What Viemose DGS does

Viemose DGS (legal entity Viemose-Driboga A/S) is a Danish engineering house founded in 1947 that designs, develops, and manufactures automated greenhouse cultivation equipment. Since 2020, the company has focused exclusively on greenhouse growing systems — ceasing its earlier greenhouse manufacturing activities — and operates as a subsidiary of KG Greenhouses. It is positioned as the largest greenhouse equipment manufacturer in Scandinavia, exporting worldwide with a wholly-owned Dutch distribution subsidiary (Viemose Netherlands B.V.).

The company's core offering is the Moving Gutter System (MGS) with Nutrient Film Technique (NFT), pioneered by Viemose DGS in 1988 and still in operation in Denmark today. The MGS automates horizontal movement of plant beds along gutters, enabling dynamic reconfiguration of cultivation area and a documented 25–30% production increase per square meter with 25–30% energy savings per plant versus conventional greenhouse table systems. The portfolio is organized in three tiers — GrønStart (entry-level), GrønPro (high-automation), and GrønCustom (fully bespoke) — plus a newly developed 40 mm gutter for teen leaf production. Supporting product lines include Vertical Farming Systems, mobile and static Bench Systems (GrønBench Basic, Pro, Custom, Optima, Basic Fixed), and Transport Systems (cranes, trains, conveyors, Clipmaster). A free online Production Calculator tool supports customer planning and lead generation.

Viemose DGS monetizes primarily through direct enterprise hardware sales of capital equipment to professional greenhouse growers producing leafy greens, herbs, and specialty crops, supplemented by consultancy, engineering, and aftersale services. The company sells directly worldwide via an in-house sales department and is actively recruiting global agents and dealers, while partnering with greenhouse manufacturers (KG Systems, Lucchini Idromeccanica, Ceres Greenhouse Solutions, Dutch Agro Systems) for integrated solutions. Customers include enterprise producers such as Rosborg Krydderurter A/S (Denmark) and Vitacress (UK). The team is small — 14 specialists — reflecting a focused specialty manufacturer rather than a scaled industrial player.

Name

Viemose DGS

Legal name

Viemose-Driboga A/S

Website

https://viemose-dgs.dk

Company type

Private

Founded year

1947

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

11–50 employees

Short description

Viemose DGS is a Danish engineering house and subsidiary of KG Greenhouses that designs and manufactures automated greenhouse growing systems — primarily Moving Gutter Systems, bench systems, and vertical farming equipment — for professional leafy greens and herb producers worldwide.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Greenhouse Equipment Manufacturing

NAICS

Agricultural Implement Manufacturing (33311)

SIC

Farm Machinery & Equipment (3523)

akta.pro primary industry

Greenhouse Structures & Construction (Frames, Glazing, Benches) (AFAAAHAA)

Keywords

• Greenhouse equipment manufacturing
• Moving gutter systems
• Hydroponic growing systems
• Vertical farming systems
• Horticultural bench systems

Headquarters

HQ city

Tommerup

HQ country

Denmark

HQ region

Europe

Offices2 records

Markets served

GTM type

B2B

Offering type

Hardware or Manufacturing

Cost components

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

Revenue model

1. Moving Gutter System Sales: Sale of MGS systems designed, developed, and manufactured in their factory. Systems are exported worldwide to greenhouse producers for professional leafy greens and herb production.
2. Bench Systems Sales: Sale of bench systems including mobile benches (GrønBench Basic, Pro, Custom) and static benches (GrønBench Basic Fixed, Optima). Can be used standalone or integrated with Moving Gutter Systems.
3. Transport Systems Sales: Development, production, and installation of high technology transport and processing systems including cranes, trains, conveyors for horticultural producers.
4. Vertical Farming System Sales: Complete vertical farming systems enabling production in any facility including existing greenhouses, tall urban buildings, old production warehouses, or basement units.
5. Consultancy and Engineering Services: In-house engineering design and development, consultancy, construction and aftersale service for greenhouse projects. Includes schematic design services for CEA operations.
6. Production Calculator Tool: Online calculator tool for estimating production yields, water consumption and labor usage for greenhouse projects.

Go-to-market motion2 records

Distribution channels3 records

Marketing channels6 records

Core offering

Viemose DGS designs, develops, manufactures, and sells automated greenhouse growing systems for professional commercial horticulture. Its core offerings include the Moving Gutter System (MGS) with Nutrient Film Technique for leafy greens and herbs, mobile and static bench systems, vertical farming systems, and supporting transport/processing systems. The company handles engineering, consultancy, production, construction, and aftersale service for greenhouse projects, and exports these systems globally.

