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Vertifarm 2022

Messe Dortmund where the event was held 
Messe Dortmund where the event was held 
Urban Crop Solution's Maarten Vandercruys represents all that UCS stands for: research, turnkey solutions and tailored projects. 
Urban Crop Solution's Maarten Vandercruys represents all that UCS stands for: research, turnkey solutions and tailored projects. 
Sylvia van Uden and Christian Oosterlaan with Weber Vacuum Cooling and VegHands. The companies recently published an article about their cooling and cutting machines for indoor/vertical farmers.
Sylvia van Uden and Christian Oosterlaan with Weber Vacuum Cooling and VegHands. The companies recently published an article about their cooling and cutting machines for indoor/vertical farmers. 
The Intelligent Growth Solutions booth was rather busy with (f.l.t.r.) Andrew Jaxton, Csaba Hornyik, Gina Mercier, David Hulme, Callum Farquhar and Colin Logan
The Intelligent Growth Solutions booth was rather busy with (f.l.t.r.) Andrew Jaxton, Csaba Hornyik, Gina Mercier, David Hulme, Callum Farquhar and Colin Logan
A miniature model of IGS' tower modules 
A miniature model of IGS' tower modules 
Jacob Boxhoorn and Thomas Bauer represent Bosman van Zaal. Since last year Bosman van Zaal has also opened a department in Germany.
Jacob Boxhoorn and Thomas Bauer represent Bosman van Zaal. Since last year Bosman van Zaal has also opened a department in Germany.
Renko Schuil, Peter Rietveld and Arjan Hordijk with TTA 
Renko Schuil, Peter Rietveld and Arjan Hordijk with TTA 
Bart 't Hoen and Luis Truyillo with Hoogendoorn. Luis noted that "IIVO is the solution for environmental control of vertical farms based on more than 60 years of experience, data-driven, growing and the plan empowerment principles."
Bart 't Hoen and Luis Truyillo with Hoogendoorn. Luis noted that "IIVO is the solution for environmental control of vertical farms based on more than 60 years of experience, data-driven, growing and the plan empowerment principles."
Nick Feneck and Estee Shaikin from Skytree. They talked about generating clean CO2 on-site at the farm
Nick Feneck and Estee Shaikin from Skytree. They talked about generating clean CO2 on-site at the farm
The InvertiGrow team Neill Wainwright, Todd Eberline and Bettina Kramer. The plug-and-play solution stands out in flexibility and scalability.
The InvertiGrow team Neill Wainwright, Todd Eberline and Bettina Kramer. The plug-and-play solution stands out in flexibility and scalability.
Vegbed's Albert Lin is holding the company's fully degradable bamboo substrate mat
Vegbed's Albert Lin is holding the company's fully degradable bamboo substrate mat
ROKO Farming's Philip Rose, next to the research model polyponics. Polyponics is an innovative and highly flexible irrigation system with unlimited possibilities. On the right Oliver Dorr with DH light, a supplier of LED light options
ROKO Farming's Philip Rose, next to the research model polyponics. Polyponics is an innovative and highly flexible irrigation system with unlimited possibilities. On the right Oliver Dorr with DH light, a supplier of LED light options
Alessandro Oliveri and Silvia piazza with Igrox; LED suppliers for vertical farms, greenhouse growers and medical cannabis growers.
Alessandro Oliveri and Silvia piazza with Igrox; LED suppliers for vertical farms, greenhouse growers and medical cannabis growers. 
THE WAFFEL MAKERS! Or in other words, the guys of the Avisomo, a Norwegian manufufacturer of fully automated vertical farm solutions
THE WAFFEL MAKERS! Or in other words, the guys of the Avisomo, a Norwegian manufufacturer of fully automated vertical farm solutions
Stephan den Boer, Jordi Mol and Christian Wents with Bever Innovations. Bever has unique solutions for many growth applications.
Stephan den Boer, Jordi Mol and Christian Wents with Bever Innovations. Bever has unique solutions for many growth applications.
