Agam Greenhouse

What Agam Greenhouse does

Agam Greenhouse Energy Systems Ltd. is an Israeli private industrial manufacturer founded in 2009 that develops and produces proprietary dehumidification, heating, cooling and air-filtration systems for commercial greenhouses and controlled-environment agriculture. Its core technology is the Ventilated Latent Heat Converter (VLHC), a patented system that passes air through desiccant-filled elements using a stable Lithium Chloride brine solution; this converts latent heat from water vapor into usable sensible heat, reportedly delivering 35-65% energy savings versus conventional HVAC, hot-water, or warm-air systems. The company complements the VLHC (cold-climate focus, models covering 850-1,500 m² per unit) with the Hybrid Air Conditioner (HAC) for warmer climates, and claims additional benefits including ~90% airborne spore reduction (relevant to botrytis/powdery mildew control), 18°C ΔT heating capacity above ambient, and 27+ year system longevity.

Agam is hardware-only on the revenue side: systems are built-to-order in its Kiryat Malachi/ Timorim production facility, with typical 90-day fulfillment, and shipped via container (3 units per 20ft, 6 per 40ft). Sales are predominantly quote-based, executed through a four-distributor core channel (Flexgardin in Denmark, Schetelig in Finland, Amiex in Hungary, Borlaug in the US) plus Horticoop in the Netherlands, with direct inquiry via website/phone as a supplementary path. Customers are enterprise greenhouse operators in three primary verticals — vegetables, flowers/ornamentals, and medical cannabis — across 10+ countries (China, most of Western/Central Europe, the US, Israel). The company is founder-led (CEO Ofer Spottheim, President/CTO Moshe Maroko), bootstrapped (no external funding disclosed), with 11-50 employees, an installed base of 700+ units, and a leadership team anchored by defense and academic credentials.

Name

Agam Greenhouse

Legal name

Agam Greenhouse Energy Systems Ltd.

Website

https://agam-greenhouses.com

Company type

Private

Founded year

2009

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

11–50 employees

Short description

Agam Greenhouse Energy Systems is an Israeli manufacturer of patented VLHC and HAC hygroscopic dehumidification systems that deliver heating, cooling, and air filtration for commercial greenhouses growing vegetables, flowers, and medical cannabis across 10+ countries via a regional distributor network.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

NAICS

Ventilation, Heating, Air-Conditioning, and Commercial Refrigeration Equipment Manufacturing (3334), Industrial and Commercial Fan and Blower and Air Purification Equipment Manufacturing (333413), Automatic Environmental Control Manufacturing for Residential, Commercial, and Appliance Use (334512)

SIC

Air-Cond & Warm Air Heatg Equip & Comm & Indl Refrig Equip (3585), Industrial & Commercial Fans & Blowers & Air Purifing Equip (3564), Auto Controls For Regulating Residential & Comml Environments (3822)

akta.pro primary industry

Building Thermal Controls & Building Management Systems (HVAC BMS) (IMAHAKAK)

akta.pro secondary industries

Chillers & Cooling Plant Equipment (IMAHAKAE), HVAC & Industrial Ventilation (Chillers, AHUs, Exhaust, Filtration) (EUAEAFAE), Onsite Low-Carbon Heat & CHP (Electrified CHP, Fuel Cells, Renewable CHP) (EUABAJAI)

Keywords

• Greenhouse climate control
• Hygroscopic dehumidification systems
• Latent heat conversion
• Horticultural HVAC equipment
• Greenhouse air filtration

Headquarters

HQ city

Ilania

HQ country

Israel

HQ region

Middle East

Offices2 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. Hardware Sales - VLHC Systems: Agam builds machines to order, with most orders accommodated within 90 days. They manufacture and sell VLHC 1020S systems (recommended coverage 1,000 M² for vegetables, 1,500 M² for flowers, 850 M² for cannabis) and HAC systems (coverage 150-350 M²).
2. Hardware Sales - HAC Systems: Hybrid Air Conditioner systems for warmer climate conditions, providing dehumidification, limited night cooling and air filtration with up to 40% reduced energy consumption.

Pricing tiers

Go-to-market motion1 record

Distribution channels5 records

Marketing channels4 records

Core offering

Agam Greenhouse designs, manufactures, and sells energy-conserving climate-control machines for commercial greenhouses and indoor growing facilities. Its core products are the VLHC (Ventilated Latent Heat Converter) and HAC (Hybrid Air Conditioner) systems, which use hygroscopic Lithium Chloride brine dehumidification to simultaneously provide dehumidification, heating, cooling, and airborne-spore filtration in a single built-to-order unit.