Product overview

Viemose DGS is a Scandinavian greenhouse equipment manufacturer offering three interconnected product lines: (1) Moving Gutter Systems (MGS) with NFT — the core automated production platform for leafy greens and herbs, available in three automation tiers (GrønStart, GrønPro, GrønCustom) plus a new 40mm gutter for teen leaf production; (2) Vertical Farming Systems — designed to minimize labor, energy, and water usage by stacking crops in CEA-controlled layers, merging vertical and horizontal farming strengths; and (3) Bench Systems — including static benches (GrønBench Basic Fixed, GrønBench Optima) and mobile benches (GrønBench Basic, GrønBench Pro, GrønBench Custom), which can be used standalone or integrated with the MGS. Supporting these core lines are Transport Systems (cranes, trains, conveyors, Clipmaster) and a Production Calculator tool. All systems are designed, developed, and manufactured in-house in Denmark.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Brands

• GrønBench Basic: Mobile bench systems with manual push movement for space optimization in greenhouses
• GrønBench Pro
• GrønBench Custom
• GrønBench Optima
• GrønBench Basic Fixed
• GrønStart
• GrønPro
• GrønCustom

Products and services

• Moving Gutter System (MGS) A fully automated salad and herb growing system designed to reduce labor, energy, and water consumption while enabling a 25-30% production increase per square meter compared to conventional greenhouse table systems. For professional greenhouse growers producing leafy greens and herbs.
• Moving Gutter System with NFT Moving Gutter System incorporating Nutrient Film Technique (NFT), a highly efficient hydroponic method ensuring optimal use of space, water, and nutrients while maintaining consistent crop quality throughout the growing cycle. For professional leafy greens and herb production.
• GrønStart MGS Entry-level MGS concept combining automated hydroponic production with simple operation and minimal complexity. Designed for small to medium growers or those transitioning from traditional methods, featuring automated plant spacing and NFT irrigation with Ellepot compatibility for seed spacing between 20–100 mm.
• GrønPro MGS High-automation MGS upgrade integrating full MGS capabilities, automating plant movement through each growth phase for optimal space use and uniform crop development. Designed for consistent large-scale production with reduced labor costs.
• GrønCustom MGS Fully customized MGS concept for growers with unique facility layouts, crop portfolios, or automation requirements. Collaboratively designed with the customer's team covering gutter dimensions, movement speed, nutrient supply, and harvest flow.
• 40mm Gutter for Teen Leaf Production A newly developed 40mm gutter specifically for teen leaf and small leaf production using ø20mm Ellepot sleeves. Closed design improves hygiene, prevents light penetration to root zone, and reduces algae growth. Supports gutter lengths up to 12 meters for automated operations and 5–6 meters for manual operations.
• Vertical Farming System A farming system designed to minimize labor, energy, water, and land consumption by stacking crops in vertically arranged layers using controlled environment agriculture (CEA) technology, including hydroponics and aeroponics. Enables automated cultivation near end markets in any facility (greenhouses, urban buildings, warehouses, basements).
• GrønBench Basic Fixed (Static Bench) Simple fixed bench designed for research facilities and small nurseries, providing a stable growing surface for leafy greens, herbs, and young plants. Compatible with various irrigation setups.
• GrønBench Optima (Static Bench) Roll-top static bench designed for production nurseries and greenhouses, minimizing wasted aisle space by allowing benches to slide sideways and maximize growing area. Compatible with a wide range of irrigation systems.
• GrønBench Basic (Mobile Bench) Cost-efficient mobile bench with manual push movement designed to optimize greenhouse space and reduce labor. Supports mesh benches, mobile containers, ebb-and-flood irrigation, and float systems. Ideal for whole-head leafy greens production.
• GrønBench Pro (Mobile Bench) Automated mobile bench system for large-scale production with automated movement eliminating manual pushing. Maximizes space, reduces labor, and supports multiple growing methods for leafy greens.
• GrønBench Custom (Mobile Bench) Tailor-made mobile benching system designed to exact specifications, adaptable to any greenhouse, crop type, and production goal. Offers full customization for space and labor resource efficiency.
• Transport Systems High-technology transport and processing systems for horticultural producers, including overhead crane systems, ground train systems, Bagle crane systems, conveyor lane protruding systems, Clipmaster plant cutting systems, and belt conveyors.
• Engineering Design and Consultancy Services In-house engineering design and development, consultancy, construction, and aftersale service for greenhouse projects, including schematic design services for CEA operations. Offered to professional growers undertaking greenhouse projects.

Quantifiable outcome

• 25-30% production increase per square meter
• +3 more outcomes

Named customers2 records

Segments4 records

Ideal customer profiles3 records

Technology focussed No

API detail

Has API

No

API docs

API detail

Core technology

AI maturity

App detail

Integration4 records

AI capability3 records

Feature6 records

Partnerships

Nine partnerships are on record, tiered core and minor.

