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Oct 28, 2024
Sollum Technologies partners with Roelands Plant Farms

Sollum Technologies has announced a partnership with Roelands Plant Farms to retrofit its high-pressure sodium (HPS) fixtures with advanced dynamic LED grow lights. This collaboration aims to enhance plant production through improved lighting technology.

Roelands Plant Farms, one of Ontario’s top three propagators, is known for its commitment to innovation in plant propagation. Edward Thoren, head grower at Roelands, stated, “Choosing Sollum’s state-of-the-art solution was a strategic decision driven by its crop steering and unlimited multi-zoning capabilities, which is crucial for our propagation needs.” He emphasized that Sollum’s programmable solution allows for tailored growing conditions.

Roelands Plant Farms

Nick Occhionero, senior sales director at Sollum Technologies, expressed enthusiasm for the partnership, highlighting their shared commitment to advanced agricultural technologies. “Our team looks forward to supporting the Roelands team in managing Sollum’s flexible and precise light management, from planning to harvesting,” Occhionero said.

Founded in 2015 and headquartered in Montréal, Sollum Technologies specializes in dynamic LED lighting solutions designed for greenhouses and other closed environments.