Premier Tech enters a new industry and launches Premier Tech Controlled Culture

Premier Tech enters a new industry and launches Premier Tech Controlled Culture

Supported by asset-based strategic acquisitions from Inno-3B and Artechno, Premier Tech enters the controlled environment agriculture market and the high-growth vertical farming industry.

Premier Tech announced today the launch of its Business Group Premier Tech Controlled Culture, bringing together the full scope of the company’s technology portfolio and expertise to help redefine the controlled environment agriculture (CEA) industry.

The entry into this new industry is supported by two asset-based acquisitions: Inno-3B, a Canada-based manufacturer of automated, modular vertical farming systems, and Artechno, from the Netherlands, also a supplier of vertical farming solutions, water filtration and disinfection systems as well as irrigation systems.

Together, these acquisitions position Premier Tech to deliver integrated, end-to-end automated solutions for growers and producers looking to deploy vertical farming solutions. They also enable Premier Tech Controlled Culture to support projects around the world with a product portfolio meeting both North American as well as European standards.

— Together, these acquisitions position Premier Tech to deliver integrated, end-to-end automated solutions for growers and producers looking to deploy vertical farming solutions. —

“Vertical farming or totally controlled environment agriculture represents one of the most significant opportunities to address the environmental pressure and challenges the global food supply chain is facing,” said Jean Bélanger, president and chief executive officer of Premier Tech.

“Climate change, growing populations, and the need for more local, resilient food supply chains are driving demand for innovative solutions. Premier Tech Controlled Culture brings together our full range of competencies, knowledge base and assets to deliver solutions in ways few other industry players can.”

“Premier Tech Controlled Culture brings together our full range of competencies, knowledge base and assets to deliver solutions in ways few other industry players can.” — Jean Bélanger, president and chief executive officer of Premier Tech

“Premier Tech’s strengths and long-term vision make them the right partner to drive innovation and value in controlled environment agriculture. We look forward to collaborating all together to accelerate what we’ve built over the years,” said Martin Brault, cofounder of Inno-3B.

“We are pleased to join the Premier Tech ecosystem and contribute to building a stronger future for this industry,” said Art van Rijn, founder of Artechno.

Premier Tech Controlled Culture will leverage and connect the company’s existing business verticals and its own portfolio of technologies and products to deliver value to its clients. “This is about delivering complete, integrated solutions that help our clients grow better,” said Eric Diamond, leader of Premier Tech Controlled Culture.

“By combining these proven technologies with Premier Tech’s global strengths in horticulture, automation, wastewater management, biological and digital solutions, we are uniquely positioned to serve the CEA market at scale and accelerate innovation across the industry with sustainable production methods using less water, chemical fertilizers and pesticides.”

“We are uniquely positioned to serve the CEA market at scale and accelerate innovation across the industry with sustainable production methods using less water, chemical fertilizers and pesticides.” — Eric Diamond, leader of Premier Tech Controlled Culture