PIPP Horticulture

What PIPP Horticulture does

Pipp Horticulture, legally Pipp Mobile Storage Systems, Inc., is a privately held designer and manufacturer of Mobile Vertical Grow Racking Systems for commercial cannabis and controlled environment agriculture (CEA) cultivators. Founded in 2017 and headquartered in Walker, Michigan, the company has installed its systems in over 3,000 grow rooms worldwide and is self-described as the industry-leading provider of mobile vertical grow infrastructure. The product ecosystem centers on mobile carriages (TRAK-FREE™, Modular, Mechanical-Assist, and Manual variants) supporting vertical grow racks up to 56 feet long and 16 feet high, complemented by the ELEVATE® Platform System for upper-tier access and the VAS In-Rack Airflow System—a patented air circulation technology developed through its Vertical Air Solutions division. Additional offerings include ABS and Drip-to-Drain grow trays, rolling benches via GGS Greenhouse Structures, dry/curing racks, clone carts, dispensary storage, and post-harvest infrastructure covering the full seed-to-sale cannabis cycle.

The company operates a direct enterprise field sales go-to-market, working with licensed cannabis cultivators—primarily multi-state operators (MSOs) and single-state operators—to design customized facility solutions. Pricing is quote-based with bundled professional installation services across North America and no public pricing tiers; Pipp emphasizes direct manufacturer pricing without channel markups. Revenue mechanics are anchored in one-time hardware sales plus professional services, with replacement parts and accessories representing recurring element opportunities. Through its wholly owned subsidiaries Vertical Air Solutions (VAS) and GGS Greenhouse Structures, Pipp extends its offering into airflow technology and greenhouse benching, while general agriculture/CEA applications serve as a secondary growth vertical beyond its core cannabis focus.

Name

PIPP Horticulture

Legal name

Pipp Mobile Storage Systems, Inc.

Website

https://pipphorticulture.com

Company type

Private

Founded year

2017

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

101–250 employees

Short description

Pipp Horticulture designs and manufactures mobile vertical grow racking systems, carriages, airflow systems, and post-harvest infrastructure for licensed cannabis cultivators and controlled environment agriculture operators across North America, with 3,000+ grow room installations worldwide.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Commercial Horticulture Equipment

akta.pro primary industry

Vertical Farming Systems & Racking (Indoor Farms, Multi-tier) (AFAAAHAI)

akta.pro secondary industry

Controlled Environment Agriculture (CEA) / Vertical Farming (Indoor LED Farms) (AFAGAHAJ)

Keywords

• Mobile vertical grow racks
• Cannabis cultivation infrastructure
• Controlled environment agriculture
• Multi-tier grow systems
• Vertical farming equipment

Headquarters

HQ city

Walker

HQ country

United States

HQ region

North America

Offices1 record

Markets served

GTM type

B2B

Offering type

Hardware or Manufacturing

Cost components

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

Revenue model

1. Mobile Vertical Grow Racking Systems: Pipp generates revenue through the sale of mobile vertical grow rack systems including carriages, racks, trays, and accessories. Products are sold directly to commercial cultivators with professional installation services offered across North America. Revenue is primarily from one-time hardware sales with potential for replacement parts and installation services.
2. Professional Installation Services: The company offers professional installation services across North America as part of its product offering, providing an additional revenue stream alongside equipment sales.

Pricing tiers

Go-to-market motion1 record

Distribution channels1 record

Marketing channels11 records

Core offering

PIPP Horticulture designs, manufactures, and installs mobile vertical grow racking systems for commercial cannabis cultivators and controlled environment agriculture (CEA) operators. Its core offering is a modular ecosystem combining vertical grow racks (up to 56 ft long, 16 ft high), multiple mobile carriage types, in-rack airflow systems, platforms, grow trays, dry/curing racks, and dispensary storage that maximize canopy utilization by eliminating fixed aisles and enabling multi-tier cultivation. Products are made in the USA and supported with professional installation across North America.

