What Bogaerts Greenhouse Logistics does

Bogaerts Greenhouse Logistics is a Belgian industrial automation company headquartered in Hoogstraten and founded in 1998, specializing in equipment and integrated handling systems for commercial greenhouse operations. It designs, manufactures, and installs machinery used by growers of tomatoes, peppers, cucumbers, strawberries, eggplants, and flowers for harvesting, internal logistics, spraying, and post-harvest handling. The company employs 101-250 people and operates a global installation footprint, with its own technician crews deploying its induction wire guidance infrastructure worldwide.

The product platform centers on AGV (Automatic Guided Vehicle) technology with an in-house-developed induction wire course system and PLC-based traffic control. Core product families include the Qii-Drive series of AGV harvesting carts (Fust for eggplant, Flower for floriculture, Z for tomato, Pepper for pepper, L for cucumber), Qii-Lift pipe rail trolleys with hydraulic scissor lifts, Qii-Jet spraying robots, Qii-Go and Power Bee tow tugs, Qii-Pal automated forklifts for packing-hall transport, and modular handling systems for tomato, pepper, and cucumber processing that integrate conveyors, pushers, destackers, stackers, and palletizers. Add-on modules (EASii-Clean, Spot Spray Unit, Interior Roof Cleaning Module, Automatic Hose Reel) retrofit onto the Qii-Lift base platform. More recent additions include the Qii-Drive Shift UV-C autonomous treatment platform.

The business model is a direct B2B equipment sale to commercial greenhouse operators, supplemented by custom-engineered handling systems designed collaboratively with each customer. Pricing is quote-based rather than publicly disclosed, and installation is performed by the company's own technicians. Revenue is generated through hardware sales of standalone units and integrated systems, plus professional services for custom modular handling system design and implementation. Marketing and lead generation run through a company website acting as a digital storefront, LinkedIn, Facebook, and YouTube product demonstration channels. A September 2025 partnership with Biobest produced the co-developed "Plug In" product integrating Biobest's Entomatic dispenser with the Qii-Jet TAV spraying robot.

Name

Bogaerts Greenhouse Logistics

Legal name

Bogaerts Greenhouse Logistics

Website

https://bogaertsgl.com

Company type

Private

Founded year

1998

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

51–100 employees

Short description

Bogaerts Greenhouse Logistics is a Belgian industrial automation company that designs, manufactures, and installs AGV-based greenhouse equipment — including harvesting carts, pipe rail trolleys, spraying robots, tow tugs, and custom handling systems — for commercial greenhouse growers worldwide.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Greenhouse Automation Equipment

NAICS

Farm Machinery and Equipment Manufacturing (333111), Agricultural Implement Manufacturing (33311)

SIC

Farm Machinery & Equipment (3523), Agricultural Services (700), Industrial Trucks, Tractors, Trailors & Stackers (3537)

akta.pro primary industry

Robotic Weeding & Mechanical Cultivation Systems (AFAAAGAB)

akta.pro secondary industries

Crop Protection & Application Equipment (Sprayers/Spreaders) (IMAHACAC), Nursery & Greenhouse Seeding/Transplanting Equipment (Seeders, Plug Transplanters) (AFAAABAE), Sprayer Calibration, Testing & Drift-Reduction Technology (Sensors, Shields, Adjuvant Dosing) (AFAAADAI)

Keywords

• Greenhouse automation
• Agricultural robotics
• Automated guided vehicles
• Crop harvesting systems
• Greenhouse logistics

Headquarters

HQ city

Hoogstraten

HQ country

Belgium

HQ region

Europe

Markets served

GTM type

B2B

Offering type

Hardware or Manufacturing

Cost components

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

Revenue model

1. Agricultural Equipment Hardware Sales: Sale of greenhouse automation equipment including harvesting machines, spraying robots, pipe rail trolleys, AGV vehicles, and tow tugs. Products are sold as standalone units or as part of integrated handling systems. Custom modular systems are designed and built to customer specifications.
2. Custom Handling Systems: Design and implementation of modular automated handling systems for tomatoes, cucumbers, peppers, and other crops. Systems include conveyors, pusher units, destacking/emptying units, stacking units, and palletizers.

