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Connect for growth

Ridder has been a pioneer of innovation in greenhouse and farming technologies since 1953. Today, we offer a wide range of essential systems and solutions.

About Ridder

Working together for sustainable growth.
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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.

We’re making an impact worldwide.
70+

Years of innovation in horticulture.

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Countries we operate in.

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Growers work with our products.

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Employees of different experiences.

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Key milestones in our story

1953

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.

1967

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.

2011

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

2015

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

2021

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.

Today

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

1953

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.

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1967

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.

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2011

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

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2015

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

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2021

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.

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Today

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

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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

Work at Ridder

Shape the future of agri- and horticulture.

Ridder has been pioneering innovation of greenhouse technology since 1953. Today, we provide a broad range of essential greenhouse solutions.

Let's grow together
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