Jan 22, 2018
PlantTape Hires New Engineering VP

PlantTape has hired Lance Portman to be the company’s new vice president of engineering.  He joins the growing company at a pivotal time and will support the rapidly growing global demand for the automated transplanting technology.

“We are very excited to welcome Lance to our PlantTape team and to have his guidance to further develop our revolutionary PlantTape system,” stated Brian Antle, president of PlantTape, USA.  “His proven track record of taking out of the box ideas and bringing them to commercialization is well documented and we look forward to furthering our business with Lance as a key player on our team.”

“He brings an international perspective to business models at a time when global demand is increasing rapidly and his leadership will allow him to work with our two factories is the U.S and Spain to meet these growing needs,” said Antle.

PlantTape is an automated transplanting system that is ideal for growers aiming for increased efficiency and productivity.

For more information on the company, please visit www.planttape.com.




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