Growsystems

Legal name

Artechno Growsystems b.v.

Website

https://artechno-growsystems.com

Company type

Private

Founded year

1988

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

11–50 employees

Short description

Artechno Growsystems designs and delivers turn-key automated vertical farming systems (AVF+ Factory, Compact, Junior, BioTech) with proprietary FarmOS climate software, serving commercial growers, investors, and research institutions across Western Europe, North America, the Middle East, and Oceania.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Vertical Farming Systems

NAICS

Food Crops Grown Under Cover (11141), Other Food Crops Grown Under Cover (111419)

SIC

Farm Machinery & Equipment (3523)

akta.pro primary industry

Hydroponic & Aeroponic Growing Systems (NFT, DWC, Ebb/Flow, Misting) (AFAAAHAD)

akta.pro secondary industries

Irrigation & Water Management Equipment (IMAHACAE), Irrigation, Fertigation & Nutrient Delivery Systems (Dosing, Injectors, Sensors) (AFAAAHAE), Hydroponic & Soilless Greenhouse Production (NFT, DWC, Substrate Grow Bags) (AFAGAHAI), Controlled Environment Lighting (LED Grow Lights, Controls) (AFAAAHAC)

Keywords

• Automated vertical farming
• Hydroponic growing systems
• Controlled environment agriculture
• UV-C water disinfection
• Climate cell automation

Headquarters

HQ city

Maasdijk

HQ country

Netherlands

HQ region

Europe

Offices5 records

Markets served

GTM type

B2B

Offering type

Hardware or Manufacturing

Cost components

Supply Chain, Personnel, Operations, Technology or R&D, Marketing or Sales, Infrastructure

Revenue model

1. AVF+ System Sales: Sale of automated vertical farming systems including AVF+ Junior (research), AVF+ Compact (medium production), AVF+ Factory (large-scale production), and DFT Hydroponics. Turn-key solutions from design to commissioning.
2. Installation and Commissioning: Professional installation and commissioning services provided by Artechno personnel to ensure correct setup of AVF+ systems.
3. Training Services: General, technical, and agronomy training included with purchase. Training on AVF+ equipment operation and plant cultivation provided before production start.
4. Service and Maintenance: Ongoing services including warranty, spare parts, support for malfunctions and repairs, maintenance schedules, crop data analysis, and agronomy support. Service agreements available for ongoing support.
5. AquaLeap Water Systems: UV-C water disinfection and water filtration systems (Aqualux Professional and Aqualux Slim Fit) for crop protection from waterborne pathogens.

Pricing tiers

Go-to-market motion2 records

Distribution channels3 records

Marketing channels9 records

Core offering

Artechno Growsystems designs, manufactures, and commissions turn-key automated vertical farming systems (AVF+ Factory, Compact, Junior, Young Plants, BioTech, Fusion, Hybrid, and DFT Hydroponics) for commercial growers, investors, and large-scale food producers. The company delivers fully automated solutions from seeding to packaging, integrating proprietary FarmOS climate control software, dynamic Signify lighting, water and nutrient distribution, and AquaLeap UV-C water disinfection, with installation, training, and ongoing service and agronomy support.

Product overview

Artechno Growsystems is a fully automated vertical farming supplier offering hydroponic growing systems. Their product portfolio includes multiple AVF+ (Automated Vertical Farm) systems: AVF+ Factory for turn-key large-scale production, AVF+ Young Plants for propagation, AVF+ BioTech for biotech/pharmaceutical applications, AVF+ Junior (Research) for R&D, AVF+ Compact for medium production, AVF+ Fusion, and DFT Hydroponics for deep flow technique. Related brand AquaLeap (part of Artechno Group) provides water management solutions including Aqualux Professional and Aqualux Slim Fit UV-C disinfection systems. Their FarmOS software handles climate control. Products scale up to 10,000m² total growing area with 10-15 year operational lifetime and 3-5 year ROI. The company offers adaptive automation options ranging from manual to fully automated for seeding, transplanting, growing, washing, transport, and packaging.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Products and services

• AVF+ Factory Turn-key automated vertical farming factory for large-scale crop production, scaling up to 10,000m2 total growing area with ten fully automated growing cells and integrated processing equipment from seeding to packaging. Designed for commercial growers and large-scale food producers.
• AVF+ Compact Fully automated growing cell for medium to larger crop production. Scalable from smaller configurations up to thousands of meters of growing area. Designed for medium-scale commercial growers and greenhouse operators.
• AVF+ Junior (Research) 15m2 research facility for developing crop recipes for indoor vertical farming. Includes climate cell, time-lapse cameras, and research tools. Not suited for domestic use. Distributed to Canadian universities and colleges via Gold Leaf Technologies partnership.
• AVF+ Young Plants Innovative cultivation system for growing strong and versatile young plants for vegetable and ornamental crops, enabling propagation before final cultivation. Designed for greenhouse and nursery operators.
• AVF+ BioTech Vertical farming system designed for biotech applications including bio-science research such as pharmaceutical plant cultivation (e.g., Nicotiana benthamiana). Designed for pharmaceutical and bio-science research organizations.
• DFT Hydroponics Deep Flow Technique hydroponics system using ebb & flow irrigation principles. Effective, simple, and flexible growing method for vertical farming applications. Designed for vertical farming operations.
• AVF+ Hybrid Combination system integrating DFT hydroponics with AVF+ vertical farming technology for propagation and growth of various crops. Designed for hybrid propagation and growth operations.
• AVF+ Fusion Advanced vertical farming system variant in the AVF+ product lineup. Designed for specialized vertical farming applications.
• Aqualux Professional UV-C water disinfection system for medium to very large projects, eliminating 99.99% of waterborne pathogens. Capacities between 6-60 m3/h with automatic cleaning, remote control, and intelligent flow features. Branded under AquaLeap (Artechno Group subsidiary).
• Aqualux Slim Fit UV-C water disinfection system for projects with average disinfection requirements. Capacities between 1-12 m3/h with plug & play installation. Branded under AquaLeap (Artechno Group subsidiary).
• Installation, Commissioning, Training and Service Professional services bundled with AVF+ system purchases including installation, commissioning, general/technical/agronomy training, warranty, spare parts, support for malfunctions and repairs, maintenance schedules, crop data analysis, and agronomy support. Provided by Artechno personnel.

