On October 29, HortiQ-certified greenhouse builders, installers, consultants, and insurer Achmea came together in Leiden. It was a moment for meeting, reflection, and looking ahead. The horticultural greenhouse sector is dynamic and constantly evolving. Building the greenhouse of tomorrow requires making joint decisions today.
Hans van der Salm, Chairman of HortiQ, stated: "The sector faces major challenges in climate, labor, and energy, and significant progress has already been made. This calls for greenhouse designs that not only meet today's requirements but also allow room for future applications such as renewable energy, electrification, automation, and robotics." "It is essential that we, as HortiQ-certified companies and as an insurer, look at this together," added Bart Stengs, Sector Manager Horticulture at Achmea/Hagelunie and board member of HortiQ.
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Anticipating the future
During the meeting, participants explored how each party can contribute from their own expertise to building future-proof greenhouses. This includes safety, sustainability, and new technologies. Bart Stengs: "The greenhouse of 2040 will have a different setup than today's. What will it look like? We need to prepare for that future together."
The annual meeting covered current topics such as cyber resilience and reducing emissions to comply with the Water Framework Directive. Achmea shared insights on future-proof building. Stengs said: "The greenhouse of the future is resilient, efficient, clean, and digitally connected."
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