Go-to-market motion1 record

Distribution channels1 record

Marketing channels3 records

Core offering

Bogaerts Greenhouse Logistics designs, manufactures, and globally installs automated guided vehicles (AGVs), harvesting carts, spraying robots, pipe rail trolleys, electric tow tugs, automated forklifts, and modular crop handling systems for commercial greenhouse operations. Its products serve tomato, pepper, strawberry, cucumber, eggplant, and flower growers with both standardized machines and custom-engineered handling systems designed to customer specifications.

Product overview

Bogaerts Greenhouse Logistics is a greenhouse logistics automation company offering a comprehensive portfolio of mechanical and robotic systems for horticultural operations. The product lineup centers on AGV (Automated Guided Vehicle) harvesting carts including the Qii-Drive series (Fust for eggplant, Flower for floriculture, Z for tomato, Pepper for pepper, L for cucumber), pipe rail trolleys (Qii-Lift H and Z series, Qii-Lift F and C variants), and spraying robots (Qii-Jet TAV, TAH, HMV series). Transport solutions include the Qii-Go and Power Bee tow tugs available in both AGV and hand-operated configurations, along with Qii-Pal automated forklifts for warehouse operations. Crop work equipment encompasses EASii-Base for leaf cutting and various cleaning modules (EASii-Clean, Interior Roof Cleaning). The modular handling systems automate tomato, pepper, and cucumber processing from harvest through packaging, supported by infrastructure products like the Induction Course AGV guidance system. The architecture follows a platform-plus-modules model where core AGV platforms (harvest carts, spraying robots, transport vehicles) can be combined with modular attachments, crop-specific handling systems, and infrastructure components to create complete greenhouse automation solutions.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Products and services