Product overview

Pipp Horticulture is the industry-leading provider of Mobile Vertical Grow Solutions for commercial indoor farming, with installations in over 3,000 grow rooms worldwide. The company offers a comprehensive modular ecosystem centered on its Mobile Vertical Grow System, which combines Vertical Grow Racks (up to 56 feet long and 16 feet high) with multiple carriage types (Modular, Mechanical-Assist, TRAK-FREE, and Manual Carriages) to eliminate fixed aisles and maximize canopy utilization. Supporting this core system are specialized add-on products including the ELEVATE Platform System for upper-tier access, VAS In-Rack Airflow Systems for climate homogenization, Grow Trays (ABS, Aluminum, Drip-to-Drain varieties), Rolling Benches, Dry/Curing Racks, and comprehensive Facility & Post-Harvest Solutions. The company serves both cannabis and general agriculture controlled-environment agriculture markets, with products proudly manufactured in the USA. Through its divisions including Vertical Air Solutions (VAS), GGS Greenhouse Structures, and Pipp Mobile Storage Systems, the company provides end-to-end solutions from mother room through retail/dispensary operations.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Brands

• Vertical Air Solutions (VAS): Patented in-rack airflow systems for vertical grow racks, providing uniform air circulation and climate homogenization for multi-tier rolling rack platforms.
• ELEVATE Platform System
• TRAK-FREE Carriage
• Grow Glide

Products and services

• Mobile Vertical Grow System The flagship mobile vertical grow racking system that maximizes cubic canopy footprint without expanding the room's square footprint, enabling up to 5x greater production capacity vs traditional single-level layouts. Designed for commercial cannabis cultivators and CEA operators.
• Vertical Grow Racks Heavy-duty vertical growing racks that can be built up to 56 feet long and 16 feet high, designed to maximize vertical space in cultivation facilities. Also includes bulk storage racks for high-capacity storage in cultivation and post-harvest operations.
• Modular Carriage Mobile carriage with a skate channel system for easy-to-access aisles, improved alignment and smooth rolling performance, featuring direct drive mechanical assist and corrosion-resistant construction. For commercial cultivators seeking flexible aisle access.
• Mechanical-Assist Carriage Carriage system with marine-grade aluminum construction and galvanized steel drive pipe that creates movable aisles to access plants in any zone. Capacity of 1,000 lbs per linear foot, maximum length 56 feet. For commercial cannabis and CEA cultivators.
• TRAK-FREE Carriage Patented carriage system featuring a single guide rail along the back that eliminates multiple tracks in the walkway, reducing installation costs and leaving the entire floor open for cart and ladder movement and GMP compliance. Maximum length up to 56 feet, maximum height up to 18 feet.
• Manual Carriage Manual carriage for lighter load applications up to 3,000 lbs with maximum 12-foot length. Includes ADA compliant options and anti-tip system. For smaller commercial or specialty cultivation operations.
• ELEVATE Platform System Platform system enabling safe access to second-level and upper grow racks, designed to help cultivators efficiently access upper tiers for maintenance and harvesting tasks in multi-tier vertical grow operations.
• VAS In-Rack Airflow System Patented in-rack air circulation system providing uniform, top-down airflow and climate homogenization in multi-layered rolling rack platforms. Features EC inline fans, dual lofted plenum design, and corrugated polypropylene ducts with adjustable air velocity and 0-10V integration for automation.
• Grow Trays ABS Combination Grow Trays, Aluminum Combination Grow Trays, and Drip-to-Drain Grow Trays with optional HDPE inserts, designed for various cannabis and CEA cultivation applications.
• Rolling Benches GGS Rolling Benches for greenhouse and cultivation applications, providing mobile benching solutions that integrate with PIPP's vertical growing systems for greenhouse and indoor operations.
• Dry/Curing Racks Vertical curing and drying racks including commercial cannabis drying racks and bulk drying racks for post-harvest processing, supporting the seed-to-sale cycle.
• Facility and Post-Harvest Solutions Comprehensive post-harvest infrastructure including drying carts, nesting racks, storage carts, wire carts, shelving carts, clone carts, secured storage solutions, and bulk rack for the complete seed-to-sale cycle in cannabis operations.
• Dispensary Storage Solutions Storage solutions designed for dispensary and retail applications including bins, ladders, lockers, and organized storage systems for compliant cannabis product storage.
• Professional Installation Services Professional installation of PIPP vertical grow systems provided across North America as part of the company's full-service offering, supporting both cannabis cultivators and CEA operators.

Quantifiable outcome

• Up to 5x greater production capacity compared to traditional single-level cultivation layouts
• +9 more outcomes

Named customers23 records

Segments2 records

Ideal customer profiles2 records

Technology focussed No

API detail

Has API

No

API docs

API detail

Core technology

AI maturity

App detail

Feature9 records

Partnerships

Five partnerships are on record, tiered core and minor.