Andreas Pohl and Marc Juares with Seoul Semiconductor showing their plug-and-play Vertical Farm Solutions
Andreas Pohl and Marc Juares with Seoul Semiconductor showing their plug-and-play Vertical Farm Solutions
Luis Trujillo with Hoogendoorn having a chat with Emanuel Leconte with Carem Impulse and Caridad Navarro Miralles from Oasis Urban Indoor Farm
Luis Trujillo with Hoogendoorn having a chat with Emanuel Leconte with Carem Impulse and Caridad Navarro Miralles from Oasis Urban Indoor Farm
Dario Piermatteo with Khatod showcasing optical components that help with energy saving as their lights equally distribute the light to crops
Dario Piermatteo with Khatod showcasing optical components that help with energy saving as their lights equally distribute the light to crops
Frank Hilgenfeld and Jan Reisig with Elements Green. The company is looking for opportunities to build new solar plants
Frank Hilgenfeld and Jan Reisig with Elements Green. The company is looking for opportunities to build new solar plants
A peak of the exhibition floor
A peak of the exhibition floor
Alissa Brossart and Christoph Loehuer with Weisstechnik
Alissa Brossart and Christoph Loehuer with Weisstechnik
Weisstechnik's climate chamber that can be used for research to test climate conditions, clean air and humidity
Weisstechnik's climate chamber that can be used for research to test climate conditions, clean air and humidity
The Growpipes showcased 
The Growpipes showcased 
Mikael Pari with GrowPipes from Sweden shares the booth with Canobi Agtech who develops total growing systems 
Mikael Pari with GrowPipes from Sweden shares the booth with Canobi Agtech who develops total growing systems 
(In the middle) Bernhard Aichele with QuickPot in conversation with visitors
(In the middle) Bernhard Aichele with QuickPot in conversation with visitors
Wuerth Elektronik is showcasing its LED solutions for vertical farming
Wuerth Elektronik is showcasing its LED solutions for vertical farming
Johann Waldherr and Daniel Petronelli with Wuerth Elektronik
Johann Waldherr and Daniel Petronelli with Wuerth Elektronik
Asetila Kostinger with Green well and Eelkje Pulley with Hortidaily having a laugh at the Green well booth. The company has found a solution to remedy a large part of the energy problems horticulture is currently facing by saving on energy use.
Asetila Kostinger with Green well and Eelkje Pulley with Hortidaily having a laugh at the Green well booth. The company has found a solution to remedy a large part of the energy problems horticulture is currently facing by saving on energy use.
Job Knook en Yasmijn van Drunen visiting the show to see who wants to come and join the vertical farm pavilion at GreenTech in 2023
Job Knook en Yasmijn van Drunen visiting the show to see who wants to come and join the vertical farm pavilion at GreenTech in 2023
At the right, Adam Abadi and Max Hollington with Cultivatd
At the right, Adam Abadi and Max Hollington with Cultivatd
Stefan Hey, with vGreens. Keep an eye on the newsletter to read about their latest strawberry projects.
Stefan Hey, with vGreens. Keep an eye on the newsletter to read about their latest strawberry projects.
Nancy Bhatia and Nick Verhoef represent Lab Associates which is bridging plant science laboratories with vertical farming in order to improve uniformity and quality of the indoor crops
Nancy Bhatia and Nick Verhoef represent Lab Associates which is bridging plant science laboratories with vertical farming in order to improve uniformity and quality of the indoor crops
Wolfgang Fischer with VOLTZ Maraichage is all about herbs and vegetable seeds. Especially, for the vertical farming industry the company has a wide range of crops to pick from.
Wolfgang Fischer with VOLTZ Maraichage is all about herbs and vegetable seeds. Especially, for the vertical farming industry the company has a wide range of crops to pick from.
Michaela Margida with Hoogendoorn
Michaela Margida with Hoogendoorn
Tim Knittel with Vertifarm and Thea Isabella Otto with the Association for Vertical Farming who were part of creating this exhibition. They found it above expectations.
Tim Knittel with Vertifarm and Thea Isabella Otto with the Association for Vertical Farming who were part of creating this exhibition. They found it above expectations.
