Ridder wins Dutch Interactive Award for mobile app of Hortimax Pro climate computer

Ridder has been awarded a Dutch Interactive Award in the Service category for its new and groundbreaking mobile app of the climate and process control platform, Ridder Hortimax Pro. The award was presented on Thursday, June 5, during the prestigious Dutch Interactive Awards 2025 in Amsterdam.

This recognition celebrates Hortimax Pro as a best-in-class digital service environment.
It seamlessly integrates advanced greenhouse automation with an intuitive, cloud-based interface. This enables growers to take full control of their operations, anytime and anywhere.

Developed together with growers and UX partner Humanoids, The Ridder Hortimax Pro app is the most advanced climate control app for modern greenhouses. The Ridder Hortimax Pro climate computer brings smart control and clear insights direct to growers’ phone with the app or computer with personalized dashboards. With an open and flexible platform, it easily connects with other systems. The dashboard gives real-time data and practical advice to improve greenhouse performance. Thanks to AI and smart sensors, Hortimax Pro turns thousands of data points into smart actions.

“Hortimax Pro is more than a climate computer, it’s a powerful control center built with and for growers for the future of autonomous greenhouse growing,” said Sander Baraké, Product Director Climate, Water & Labor Solutions at Ridder. “Together with Humanoids, we created a mobile app that gives connected control to growers, always and everywhere.”

With features like real-time monitoring, remote control and alarm-notifications, the Ridder Hortimax Pro app allows growers to be in control on every aspect of their greenhouse, from climate and irrigation to energy, all from their mobile device.

By actively innovating, Ridder continuously seeks sustainable solutions to the challenges our sector faces: water, climate, labor, and energy. This award marks a major milestone in Ridder’s mission to continue to deliver innovative, accessible technology that supports a more sustainable and efficient future for horticulture.

Explore Ridder Hortimax Pro at ridder.com/hortimax-pro

About Ridder
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. Our mission is, working together for sustainable growth.

About Humanoids
Humanoids is a forward-thinking UX and development agency focused on creating intuitive, future-proof digital products. Their work bridges the gap between advanced technology and real-world user needs.

For more information about the Dutch Interactive Awards and a full list of winners, visit dutchinteractiveawards.nl.