• GGS Greenhouse StructurescoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerGGS Greenhouse Structures is a division within the Pipp family of brands. Through Pipp Horticulture, Pipp Mobile Storage Systems, and GGS Greenhouse Structures, the company supports cultivation, post-harvest, retail, and greenhouse operations with solutions that improve efficiency, organization, and production capacity. GGS offers greenhouse-specific solutions and rolling benches that integrate with Pipp's vertical growing systems.
• Vertical Air Solutions (VAS)coreTechnology or IntegrationVertical Air Solutions operates as a division of Pipp Horticulture. VAS is the pioneer of in-rack airflow delivery technology with hundreds of successful installations worldwide. The patented VAS In-Rack Air Circulation System integrates seamlessly into Pipp's Mobile Vertical Racking Systems to provide effective and consistent airflow to plants at every grow level.
• Pipp Mobile Storage SystemscoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerPipp Mobile Storage Systems is part of the corporate family (legally Pipp Mobile Storage Systems, Inc.). The company operates under the Pipp Horticulture brand while maintaining the legal entity structure for terms and conditions, purchase orders, and corporate operations.
• Cannabis Research Center & Coalition (CRC) / Dr. Allison JusticecoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerPipp partnered with Dr. Allison Justice and the Cannabis Research Center & Coalition (CRC) to conduct the first controlled, replicated airflow trial in the cannabis industry. Built a dedicated research facility with three identical flower rooms for controlled environmental research. The research quantifies how airflow velocity impacts plant growth, yield, and quality, with findings shared publicly to benefit the entire industry.
• ThrivePOPminorOthersThrivePOP is credited as the agency that built Pipp's website, indicated in the footer 'Made with 💛 by ThrivePOP.' This is a vendor/agency relationship for web development services.

Scale indicators5 records

Recent moves6 records

Expansion highlights6 records

Direct peers

• Urban-gro Inc. Integrated cultivation facility solutions provider for the cannabis industry, offering engineering, racking, lighting, and HVAC systems to commercial cultivators. Most direct head-to-head competitor to Pipp in cannabis facility equipment and integration.
• Surna Inc. Provider of climate control, racking, and facility solutions to cannabis cultivators. Overlaps with Pipp on cultivation infrastructure and competes for the same MSO capex budgets.
• Spacesaver Corporation: Mobile storage and high-density racking manufacturer; Pipp's predecessor business and the closest analog in mobile carriage and track-based storage systems. Comparable technology heritage and enterprise channel.
• Montel Inc. Manufacturer of mobile storage and high-density racking systems for archives, industrial, and increasingly cultivation and CEA applications. Direct competitor in mobile carriage and rack engineering.

Broad incumbents

• GrowGeneration Corp. Largest US hydroponic and cannabis equipment retailer carrying racking, lighting, nutrients, and infrastructure. Indirect competitor via product breadth and distribution scale rather than custom vertical racking specialization.
• Hawthorne Gardening Company: Scotts Miracle-Gro subsidiary supplying cultivation inputs, lighting, and equipment to cannabis and CEA growers. A broad incumbent whose portfolio increasingly touches vertical racking and facility infrastructure.

Emerging players

• Fluence by ams OSRAM: LED horticulture lighting provider serving cannabis and vertical farming customers. Complementary to Pipp's racking and airflow stack and often co-specified in multi-tier facility designs.
• AROYA by Gage Growth: Cannabis-focused cultivation sensors and software platform. Adjacent ecosystem participant increasingly relevant as multi-tier vertical facilities require per-tier environmental monitoring.
• Trinitech: Manufacturer of vertical farming and indoor cultivation racking systems competing with Pipp in multi-tier cannabis and CEA projects, often at lower price points.
• Rapid Grow: Smaller competitor offering vertical grow rack systems for cannabis cultivators; comparable multi-tier racking value proposition though with narrower installed base than Pipp.

Market position

Strengths4 records

Weaknesses4 records

Competitive moat5 records

Key risks6 records

Key highlights6 records

Customer concentration

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• YouTubeyoutube.com/channel/UC4nNnNCiwS5k5GX7BaXIrbA
• Facebookfacebook.com/pipphorticulture
• LinkedInlinkedin.comcompany/pipp-horticulture
• Instagraminstagram.com/pipphorticulture
• TikToktiktok.com/@pipphorticulture1
• Pinterestpinterest.com/pipphorticulture

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Valuation estimate

Number of profiles

Profiles1 record

Subsidiaries2 records

Funding overview

Funding rounds

Investors

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M&A2 records

Investments

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