VEK
VEK is an international consultancy group in horticulture for more than 50 years. Our focus is on design and realisation of innovative cultivation projects (both glasshouse and vertical farms). VEK stands for professional and practical advice to both growers and companies in plant breeding and crop research. We also serve investors and new players in the field of Controlled Environment Agriculture (CEA).
VEK projects
- UAE
- 11 HA
Growing tomatoes in the desert of United Arab Emirates
Design, tendering and procurement services for an 11 hectare high-tech tomato glasshouse with cooling & dehumidification system to be able to grow in the harsh climate of United Arab Emirates.
- USA
Cotton Research and Development Facility: trait selection and seed breeding
Client’s local team already prepared a concept together with a local architect. VEK improved the project regarding logistics, labour conditions, energy saving, footprint and capital investment.
- NL
New greenfield glasshouse project for pioneering Dutch growers
VEK assisted the Duijvestijn Brothers with their latest project to setup a brand new 10 hectare glasshouse project, equipped with LED, double screens, dehumidification systems and heated by geothermal energy.