Proprietor Wim Peters is the third generation of the Peters family to grow tomatoes, and he has overcome a disaster that literally wiped his business off the face of the earth. In 2016, a massive hailstorm completely destroyed all 16 hectares of his greenhouses on two sites in just a few short minutes.
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Wim Peters Kwekerijen
Someren, The Netherlands
Consistent quality, great taste. What more could you want?
Customer challenge
After looking at several different options, Peters decided to build completely new greenhouses equipped with the most advanced technologies. Although family-run businesses often have strong traditions, Peters manages to combine a respect for experience gained in the past with a keen eye for present-day possibilities and opportunities. That was why he decided to install LED lighting in the first place as a cost-effective way to produce fresh, high quality tomatoes in the winter months.
The right lighting
In October 2017, Peters completed construction of two ultra-modern new greenhouses to replace those destroyed, and an additional greenhouse to expand operations. The new greenhouses are two metres taller, reaching seven metres in total. They are equipped with a sophisticated water purification system as well as a vertical ventilation system, allowing better climate control and CO2 distribution and uptake.
Peters chose to double the LED lighting area to about 11 hectares with a new hybrid lighting installation that combines Philips GreenPower LED interlighting High Output with HPS toplighting.
Philips GreenPower LED interlighting
Philips lighting module is a bi-directional lighting module for interlighting in between tall plants e.g. tomatoes.
Healthier plants mean higher production and better quality
Facts
Segment
Vegetables
Crop
Plum, medium and cherry tomatoes on the vine
Location
Someren, The Netherlands
Solution
Philips GreenPower LED interlighting
Results
Year-round production of more consistent, high quality tomatoes, higher yields and lower energy costs
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