Helle-Tech Oy and Bloemteknik™ (t/a Bloem) have announced a collaborative venture to introduce modular adjustable LED fixtures designed specifically for high wire and leafy green growers. Leveraging patent pending technology, the Balance Platform enables growers to increase PPFD on the vertical face of vine growing crops by up to 36%, without increasing energy consumption.
“Growers & academics agree that as a rule of thumb, a 1% increment in PPFD results in a 1% increase in yield,” commented James Fleet, Co-Founder of Bloem. “This announcement provides greenhouse growers with the tools to increase productivity whilst optimising cost-of-ownership.”
“By combining Helle-Tech’s expertise and experience together with Bloem’s innovative engineering, the partnership aims to redefine industry standards,” added Timo Helle, Managing Director of Helle-Tech. “This strategic alliance underscores a commitment to sustainability and technological advancement, offering growers a competitive edge in the evolving landscape of controlled environment agriculture.”