Bridging the gap from farming to today's automation methods

Added on 24 March 2022

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Bridging the gap from farming to today's automation methods

The key to growth in the Indoor Agriculture industry is to compete with traditional farming. That requires maximizing yields efficiently and reducing waste. We see the potential of being able to automate from seed to harvest to packaging to grocer.

Tell us about yourself and PolyFlex Products.

PolyFlex Products is a manufacturing company that focuses on the design, engineering and manufacturing of plastic products for industry.

How does PolyFlex fit into the Agriculture industry?

PolyFlex is the link that brings the new ideas of indoor agriculture to reality. Our customers are experts in growing but not necessarily experts in how to get a product produced that will satisfy their goals. We are that resource.

What problems can PolyFlex solve for growers?

PolyFlex has a long history within manufacturing sectors that helps our customers through each stage of their process. From material handling, to shipping, to integrating automation, PolyFlex can help. The reality is that the indoor agricultural industry is evolving into manufacturing. In any manufacturing environment it must be cost effective and efficient. We want to help bridge the gap from farming to today's highly efficient manufacturing methods. One other key concern we see in this industry is retail packaging. There is a strong push to remove single use packaging. We believe that there is a solution to go from harvest to the grocery or consumer using a returnable pack and significantly reduce costs and waste.

What expertise and technology from other industries transfers into the agriculture industry?

Everything we do can be adopted to the AG Industry. Robotics, automation, ergonomics, recycling, product handling, environmentally friendly materials, returnable packaging, plastic replacement for metals. The list can go on.