Quantifiable outcome

• 95-99% less water consumption compared to traditional agriculture
• +6 more outcomes

Named customers12 records

Segments4 records

Ideal customer profiles4 records

Technology focussed Yes

API detail

Has API

No

API docs

API detail

Core technology

AI maturity

App detail

Feature5 records

Partnerships

Seven partnerships are on record, tiered core and minor.

• Gold Leaf TechnologiescoreStrategic or Co-development Partner · 4 January 2023Canadian agricultural company providing LED lighting, automation, sensor-based technology, and innovative agricultural equipment. Partnership established to offer Artechno's AVF+ Junior cells to Canadian universities and colleges, bridging the skill gap for next generation vertical farmers. Gold Leaf Technologies will distribute AVF+ Junior systems to educational institutions to provide students access to industry-leading vertical farming technology.
• AVAGcoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerDutch trade association where companies work together in the field of integrated growing systems, components, and related services. Artechno joined AVAG to participate in collective efforts strengthening the Dutch horticulture sector.
• SignifycoreTechnology or IntegrationLeading provider of professional lighting solutions including Philips dynamic LED lighting systems used in Artechno's AVF+ vertical farms. Signify provides dynamic lighting which Artechno states is the best possible dynamic lighting in the market.
• Wageningen UniversityminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerAcademic partner in horticulture research and development; listed as partner on Artechno's website.
• Innovation QuarterminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerRegional development agency for South Holland; supports innovation in horticulture and technology sectors; listed as partner.
• HortitechminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerHorticultural technology company; collaboration through video content showcasing shared expertise in vertical farming solutions.
• HortiQcoreOthersQuality certification body for horticultural companies offering BRL 8001 certification. Artechno successfully completed HortiQ Certified Quality System certification, gaining the right to display the HortiQ brand on its website.

Scale indicators8 records

Recent moves9 records

Expansion highlights4 records

Direct peers

• Inno-3B: Canadian manufacturer of automated modular vertical farming systems, and was acquired alongside Artechno by Premier Tech as the twin founding assets of the Premier Tech Controlled Culture business group. Directly comparable as a turn-key vertical farming solution provider targeting similar commercial growers.
• Logiqs: Dutch horticultural automation specialist offering mobile gully systems, automated irrigation, and vertical farming components. Directly comparable as a Netherlands-based automation supplier to commercial greenhouses and vertical farms; cited as an internship destination for one of Artechno's sales consultants.
• AeroFarms: US-based vertical farming operator and equipment developer using aeroponic technology for leafy greens. Directly comparable as a vertical farming industry peer building dedicated indoor farming systems and producing crops commercially, though now operating under Chapter 11 restructuring.
• Plenty: US vertical farming operator developing vertical farm hardware systems for indoor crop production at scale. Comparable as a competing platform builder targeting commercial-scale vertical farming yields and economics.

Broad incumbents

• Priva: Global Dutch incumbent in horticulture process control, climate computers, and water management software. Overlaps with Artechno's FarmOS climate control and water/nutrient management functionality, but serves a broader horticultural customer base with established incumbency advantages.
• Ridder Group: Dutch greenhouse technology group offering climate screens, water treatment, and climate control/automation systems. Comparable as an integrated horticultural technology incumbent whose offerings overlap with components of the AVF+ stack.

Emerging players

• Bowery Farming: US indoor vertical farming operator building proprietary technology stacks for commercial leafy green production. Comparable as a CEA operator integrating hardware and growing recipes, though primarily a grower-competitor to Artechno's customer set rather than equipment peer.

Regional players

• Spread Co. (Techno Farm): Japanese operator of automated vertical farms (Techno Farm) using industrial robotics for lettuce production. Comparable as a turn-key automated vertical farming peer, though primarily serving Japanese/Asian markets.
• Sky Greens: Singapore-based inventor of low-carbon rotating vertical farming systems. Comparable as an automated vertical farming technology provider focused on Asian markets and tropical microclimates.

Others

• Meteor Systems: Dutch horticultural irrigation and growing systems supplier listed as an Artechno website partner. Adjacent as an enabling provider of hydroponic and irrigation subcomponents that complement vertical farming systems within Westland's horticultural cluster.

Market position

Strengths5 records

Weaknesses5 records

Competitive moat5 records

Key risks6 records

Key highlights7 records

Customer concentration

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• LinkedInlinkedin.com/company/artechno
• Instagraminstagram.com/artechnogrowsystems

Compliance1 record

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Number of profiles

Profiles12 records

Subsidiaries1 record

Funding overview

Funding rounds

Investors

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M&A

Investments

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