Feeding the world sustainably is one of the greatest challenges of our time. With a growing global population and limited natural resources, the horticultural sector plays a vital role in securing healthy, affordable, and high-quality food and flowers. Greenhouse production offers a way forward: controlled environments where growers can optimize conditions, increase yields, and reduce the pressure on land, water, and energy.
At Ridder, we believe smart, controlled environments are the key to sustainable, efficient, and scalable food and flower production. For more than 70 years, we have partnered with growers, builders, and technology providers to design solutions that help horticulture thrive. Our integrated portfolio of greenhouse technologies—ranging from climate computers to drive systems, climate screens, water solutions, labor management, and robotics—gives growers the tools to meet today’s challenges and prepare for tomorrow’s opportunities.
Tailored for Protected Horticulture
Every greenhouse, crop, and region is different. That is why Ridder develops technologies specifically for protected horticulture. Our systems are designed to work seamlessly together—climate, irrigation, energy, and labor management integrated into one reliable framework. This ensures growers can achieve the optimal balance for their crops, whether producing vegetables, fruits, ornamentals, or flowers.
From modular climate computers that put real-time insights at your fingertips to energy-saving climate screens and precision water solutions, Ridder empowers growers to create the right environment for every stage of growth.
Precision and Reliability at the Core
Consistency is everything in horticulture. A few degrees too hot, a few drops too much water, or unexpected downtime can affect yields and profitability. Ridder’s technologies are built on precision and reliability. Our systems deliver the stability growers need, whether for ventilation, screening, irrigation, or fertigation.
That reliability translates directly into predictable growth, higher yields, and cost-efficient operations. Farmers and growers worldwide depend on Ridder to keep their greenhouses performing at the highest level, season after season.
Scalable and Future-Proof Solutions
Horticulture is evolving rapidly. Operations that once covered a single greenhouse are now expanding into multi-hectare facilities. Automation, data, and artificial intelligence are reshaping how growers make decisions and manage resources.
Ridder’s modular systems grow with your business. Whether you operate a single poly greenhouse or a high-tech glass facility, our technologies are designed to scale. They adapt to your crop strategy and integrate seamlessly with other systems, keeping your operation ready for the challenges of tomorrow.
Global Support, Local Understanding
Horticulture is a global industry, but every region has unique conditions and challenges. With Ridder’s worldwide presence and strong dealer network, growers benefit from global expertise combined with local service and understanding.
From the Netherlands to North America, Asia, and beyond, our teams and partners support growers with installation, training, and ongoing service. Decades of international experience ensure that we can adapt our solutions to diverse climates, cultural practices, and market needs.
Helping Growers Do More with Less
Efficiency is essential for sustainable growth. Ridder helps growers produce more with fewer inputs—saving energy, conserving water, optimizing labor, and reducing costs.
- Climate: Maintain the best possible conditions to maximize yields.
- Energy: Minimize consumption through smart climate screens and automation.
- Water: Apply precise irrigation and fertigation for healthy crops and resource efficiency.
- Labor: Streamline workforce management to improve productivity and control costs.
- Data & AI: Turn greenhouse information into actionable insights for better decisions.
- Process Automation: Integrate climate, irrigation, and energy processes for efficiency and consistency.
A Complete Portfolio of Smart Technologies
Ridder’s portfolio covers every essential aspect of modern greenhouse operations:
- Drive Systems: Automate vents, screens, and other moving parts for accurate climate control and reliable daily operations.
- Climate Screens: Regulate temperature, light, and humidity while saving energy and improving crop quality.
- Labor Management: Simplify planning, registration, and analysis to improve productivity and reduce costs.
- Water Treatment: Deliver clean, balanced irrigation water for healthier crops and compliance with environmental standards.
- Robotics: Automate repetitive tasks like harvesting and transport, reducing dependency on labor and ensuring consistency.
Together, these technologies create an ecosystem that helps growers control every process in their greenhouse with confidence.
Innovation Powered by Collaboration
At Ridder, we know no grower succeeds alone. That is why we place collaboration at the heart of everything we do. By working closely with growers, installers, research institutes, and technology partners, we continuously develop new innovations that solve real challenges.
Our mission is to provide open and connected solutions that empower growers to integrate different systems, share knowledge, and scale their operations sustainably. This approach ensures that investments in technology deliver long-term value, while maintaining flexibility for the future.
Towards a Sustainable Future for Horticulture
The challenges facing growers—climate change, rising energy costs, water scarcity, and labor shortages—are not going away. But they can be met with smart, controlled environments that make food and flower production more resilient, efficient, and profitable.
Ridder is committed to supporting this transition. With our technologies, growers can improve efficiency, reduce their environmental footprint, and increase yields—all while building a future-proof business.
Growing Together
We believe the future of horticulture depends on collective action. Together with growers worldwide, Ridder is shaping a resilient sector that can sustainably feed and delight people across the globe.
From automation to climate control, from labor management to robotics, our solutions are designed to empower every grower’s unique journey. By combining innovation with collaboration, we create opportunities for growth today and for generations to come.
Together, we connect for growth—building a sustainable, efficient, and scalable horticultural future.
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