Certhon develops turnkey, custom-made solutions for the most high-tech horticultural projects, anywhere in the world. Certhon has more than 125 years of experience in horticulture and is based in the Netherlands. With 150 highly trained experts, the company has all the knowledge, know-how and technologies under one roof to enable entrepreneurs all over the world to produce local, fresh food. Certhon focuses on turnkey greenhouse projects, indoor farming, LED lighting, technical installations and innovations such as autonomous growing and the robotization of, for example, harvesting crops.
Certhon’s solutions are innovative and sustainable; achieving a solid return on investment for the client is central to Certhon. Each technical and agronomic solution is extensively tested by the Agronomy department in Certhon’s own Innovation Centre. In this facility, our plant scientists and technology experts work together on optimizing the integration of crop knowledge and smart technologies. The combination of deep understanding of plants and technical excellence makes Certhon the ideal partner to find the best cultivation method for each type of crop. Certhon does not only advise on the best cultivation systems, but can also design and build the horticultural project with all technologies required.
As of 2023, Certhon is fully owned by the Japanese company DENSO. DENSO is known worldwide for its leading robotics and automation technologies, and supplies advanced components to 90% of the world’s cars. As part of its long-term vision, DENSO is committed to transforming the entire food value chain—from cultivation and harvesting to distribution and consumption—by applying its technological expertise in automation, sensors and AI. This Food Value Chain (FVC) vision focuses on building a more efficient, resilient and sustainable food system. By combining DENSO’s strengths with Certhon’s expertise in cultivation and technology, next-generation growing systems are being developed. Together, DENSO and Certhon are working on automated growing and harvesting solutions that are smart, scalable and data-driven. With the strength of DENSO’s global network, Certhon’s advanced solutions will become even more accessible to horticultural markets around the world.
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