Turnkey horticulture technology: growing systems, climate chambers, irrigation, automation and software for greenhouses and indoor farms
Bosman Van Zaal B.V.
Aalsmeer (HQ)New on Amplifa
About Bosman Van Zaal
Bosman Van Zaal B.V., based in Aalsmeer (Netherlands), develops and builds integrated horticultural technology for greenhouses, indoor farms and research facilities. The company combines growing and cultivation systems, climate control and HVAC, irrigation and nutrient dosing systems, greenhouse construction, automation and robotics, as well as software and data management (Insight, CEA control) into turnkey projects. The value chain ranges from design through implementation to service and upgrades with 24/7 support. Materials used include steel, aluminium and wood. Customers include vegetable and ornamental plant growers, propagation businesses, research institutions and pharmaceutical/cannabis producers; reference projects include the REWE rooftop farm in Berlin, climate chambers for Growery B.V. and a six-hectare expansion for Butterfly Orchids. Founded in 1921, the company employs around 300 staff, mostly engineers, programmers and technicians, and delivers worldwide.
- Site
- DG Aalsmeer
- Processes
- Design and construction of greenhouse technology and climate chambers (turnkey horticulture, Climate, irrigation and nutrient dosing systems (Injection Unit, SERCOM control), Automation and robotics (tray transport, sorting, trailer loader up to 5000 potted plants/h)., HVAC design and dehumidification for indoor farming, Software and data management (Insight, CEA control), Growing and cultivation systems, Climate control/HVAC, Irrigation systems
- Materials
- Steel, Aluminium, Wood
- Certificates
- ISO 9001, HortiQ (BRL 8000), BRL 6000-25, VCA**, EN 1090
- Founded
- 1921
- Employees
- 300
- Industries
- Vertical Farming, Breeding & Plant Based R&D, Soft Fruit Growing, Propagation & Forestry, Ornamental Growing, Vegetable Growing
- 01
Consulting and project design (crop, location, objectives)
- 02
Engineering: growing systems, climate/HVAC, irrigation
- 03
Manufacturing and greenhouse construction
- 04
Automation, robotics and software integration
- 05
Turnkey implementation
- 06
Service, upgrades and spare parts (24/7)
Materials & Processes
Steel
Load-bearing structures for greenhouses and cultivation systems.
Aluminium
Lightweight structural elements for greenhouse and growing systems.
Wood
Historic construction material of the first greenhouse structures from 1921 onwards.
Locations
Aalsmeer
NLHeadquarters with engineering, manufacturing and service
- Materials
- Steel, aluminium, wood
- Growing and cultivation systems
- Climate and HVAC systems
- Irrigation and nutrient dosing systems (Injection Unit, SERCOM)
- Automation and robotics systems (including Crea-Tech Trailer Loader Gantry up to 5000 potted plants/h)
- Software/Insight data management
Components & Systems
Inside the production
Industries
Processes & technical limits
| Processes | Tolerance | Max. part | Weight | Lot size | Materials |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Design and construction of greenhouse technology and climate chambers (turnkey horticultureEngineering | – | – | – | – | – |
| Climate, irrigation and nutrient dosing systems (Injection Unit, SERCOM control)Engineering | – | – | – | – | – |
| Automation and robotics (tray transport, sorting, trailer loader up to 5000 potted plants/h).Assembly | – | – | – | – | – |
| HVAC design and dehumidification for indoor farmingEngineering | – | – | – | – | – |
| Software and data management (Insight, CEA control)Engineering | – | – | – | – | – |
1 Anlagen & Maschinen
| Machine | Manufacturer / model | Quantity | Working area | Year built | Site |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Trailer Loader Gantry (potted plant loading system) | Crea-Tech | – | 12, 17 and 21 cm pots, up to 5000 plants/h | – | The Plant Company |
Additional services
Reference customers
Quality & Certificates
Quality is ensured by certified management systems, including HortiQ (BRL 8000), ISO 9001, BRL 6000-25, VCA** and EN 1090.
| Evidence | Aalsmeer |
|---|---|
| ISO 9001 | |
| HortiQ (BRL 8000) | |
| BRL 6000-25 | |
| VCA** | |
| EN 1090 |
History
- 1921
Founding of Bosman Greenhouses in Aalsmeer; greenhouse structures made of wood, steel and aluminium.
- 1968
Frans van Zaal founds a heating/cooling installation company in a neighbouring town; a close partnership with Bosman develops.
- 1988
Expansion to include water and electrical installations.
- 2014
Entry into robotics; Bosman and Van Zaal come under one owner.
- 2018
Move to the new headquarters in Aalsmeer.
- 2021
Launch of a software startup.