"With 80 years of experience, KUBO lays the foundation for the future of greenhouse technologies," says Ricardo van Zoomeren, Project Manager at KUBO. Ricardo was responsible for coordinating and guiding the various disciplines during this Frövi project.

As global leader in sustainable greenhouse solutions, KUBO’s commitment to quality and innovation is evident in every project they execute. Their focus on high-tech and innovative engineering makes them an ideal partner for Royal Brinkman on projects like Frövi in Sweden. Ricardo adds: “At the Frövi project in Sweden, our collaboration with Royal Brinkman underscored that a mutual commitment to sustainability, innovation and quality is the key to success.”

The Frövi Greenery in Sweden showcases sustainable innovation using residual heat from a nearby paper factory and water from a nearby lake.  Utilizing these waste streams significantly contributed to achieving the project's sustainability goals. Royal Brinkman and KUBO worked together to integrate efficient climate control systems and technical solutions.

The Frövi Greenery now produces 8,000 tons of tomatoes per year and is expanding with an additional 10 hectares.

"The collaboration between Royal Brinkman and KUBO is built on trust, expertise, and a shared commitment to quality," says Roy Wubben, Technica Project Manager at Royal Brinkman. Ricardo van Zoomeren, Project Manager at KUBO, adds, "Partnering with Royal Brinkman ensured that we remained aligned with our customers' expectations and facilitated the smooth execution of the project. Despite challenging ground conditions and a demanding schedule, we successfully kept the project on track. With an open mind, together with Royal Brinkman and our Swedish partners, we found common ground and identified solutions that best fit the project, delivering a successful outcome."

The Frövi project didn't come without its challenges, especially due to the rocky ground conditions that required constant adjustments. "Royal Brinkman was always quick to adapt and find solutions," says Ricardo van Zoomeren. The teams worked closely from the start, ensuring smooth coordination in planning and engineering.

Despite tight deadlines and challenging conditions, the project was completed on time and met the client's expectations. Ricardo explains: "The quality of work and the commitment from Royal Brinkman ensured that we met the client’s expectations, even with the pressure of a demanding project." The success of Frövi highlights the strong collaboration between Royal Brinkman and KUBO, setting the stage for future projects.

"The Frövi Greenery is a great example of what’s possible when two trusted partners work together," says Roy Wubben: "Our shared commitment to quality and innovation really made this project a success." Ricardo van Zoomeren, Project Manager at KUBO, adds: "By staying aligned and focused, we were able to overcome challenges and deliver a top-quality project for our client." The Frövi project underscores the power of collaboration between Royal Brinkman and KUBO, paving the way for future advanced greenhouse projects. Ricardo concludes: "Working together with Royal Brinkman on Frövi was a perfect example of how strong partnerships lead to great results." 

Water technology
Our advanced water management system filters the water from the lake through reverse osmosis. The automatic flushing system always keeps fresh water and nutrients available to the plants.

Electrical engineering 
We designed and installed an efficient electrical layout with 18 control panels, managing heating, ventilation and lighting systems. The heating system uses excess heat from the nearby paper factory.

Climate control
We installed Hoogendoorn's advanced IIVO system, controlling everything from temperature to humidity. The system can be managed remotely for optimal growing conditions.