• Qii-Drive Fust AGV eggplant harvesting machine with adjustable height platform (170mm to 3780mm), zero-turn capability, and intelligent traffic control for automated eggplant harvesting operations.
• Qii-Drive Flower AGV flower harvesting machine with hands-free operation, automatic guided vehicle functionality following inductive wire, and zero-turn maneuverability for efficient floriculture harvesting.
• Qii-Drive Z AGV tomato harvest cart with rollertrack, automatic pipe rail driving with hands-free operation, zero-turn, and compatibility with tomato handling systems.
• Qii-Drive Pepper AGV pepper harvest cart with container and adjustable platform (250mm to 3850mm), smooth scissor movement, zero-turn, and intelligent traffic control for automated pepper harvesting.
• Qii-Drive L Multifunctional AGV cucumber harvest cart with rollertrack or container options, supporting bulk harvesting, crate harvesting, and deleafing operations with constant speed drive.
• Qii-Drive Shift UV-C Autonomous UV-C treatment platform for row shifting at night, featuring modular design, adjustable lamp position, smart dosing strategy, and obstacle detection for preventive crop treatment.
• Qii-Jet TAV 343 Automatic spraying robot with 300L tank, touch screen control, AC motor with 12-hour autonomy, and customizable spray programs for precise crop protection applications.
• Qii-Jet TAH 343 High Automatic strawberry spraying robot with horizontal and vertical spray booms for gutter-based plant treatment, featuring foldable boom design and touchscreen interface.
• Qii-Jet TAH 343 Low Automatic strawberry spraying robot with low center of gravity design for stable operation, featuring easy folding spray booms and manual spraying capability.
• Qii-Jet HMV Manual spraying robot with automated hose reel for use with mobile tank units, featuring constant traction and automatic hose guidance.
• Qii-Jet TAV Spray cart robot with 300L tank featuring automatic path-length spraying, optimized axle load distribution, and smooth rail-to-concrete transitions.
• Qii-Go AGV Electric AGV greenhouse tow tug with 2-ton pull capacity, zero-turn concept, intelligent traffic control, and safety sensors for automated transport of harvest carts.
• Qii-Go Hand-Operated Hand-operated electric greenhouse tow tug with 2-ton pull capacity and zero-turn steering for flower and strawberry growers requiring manual control.
• Power Bee AGV AGV electric greenhouse tow truck with intelligent traffic control and integrated detector for automated harvesting cart transport.
• Power Bee Hand-Operated Hand-operated electric greenhouse tow truck with 12km/h maximum speed and small turning radius for manual transport operations.
• Qii-Pal S Fully automated forklift using induction wire and RFID technology for efficient warehouse pallet and container transport with hydraulic lifting up to 1200 kg.
• Qii-Pal AGV forklift for greenhouse packing hall transport with 800 kg lift capacity, automatic stacking/unstacking, and intelligent traffic control.
• Qii-Lift H-Series Pipe rail trolleys without steering in H-350 (3.5m), H-500 (5m), and H-650 (6.5m) variants, featuring smooth scissor lifting, CE certification, and robust construction.
• Qii-Lift Z-500 Pipe rail cart with steering and zero-turn capability, reaching 5m maximum platform height with handwheel navigation between locations without exiting.
• Qii-Lift Z-350 Pipe rail cart with steering and zero-turn, offering 3.5m maximum platform height and 250 kg maximum load for inspection and maintenance tasks.
• Qii-Lift F Pipe rail harvest trolley for crop work and harvesting in crates at height, featuring platform widths of 400-600mm and double hydraulic scissor lifting.
• Qii-Lift C Harvest trolley with bottom unloading container capability and hoisting system for 350 kg carrying capacity, designed for efficient container-based harvesting at heights up to 3.5 meters.
• EASii-Base Electric pipe rail cart for quick and efficient leaf cutting with adjustable work platform, extra low platform design, and high mobility on concrete paths.
• BBR Series Series of pipe rail carts in various configurations (HKF wheel barrow steering and HH hand steering) with maximum heights ranging from 2.65m to 6.5m.
• Bo Cart 5 Man-powered harvest cart with low resistance movement, free chassis design for crop proximity without damage, and modular configuration for various crop types.
• Bo Cart 6 Enhanced man-powered harvest cart with low friction rolling bars, ergonomic pushbars, smooth edges, and optional Flexbar for reduced contact force during cucumber harvesting.
• Powerjet (Hose) Pipe rail spraying robot available in manual and automatic versions, operating with central pump and tank, featuring automatic hose reel and multiple spray boom configurations.
• Powerjet (Tank) Pipe rail spraying robot with integrated tank (200L or 300L), mixing unit, and hand cleaning tank, available in manual and automatic versions without need for central pump.
• MSE-MST Hand-operated greenhouse spray machines — MSE with electric engine and MST with petrol engine — both featuring adjustable spray nozzles and 200L tank capacity.
• Tomato Handling System Modular automation system for tomato weighing, packaging and transport, available in vine, beef, and specialty variants with fully or semi-automated operation.
• Pepper Handling System (CPS Container) Modular automation system for pepper packaging and transport using CPS containers with container tipper and optional Qii-Pal integration.
• Cucumber Handling System Modular automation system for cucumber handling from harvest box to weighing unit with fully or semi-automated configurations.
• Palletizer Layer formation box palletizer that moves boxes/crates from layer table to pallet using steel plate technology, designed for boxes that cannot be transported safely with gripper-style palletizers.
• Induction Course AGV guidance system with modular components (L-point, X-point, stop-point, harvest cart positioning) combined with PLC-controlled communication for customized induction courses worldwide.
• Hoist System - Bottom Emptying Monorail-based hoist system with electric chain hoist (250 kg or 400 kg capacity) and trolley for automated bottom emptying of harvest containers.
• Tipping Container Galvanized tipping container in 1100 or 2500 litre sizes with automatic tipping bumper for forklift-based container emptying without operator exit.
• Plug In (Biobest x Bogaerts Qii-Jet TAV integration) Integration product jointly developed with Biobest that combines the Entomatic automated dispenser with the Qii-Jet TAV spraying robot, enabling single-panel control of both systems for time savings and improved application accuracy in sustainable horticulture.

