Bloem and Helle-Tech announce groundbreaking partnership to revolutionize greenhouse lighting in Finland

LONDON – 07.08.2024– Helle-Tech Oy and Bloemteknik™ (t/a Bloem) announce a collaboration to introduce modular, customizable LED luminaires specifically designed for growing tall vines and leafy greens. Utilizing patent-pending technology, the Balance Platform enables growers to increase PPFD on the vertical side of grape vines by up to 36% without increasing energy consumption.

“Growers and scientists agree that as a rule of thumb, a 1% increase in PPFD results in a 1% increase in yield,” commented James Fleet, co-founder of Bloem. “Today’s announcement gives greenhouse growers the opportunity to increase productivity while optimizing operating costs.”

“By combining Helle-Tech’s expertise and experience with Bloem’s innovative technology, the partnership aims to redefine industry standards,” added Timo Helle, Managing Director of Helle-Tech. “This strategic alliance underscores the commitment to sustainability and technological advancement and offers farmers a competitive advantage in the evolving landscape of controlled environment agriculture.”

The advantages

Improved PPFD and improved uniformity

Patent pending adjustable light generators that increase PPFD on the vertical surface of your vines by up to 36% and improve leaf green uniformity by up to 32% compared to the manufacturer’s standard optics.

Reduced investment costs

The patent-pending adjustable light units allow fewer fixtures to be used compared to standard manufacturers, resulting in lower capital expenditure.

Modular design
Modular configuration allows every aspect of the solution to be customized to suit the grower’s individual needs or preferences. Interchangeable modules allow growers to future-proof their investment by changing spectra and/or upgrading to the latest LED chip efficiencies without having to replace the fixture.

To see the Balance Platform devices that Helle-Tech distributes to the Finnish market, please visit Helle-Tech’s booth U87 at the upcoming Lepaa fair (15-17 August, Finland).
For more information about the partnership between Bloemteknik and Helle-Tech and the adjustable light engine technology, visit bloemteknik.com. Also watch the video about the Balance Platform.

About Bloem
Bloem designs, manufactures and implements high-quality, customized, modular lighting solutions for vertical farms and greenhouses. All solutions are customized together to maximize growers’ productivity and optimize their operating costs. For more information, visit www.bloemteknik.com.

About Helle-Tech
Helle-Tech offers high-quality, sustainable greenhouse technology solutions to meet the needs of greenhouse growers. Modern greenhouse technology solutions optimize crop production and lay the foundation for energy-efficient operations. For more information, visit www.helle-tech.fi

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