Certhon and DENSO announce expansion into North America

Added on 12 August 2024

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Certhon and DENSO announce expansion into North America

Jeffrey Landau

Poeldijk – Certhon, a global leader in horticultural engineering and technology, is excited to announce its expansion into North America (NA) in partnership with DENSO, a leading mobility supplier. This strategic expansion marks a significant milestone for both companies as they join forces to advance Controlled Environment Agriculture (CEA) in the region. The new NA headquarters will be located in Southfield, Michigan, in the Greater Detroit area. To lead this new venture, both companies welcome Jeffrey Landau as Director of Business Development, North America.

With over 8 years of extensive experience and proven track record in the CEA industry, Jeffrey brings invaluable expertise and a commitment to sustainable agriculture that aligns perfectly with Certhon's mission. "We are thrilled to expand our footprint into North America and collaborate with DENSO to introduce our innovative CEA solutions to this dynamic market," said Lotte van Rijn, CEO at Certhon. "With Jeffrey Landau joining the team, we are confident in our ability to drive growth and deliver sustainable farming solutions."

Jeffrey's extensive knowledge of the NA market and his strategic vision will be key to establishing and growing Certhon’s operations. The Southfield headquarters places us in a major industrial hub, fostering collaboration and innovation. "I am honoured to join Certhon and DENSO in this exciting expansion," said Jeffrey Landau. Jeffrey will be joining Richard van der Sande (COO) and Damion Schwarzkachel (Director of Sales, NA) in further expanding Certhon’s capabilities in the NA market.

Certhon and DENSO's expansion into NA highlights their commitment to leading agricultural technology and sustainability on a global scale. Together, Certhon and DENSO aim to enhance productivity, reduce environmental impact, and support the future of farming with their innovative solutions.

About Certhon

As a leading high-tech innovator with more than 125 years of experience in the horticulture business, Certhon enables its horticulture partners to grow anything, anywhere in the world, irrespective of the climate or the amount of daylight, having built projects in over 50 different countries. Certhon develops, produces, and creates tailor-made solutions, such as high-quality greenhouse projects, indoor farms and robotics. Thanks to our foresight and determined mindset, we have become the knowledge partner of choice for the most advanced, large-scale greenhouse projects in the world. By combining smart technology, agronomy and having all expertise under our own roof, we reach true and sustainable success.