Quantifiable outcome

• Considerable increase of productivity at harvesting
• +1 more outcomes

Segments5 records

Ideal customer profiles1 record

Technology focussed Yes

API detail

Has API

No

API docs

API detail

Core technology

AI maturity

App detail

Feature7 records

Partnerships

One partnership is on record.

• BiobestcoreStrategic or Co-development Partner · 1 September 2025Bogaerts Greenhouse Logistics and Biobest jointly launched the 'Plug In' product enabling seamless integration between Biobest's Entomatic automated dispenser and Bogaerts' Qii-Jet TAV spraying robot. The Plug In includes electrical and mechanical modifications allowing growers to operate both systems from a single control panel, saving time and improving application accuracy. The companies have stated they will continue collaborating to develop further solutions that simplify operational management and support sustainable horticulture.

Scale indicators1 record

Recent moves4 records

Expansion highlights5 records

Broad incumbents

• Ridder Group: Major Dutch supplier of greenhouse technology, climate screens, and automation/water management systems. Overlaps with Bogaerts in greenhouse automation and control but operates as a diversified incumbent across wider horticulture infrastructure.
• Certhon: Dutch turnkey greenhouse builder and technology integrator offering automation, climate, and logistics solutions. Comparable to Bogaerts as a complete internal-logistics and automation provider for high-tech greenhouses, though with a broader scope.
• Royal Brinkman: Major Dutch supplier and distributor of horticultural inputs, equipment, and automation products. Competes and overlaps with Bogaerts in greenhouse handling, spraying, and internal transport distribution to European growers.
• Priva: Leading Dutch provider of climate, process, and labor-management software/hardware for horticulture. Comparable as a control-system layer of the smart greenhouse; competes and complements Bogaerts' PLC/intelligent traffic control stack.

Direct peers

• ISO Group: Dutch designer and manufacturer of spraying robots and automated crop-protection equipment for horticulture. Closely comparable to Bogaerts' Qii-Jet spraying robot line in both product and customer base.
• Meto Systems: Dutch supplier of greenhouse logistics and handling equipment, including harvesting carts, pipe rail systems, and internal transport. Highly comparable to Bogaerts' Qii-Drive and Qii-Lift portfolio for the same vegetable and flower greenhouse market.
• Berg Hortimotive: Netherlands-based manufacturer of pipe rail trolleys, scissor lifts, and internal transport systems for greenhouses. Directly comparable to Bogaerts' Qii-Lift and Qii-Go product lines and serves the same Dutch/Belgian grower base.

Others

• Wageningen UR Greenhouse Horticulture (WUR): Leading Dutch research institute in protected cultivation. Not a commercial peer, but functions as a key ecosystem participant whose technology roadmaps influence buyer requirements for greenhouse automation suppliers like Bogaerts.

Emerging players

• Octinion (to-be-merged entity): Belgian agricultural robotics developer known for strawberry-picking robots. Geographic and crop overlap with Bogaerts' Belgian base and strawberry grower segment, but targets a different point in the automation stack.
• Saia Agrobotics: Dutch startup developing autonomous strawberry-picking robots. Partial overlap with Bogaerts' strawberry spraying and crop-protection offering; represents a vision-based, free-navigation approach to greenhouse robotics.

Market position

Strengths4 records

Weaknesses4 records

Competitive moat5 records

Key risks6 records

Key highlights6 records

Customer concentration

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Revenue estimate

Valuation estimate

Number of profiles

Profiles1 record

Funding overview

Funding rounds

Investors

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M&A

Investments

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