greenhouse technology

VB Group Jogchem van der Houtweg 4 2678 AG De Lier P.O. Box 41 2678 ZG De Lier Netherlands corporate brochure | VBThe Group

t. +31 174 52 22 22 f. +31 174 51 04 54 e. info@vb-group.nl w. www.vb-group.nl

profile
construction climate heating cooling export people
For almost 50 years VB Group is known for being a versatile designer and reliable builder of complete greenhouses for horticultural use. Our goal is to contribute to a successful development of horticultural industries worldwide.
Company Profile
Our goal is to contribute to a successful development of horticultural industries worldwide. As a company situated in worlds largest center of greenhouse technology with more than 10.000 hectares of greenhouses, our company has access to innovative and advanced techniques evolving from the latest developments in The Netherlands. When you combine this technology with years of experience, you will find a partner that will lead you from the start of the design phase towards the completion of your greenhouse project. Our main objective is to deliver top quality greenhouses and systems that will contribute to profitable developments in the horticultural industry. This has led to the successful completion of projects of various sizes all over the world.

Our goal is to contribute to a successful development of horticultural industries worldwide

Our reputation for reliability and versatility have been based upon experience in the field displayed whilst building complete greenhouses, high grade heating systems, turn-key projects and specialist installations for all kinds of horticultural purposes. The world is our playing field and we do not limit ourselves to what is close to us.

corporate brochure | VB Group

2|3

construction
Each year VB Greenhouses is responsible for the design and completion of large surfaces of glass and poly-covered greenhouses all over the world. Dutch quality structures in any size!
Solid Constructions Crystal Clear
Our energy efficient greenhouses consist of hot dipped galvanized steel sub-structures with advanced aluminium roof and gable systems. A large variety of ventilation systems can be applied to improve natural ventilation in the growing environment. All steel and aluminum parts are calculated and approved according to the latest norms and directives of TNO, the Dutch Institute for Building and Construction Research. Our engineers compute a wide variety of load capacities for the greenhouse, such as snow, wind and vegetation loads. By using relevant data, all specifications of your future greenhouse are known in advance. A solid indication that the proposed concept will eventually lead into the ideal greenhouse environment. Through integration of the many functional areas of greenhouse construction VB Greenhouses is ready to become the ideal partner for your future greenhouse project. Success in this highly competitive field requires not just skill and experience, but also versatility.

Venlo Greenhouses Wide Span Greenhouses Cabriolet Greenhouses Packing/Distribution Buildings Office/Interior Works Cold Stores

Success in this highly competitive field requires not just skills and experience
VB Greenhouses maintains that it has a greenhouse for any area and any crop available in any size the clients wishes. Together we can build the perfect growing environment!

corporate brochure | VB Group

4|5

VB Climate specializes in the field of complete heating and cooling systems for horticultural use. Uniformity of crops and methods of growing depend greatly on the type of heating or cooling system applied.

Use Our Energy To Save Yours

VB Climate supplies and installs a large variety of heating and cooling systems and is always up to date with the latest developments and market trends. Our company has been involved in several of the closed greenhouse concepts already realized. From years of experience and research we are able to design a custom made heating or cooling installation for any covered growing area of any size. Our systems meet the most stringent requirements and foreign standards such as ASME and TUV. A greenhouse heating system functions as the climatic heart of your growing environment. Growing within a protected environment requires proper natural conditions for your crop In times where the use of natural resources are being monitored closely and the emission of flue gasses must be reduced, VB Climate can help you achieve the most efficient energy usage. Thats why we consider your greenhouse climate a hot issue! year-round. The lay-out of the heating system in combination with acceptable use of available energy-sources is of great importance to us.

Greenhouse Heating and Cooling Systems C  omplete Boiler and Heat Storage Installations CO2 Units and CO2 Dosing Systems Co-generation CHP Sub-soil Heat Storage Systems (Semi)closed Greenhouses Energy Clusters: Shared use of Energy Resources

The climatic heart of your growing environment.

climate

corporate brochure brochure | | VB corporate VB Group Group

6|7

complete
The horticultural industry is seeking new ways of growing. That is why VB Greenhouses is seeking new concepts of building complete greenhouses to achieve this.
New Ways Of Growing
Our commitment to you is to design the right growing environment regardless of outside conditions. Our company, being both reliable and versatile, has gained immense experience in the field of building complete greenhouses, highgrade heating and cooling systems and installations for any kind of horticultural use. VB Greenhouses has experience in acting as the main contractor, as well as experience in joined cooperation with other companies. Ever since its start VB Greenhouses has built up a prominent position abroad. Our company has been recognized by the Dutch Ministry of Agriculture as a certified exporting greenhouse Our product range will without any doubt prove that VB Greenhouses is indeed your ideal partner for modern horticultural glasshouses. builder. This certificate relates to the contents of quotations and contracts, agreements with suppliers, standards for packaging, purchase and dispatch of materials and data management. Together with our suppliers and partners we can assure you of providing the most updated level of greenhouses technology. In our National market we develop new structures and systems in close collaboration with innovative growers. VB Greenhouses can be your gateway to the Dutch horticultural industry, not only in the field of growing and technology, but also for insurance, finance and trade. Combine your requirements today with our technological and practical experience to design and build the greenhouse of tomorrow. Lets grow together!

Complete Greenhouse Constructions Heating and Cooling Installations Screening and Black-out Installations Internal Transport and Logistic Growing Systems W  ater-technical and Electro-technical Installations Shipping and Packing Areas Assimilation Lights Training and Project Management

Your ideal partner for modern horticultural greenhouses

corporate brochure | VB Group

8|9

people
Development of new systems and implementation of innovative techniques can not be realized without a group of motivated staff members. Every day they contribute to the future of Horticulture.
Driving Forces Behind Our Company
The competitive position of VB Group is being determined by the quality of our employees. Meeting the greenhouse technology challenge requires strong competencies. To create a project from sand to plant we trust on the people who form our company. Not only our own employees, but also the people working for our qualified suppliers and sub-contractors. Hundreds of motivated specialists, each unique in their own field and all with valuable experience to support us. Every day they are there to satisfy our customers. It is our vision to be among the companies that are the most knowledgeable about greenhouse technology and the most Not only the people within VB Group, but also the hundreds of employees behind our suppliers proficient at translating this knowledge into sustainable solutions that meet our customers needs. To that end, we need bright people in the company and we need to cooperate with other strong centres of knowledge within our industry. We believe that people are the engine that drives our companys success. and subcontractors are the driving forces behind our company. We seek opportunities to exchange relevant information with our partners to further improve our companys performance. Dutch Greenhouse technology driven by unique people!

We believe that people are the engine that drives our companys success

corporate brochure | VB Group

10 | 11