Despite the ongoing economic turbulence in global markets, WPS has successfully secured two significant contracts within the past two weeks, demonstrating its resilience and adaptability in the face of economic challenges.
Spring Meadow Invests in Automated Delivery System
WPS has achieved a groundbreaking milestone by securing the first-ever automated delivery system for ornamental crops in the North American horticulture market. This marks a significant expansion for WPS beyond just logistics solutions in North America. The automated delivery system, which sorts plants and transports selected orders to packing stations instead of relying on manual labor, will be installed at Spring Meadow Nursery in Michigan.
This move highlights the strong demand for advanced automation solutions across the Atlantic to address labor challenges and represents a step towards hands-free plant production. Additionally, the system will be utilized for e-commerce purposes, opening up a new area for WPS automation. The custom-designed delivery system is expected to enhance labor productivity and efficiency by optimizing plant transport and delivery, addressing key challenges in North America’s rapidly growing greenhouse sector.
Spring Meadow Nursery in Michigan
Conré Oostrom, CEO of WPS, emphasized the significance of this project: “This project is more than a contract—it’s a further step for this market into optimizing productivity and efficiency beyond just internal logistics. The Michigan installation marks a significant step toward supporting growers in North America with the next level of smarter, scalable automation.”
Wageningen University & Research Automates Its Research Activities
In the same two-week period, WPS secured another prestigious project from the Bom Group. This time, it involves delivering a state-of-the-art Gantry system equipped with a robotic arm to Wageningen University & Research (WUR), one of the world’s top agricultural universities. This Gantry system, which can also be adapted for other plant research goals and even for use among growers, will enable WUR researchers to conduct advanced, automated crop trials with unparalleled precision and consistency in shorter timeframes.
Gantry with robotic arm for WUR
Oostrom expressed pride in this collaboration: “We are proud that Wageningen University, a global player in agricultural science, has chosen WPS to help power their research. Their trust in our technology validates our commitment to quality, adaptability, and future-focused design.”
The new WUR building
As WPS moves forward with the execution of these projects, the company remains dedicated to supporting growers and researchers worldwide in cultivating smarter and more efficient futures.