Product overview

Agam Greenhouse offers two distinct climate control product lines for greenhouse and warehouse environments: the VLHC (Ventilated Latent Heat Converter) system and the HAC (Hybrid Air Conditioner). The VLHC is the primary product line, featuring the VLHC 1020S model, designed for cold-climate conditions where heating and dehumidification are critical. The HAC targets warmer climate applications with cooling capabilities. Both systems utilize hygroscopic brine technology to convert humidity into dry, warm air while filtering airborne spores and pathogens, significantly reducing energy consumption compared to conventional HVAC systems.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Brands

• VLHC (Ventilated Latent Heat Converter): Hygroscopic dehumidification system providing heating, cooling, dehumidification and air filtration for greenhouses in cold climate conditions.
• HAC (Hybrid Air Conditioner)

Quantifiable outcome

• Energy consumption reduced by up to 65% compared to HVAC thermodynamic compressor systems
• +6 more outcomes

Named customers7 records

Segments5 records

Ideal customer profiles4 records

API detail

Has API

No

API docs

API detail

Core technology

AI maturity

App detail

Feature4 records

Partnerships

Seven partnerships are on record, tiered core and minor.

• FlexgardincoreChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorActive distribution partner for Agam products in Denmark. Contact: Niels Lindhardt. Provides local sales, support and service for Danish greenhouse growers.
• ScheteligcoreChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorActive distribution partner for Agam products in Finland. Contact: Tony Joas. Handles distribution and support for Finnish market.
• AmiexcoreChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorActive distribution partner for Agam products in Hungary. Contact: György Szoó. Provides local distribution and customer support.
• BorlaugcoreChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorActive distribution partner for Agam products in the United States. Contact: Kurt Parbst. Handles distribution, sales and support for North American customers.
• Horticoop DistributionminorChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorDistribution partner mentioned in articles for Netherlands market. Published coverage in Flowerweb and HortiDaily.
• HortiDailyminorGTM or Marketing PartnerIndustry publication that has featured multiple articles about Agam's VLHC technology, disease control benefits, and customer case studies.
• Greenhouse GrowerminorGTM or Marketing PartnerIndustry publication featuring article on '6 Ways Greenhouse Suppliers Are Partnering With Producers' referencing Agam.

Scale indicators8 records

Recent moves7 records

Expansion highlights5 records

Direct peers

• Desert Aire: US-based manufacturer of dehumidification and HVAC equipment for greenhouses, indoor agriculture, and pool facilities. Direct competitor targeting the same indoor cultivation and greenhouse humidity control segment.
• Priva: Dutch provider of climate computers and integrated climate/process control systems for greenhouses. Comparable as an integrated climate control supplier to commercial greenhouse growers, though Priva is more software/controls-focused.
• Hoogendoorn Growth Management: Provider of automation and climate management solutions for horticultural greenhouses. Comparable to Agam in serving commercial greenhouse climate control, though Hoogendoorn emphasizes process automation/controls.
• Munters: Global leader in industrial and agricultural dehumidification (including greenhouse and horticulture applications). Directly comparable to Agam VLHC as both sell desiccant-based dehumidification systems targeting greenhouse climate control.
• DryGair: Israel-based competitor specializing in dehumidification systems for greenhouses and indoor cultivation. Direct competitor in the same niche, with overlapping target segments (vegetables, flowers, cannabis).
• Condair: Manufacturer of humidification and dehumidification systems for commercial and industrial buildings. Comparable product family (desiccant-based air handling) and overlap in indoor cultivation/agriculture use cases.
• Royal Brinkman: Major international supplier of products and services for greenhouse horticulture, including climate control equipment. Comparable distribution-channel model serving commercial greenhouse growers worldwide.
• Dantherm Group: European manufacturer of climate control and dehumidification solutions for industrial and agricultural applications. Direct competitor in commercial dehumidification, including greenhouse-adjacent uses.

Broad incumbents

• Richel Group: French greenhouse manufacturer and turnkey supplier offering climate/equipment integration. Larger incumbent with broader portfolio, but overlapping end-customer base in commercial horticulture.
• Certhon: Dutch turnkey greenhouse construction and technology provider offering climate systems, lighting, and screening. Broader scope than Agam but competes for climate control budgets on large greenhouse projects.

Market position

Strengths5 records

Weaknesses5 records

Competitive moat5 records

Key risks6 records

Key highlights7 records

Customer concentration

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Funding overview

Funding rounds

Investors

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M&A

Investments

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