AdeptAg announces strategic partnership with FGM Moving Gutter Systems

AdeptAg announced a strategic partnership with FGM, a Danish company known for its Moving Gutter Systems.

The system, which allows CEA growers to optimize space and enhance plant growth, is designed for crops such as lettuce, herbs, vegetables and other leafy greens.

Through the partnership, AdeptAg will serve as the exclusive North American distributor for FGM’s grow systems and various FGM-manufactured horticultural equipment. AdeptAg’s family of companies — Agrinomix, Zwart Irrigation and Plantech Controls — will contribute to these projects.

"North American leafy green, vegetabl, and herb producers face the challenge of finding reliable growing systems that keep them competitive in the market for years to come," said AdeptAg CEO David Stienes. "We know our partnership with FGM’s Moving Gutter Systems will enable us to provide the most comprehensive solution on the market, along with the ability to maintain and service that technology throughout its lifecycle — a service that no other provider can truly match today.

"If a grower purchases an FGM system from AdeptAg, they can trust that we will be there on-site when service is required," Stienes added.

MGS allows for dynamic spacing adjustments throughout the growing cycle. The system's modular designs can also be customized to meet companies' unique demands for crops, greenhouse layout and production goals.

The system utilizes flow-compensated systems to deliver precise amounts of fertigated water to gutters. The water is collected and treated, allowing for more effective water management with lower flow rates and volumes — using up to 90% less water than open-field crops, with no runoff into the environment.

"A more formal cooperation was the logical next step after many successful years of collaboration with AdeptAg on various projects in North America. We know this partnership will provide growers with the best of both worlds — advanced technologies and exceptional North American service," said Jeff Warschauer, FGM’s director of business development and key account sales. "AdeptAg’s comprehensive offerings include irrigation systems, water treatment, seeding, propagation, transplanting, harvesting equipment, UL/CSA electrical designs and installations, as well as controls for semi- and fully automated solutions. After 40 years in the greenhouse industry, I trust that AdeptAg will continue to deliver the highest level of customer service that so many North American growers have come to expect."

For sales inquiries, contact Kevin Prol, director of product management — sales for AdeptAg, at  kprol@adeptag.com or Jeff Warschauer, director of business development — key account sales at FGM, at jeffw@fgmusa.net.