• KG SystemscoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerKG Systems is a valued partner with deep roots in horticulture and a personal, practice-oriented approach. Specializes in customized solutions for propagation tables, internal transport routes, and automation of work areas tailored to individual grower requirements. KG Systems is part of KG Greenhouses which is the parent company of Viemose DGS.
• Lucchini IdromeccanicacoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerLong-standing and trusted partner with over 75 years of experience in greenhouse planning and construction. Offers complete, tailored solutions for horticulture and floriculture including single and multi-bay greenhouses, solar greenhouses and tunnel constructions.
• Viscon GroupcoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerFourth-generation family business combining deep horticulture knowledge with cutting-edge automation expertise. Offers intelligent, scalable solutions for the entire plant production chain.
• 4XROBOTScoreTechnology or IntegrationDanish-based company with unique four-armed robot designed to work alongside humans in greenhouses without requiring fences or heavy safety equipment. Robots help reduce repetitive tasks and support teams with limited labor availability.
• LedgndcoreTechnology or IntegrationDutch software company helping farmers integrate and coordinate new technologies. MyLedgnd platform combines climate and plant data from sensors, plant feedback, climate computers and other measurement sources to optimize growing processes.
• Horti XSminorImplementation/ SI/ Consulting PartnerEngineering and project management company specializing in high-tech greenhouse solutions. Designs, builds and delivers turnkey greenhouse projects worldwide integrating climate, energy, water and logistics systems.
• MakulacoreTechnology or IntegrationDigital platform for managing machines and systems delivered to customers. Provides complete overview of every installation including documentation, service history and technical details.
• Dutch Agro SystemsminorChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorDevelops high-quality aluminum roof and facade systems for greenhouses and horticulture, working closely with growers and builders to create solutions that truly meet their needs.
• Horti CentarminorImplementation/ SI/ Consulting PartnerProven partner helping growers realize their greenhouse ambitions. With practice-oriented training center and expert network, supports farmers with latest techniques in greenhouse construction, climate control and plant management.

Scale indicators7 records

Recent moves8 records

Expansion highlights6 records

Broad incumbents

• Kubo Group: Kubo is a Dutch family-owned greenhouse construction company offering Ultra-Clima semi-closed greenhouses and full-scope projects. It is a broader incumbent providing integrated greenhouse solutions where Viemose's growing equipment could be embedded or substituted.
• Priva: Priva is a leading Dutch provider of climate computers, process automation, and labor management for horticulture. It is a broader incumbent and integrated ecosystem partner/competitor that touches the same CEA grower buying center as Viemose.
• Richel Group: Richel is a French greenhouse manufacturer with global operations offering complete greenhouse construction and equipment solutions. It is a broader incumbent competing for the same professional grower CAPEX that Viemose targets with its MGS and bench systems.
• Havecon: Havecon is a Dutch turnkey greenhouse builder delivering high-tech horticultural projects worldwide. It competes with Viemose as part of integrated CEA offerings where growing equipment is bundled with greenhouse construction.
• Certhon: Certhon is a Dutch turnkey greenhouse builder offering full-scope horticultural projects including structures, climate, and growing systems. It is a broader incumbent that competes with Viemose on integrated CEA projects for professional growers.

Emerging players

• LettUs Grow: LettUs Grow is a UK-based aeroponic systems provider for vertical farms and greenhouses. It is an emerging player in the CEA equipment space that overlaps with Viemose's vertical farming system and is even listed as a Viemose technology partner.
• YieldX: YieldX is a Dutch startup with patented hydroponic spacing technology (OmniChannel) that dynamically spaces crops in greenhouses to boost density. It is an emerging player with overlapping technology to Viemose's moving-gutter concept, targeting the same productivity-uplift use case.

Direct peers

• Logiqs: Logiqs is a Dutch manufacturer of mobile bench systems, growing systems, and internal transport for greenhouses and vertical farms. It is a direct competitor to Viemose's GrønBench mobile bench line and moving gutter solutions, serving the same professional greenhouse grower segment.
• Bogaerts Greenhouse Logistics: Bogaerts designs and supplies internal transport, pipe rail systems, and logistics solutions for greenhouse operations. It directly competes with Viemose's transport systems product line, including cranes, trains, and conveyors.
• Green Automation: Green Automation develops and supplies automated growing systems for leafy greens, including movable gutter systems and hydroponic production lines. It competes head-on with Viemose's MGS in the automated leafy-greens production equipment category.

Market position

Strengths5 records

Weaknesses5 records

Competitive moat5 records

Key risks6 records

Key highlights7 records

Customer concentration

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Compliance1 record

Revenue estimate

Valuation estimate

Number of profiles

Profiles2 records

Subsidiaries1 record

Funding overview

Funding rounds

Investors

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M&A

Investments

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