Our vision is becoming a connected smart solutions provider. It’s our goal for the future that guides us every day to achieve our mission.

Our values

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Connect

We connect by showing
genuine interest in one another,
listening attentively and being
open to others’ perspectives.

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Stronger together

By combining our knowledge  we become stronger together. This collaboration allows us to work together on innovative and integrated solutions.

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Going the Extra Mile

We go the extra mile by not only doing what we say, but by also being solution-oriented and proactively seeking ways to make a difference and grow together.

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70 +

Years of innovation in horticulture.

100 +

Countries we operate in.

1 M

Daily worldwide
operational Ridder solutions.

1000 +

Growers work with
our products.

8

Offices worldwide.

350

Employees of different experiences.
See our open positions.

Key milestones in our story

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1967
2011
2015
2021
Today

Founded as a family business

In 1953, founder Frans Nugteren connected a trench digger to a tractor, speeding up the digging process. This success became the foundation of our focus on collaboration, entrepreneurship, and innovation.

Founded as a family business

Ridder Drive Systems: In the 1960s, we created a strong, smart way to open greenhouse windows. Today, over 1,000,000 systems are used worldwide.

Founded as a family business

In 2011, HortiMaX joined Ridder,adding Water Treatment Systems, Climate Computers, and Labour Management Systems to our portfolio and boosting our  international growth.

Founded as a family business

Ridder founded Climate Screens to capitalize on the opportunity to deliver locally produced, innovative screening solutions for light and energy management.

Founded as a family business

Ridder is investing in cutting-edge technologies to shape the future of the industry, with a strong focus on robotics and digitalization. As part of this commitment, Ridder partners with the start-up MetoMotion, which developed GRoW—the first harvesting robot capable of picking, analyzing, and boxing tomatoes.

Founded as a family business

Today, Ridder has grown into a global player in the field of smart greenhouse technology.

Our leadership team

Pascal Piepers CEO
Roeland Coopman CCO
Marleen van der Werff CFO
Brigitte Nugteren Operations Director
Sander Baraké Product Director Climate, Water & Labor Solutions
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