Jens Kremer with DLG. Did you know they are also in charge of the Agri Tech show? It is not only 'agri' at this show, Horticulture and Vertical farming will also be represented (www.agritechnica.com)
Jens Kremer with DLG. Did you know they are also in charge of the Agri Tech show? It is not only 'agri' at this show, Horticulture and Vertical farming will also be represented (www.agritechnica.com)
The SananBio team showing their NFT solution for vertical farmers 
The SananBio team showing their NFT solution for vertical farmers 
The light spectrum is easily changeable from germination (for propagation) to the vegetative state
The light spectrum is easily changeable from germination (for propagation) to the vegetative state
Joakim Vincent and Erik Storm with WIVID. The company is looking to help producers or even close-to-store producers with their energy-efficient LEDs
Joakim Vincent and Erik Storm with WIVID. The company is looking to help producers or even close-to-store producers with their energy-efficient LEDs
Rares-Mikai Balan, Lars Vogd and Vasilica Tusturica with Dexion that supplies Storage Systems for vertical farming  
Rares-Mikai Balan, Lars Vogd and Vasilica Tusturica with Dexion that supplies Storage Systems for vertical farming  
Jorg Trubl with MABEWO (Make Better World)
Jorg Trubl with MABEWO (Make Better World)
Eva Fryars with CLF Plant Climatics
Eva Fryars with CLF Plant Climatics
Torsten Scherweit with Menno Chemie standing next to the Skumix which is for foam application, cleaning and disinfection
Torsten Scherweit with Menno Chemie standing next to the Skumix which is for foam application, cleaning and disinfection
Fabian Hendricks with SORMAC. The company supplies machines applicable for postharvest up to blending, weighing and packing. 
Fabian Hendricks with SORMAC. The company supplies machines applicable for postharvest up to blending, weighing and packing. 
Isabella Marits with Elevate Intravision has its hands full with some visitors at the booth
Isabella Marits with Elevate Intravision has its hands full with some visitors at the booth
Kroptek's Antoine Charvin, Edwin Arida, Jack Riley and Salim Halabi are spreading word on the company's energy-efficient solutions to maximize crop yield year-round
Kroptek's Antoine Charvin, Edwin Arida, Jack Riley and Salim Halabi are spreading word on the company's energy-efficient solutions to maximize crop yield year-round
Seso Nikolov with FlexTech. Flextech is an LED manufacturer for the horticultural and vertical farm market
Seso Nikolov with FlexTech. Flextech is an LED manufacturer for the horticultural and vertical farm market
Dennis Jipp and Anett Fentor with Knecht
Dennis Jipp and Anett Fentor with Knecht
Spotted in the hallways: Henk Roeven with Hero Projects and Harry van Duijne with Urban Grow visiting the show
Spotted in the hallways: Henk Roeven with Hero Projects and Harry van Duijne with Urban Grow visiting the show
Martin Kophusmann, Stefanie Hackel and Sabrina Sieger. Katz Bio Tech AG and E-Nema are sharing a booth since they have been working together on Biological Pest Protection.
Martin Kophusmann, Stefanie Hackel and Sabrina Sieger. Katz Bio Tech AG and E-Nema are sharing a booth since they have been working together on Biological Pest Protection.
E-Nema's biological plant protection with nematodes
E-Nema's biological plant protection with nematodes
Suksiri Thanimart and Carsten Gawlitta with Panb2. Panb2 a distributor for Valoya LED in about five countries; Germany, Austria, Swizz, France and Italy
Suksiri Thanimart and Carsten Gawlitta with Panb2. Panb2 a distributor for Valoya LED in about five countries; Germany, Austria, Swizz, France and Italy
Wageningen University is present in collaboration with the Association of Vertical Farming with Lucas van der Zee, Margrareth Karpe, Marijke Haas and Jordan Brenk
Wageningen University is present in collaboration with the Association of Vertical Farming with Lucas van der Zee, Margrareth Karpe, Marijke Haas and Jordan Brenk
Aquaponik Manufaktur's booth is in conversation with visitors 
Aquaponik Manufaktur's booth is in conversation with visitors 
Melanie Huch, Leonie Fink and Jens Knauth with New Food Systems
Melanie Huch, Leonie Fink and Jens Knauth with New Food Systems
Sam Vakili an Nima Behravan with AABSOO, next to their concept model. As the device rotates, less lighting is needed. It also allows to grow more crops per m2 because of the shape. AABSOO sees this eventually ending up in stores as well.
Sam Vakili an Nima Behravan with AABSOO, next to their concept model. As the device rotates, less lighting is needed. It also allows to grow more crops per m2 because of the shape. AABSOO sees this eventually ending up in stores as well.
Green Drops Farm Ltd next to their Rotower with Csenge Papp and Greta Racz
Green Drops Farm Ltd next to their Rotower with Csenge Papp and Greta Racz
Clemens Möller with HarvestAi looking for pilot partners in vertical farming 
Clemens Möller with HarvestAi looking for pilot partners in vertical farming 
Pascal Heithorn with Corbiota, which is all about producing earthworms in vertical farms
Pascal Heithorn with Corbiota, which is all about producing earthworms in vertical farms
Miguel Mendes de Leon, a co-organiser of the event
Miguel Mendes de Leon, a co-organiser of the event