One year after German Blumen Colmorgen installed the AMI Penta fertilizer solution, the company has not only achieved significant time savings, but has also improved production quality. As the company grows, the fertilizer solution can be adapted to changing needs.
Blumen Colmorgen was founded in 1880 and has more than a hundred years of experience in the horticultural industry. The company produces houseplants and potted plants on an area of 5,000 m2. This requires an optimal fertilization solution.
“We have been working with DGT by Senmatic for fertilization and irrigation since 1979 because our production processes require the best products available on the market,” says Sven Colmorgen, CEO of Blumen Colmorgen.
Optimizing production with advanced and versatile fertilizers
The fertilizer mixer is an essential tool for any commercial nursery because it ensures the right pH value, the right nutrient concentration and the right conditions for each crop and variety, enabling the production of premium products. But to create optimal conditions for all plants, the fertilizer mixer needs to be controlled in detail because every variety is different and has different needs.
The AMI Penta fertilizer mixer from DGT by Senmatic is built and customized to suit the specific needs of each user. The system’s built-in software allows users to create up to 100 irrigation groups and 20 recipes. This provides flexibility in productions with changing crops and varieties.
– “The system is controlled via a touchscreen and can easily be operated remotely via a laptop or tablet,” says Mads Andersen, R&D Manager at Senmatic. He also says that the user-friendliness of the unit is one of the most important selling points.
According to Mads Andersen, AMI Penta is one of the most user-friendly and adaptable fertilizer mixers on the market.
“What makes our AMI Penta fertilizer mixer special is that it is versatile and can easily be adapted to changes in production.”
Mads Andersen R&D Manager at Senmatic
Less time spent and better quality
Ease of use and customization are the main reasons why Blumen Colmorgen chose AMI Penta as their fertilizer solution:
“It is crucial that we can modify and improve our methods and the quality of our products,” says Sven Colmorgen. He adds that it is surprisingly easy to program AMI Penta:
“Compared to the fertilizer solutions we have had in the past, we now spend less time on programming and handling. In the few cases where we have needed help, DGT by Senmatic employees have been quick and very competent. We find that problem solving is significantly easier with the online service.
In Sven Colmorgen’s experience, there are more benefits than just the time savings:
“We have increased our turnover by 5% as a result of the improved product quality and more precise dosing of the fertilizer,” he says.
Benefits of the AMI Penta Fertilizer Mixer
- Advanced production management and optimization
- Flexible setup of 100 irrigation groups
- Pre-programming of up to 20 recipes
- Multi-language software with an easy-to-use menu
- Modular system that can be designed according to your needs
A fertilizer mixer that can adapt to changing needs
As the horticultural industry evolves, so do the fertilization methods and greenhouse technologies used. Investing in the right equipment is crucial to ensure long-term benefits and competitiveness.
– Your fertilizer system must be able to grow with your business, Mads Andersen emphasizes.
Any upgrade of the system and technology is expensive, which is why AMI Penta’s unique modular format is a crucial factor, he says.
– This means that the system can be adapted to changes in production processes, new requirements or an increased level of ambition. It can be expanded with additional modules as needed – or adapted to new or different varieties. This is an extremely important feature of the AMI Penta fertilizer mixer because it simply enables you to increase and optimize production and make organizational changes in the future without having to invest in a new fertilizer system. AMI Penta can be customized to match the needs, explains Mads Andersen.
At Blumen Colmorgen, the ambition level is high.
– Our business is constantly growing, so we need solutions that can be changed and expanded as the company grows,” says Sven Colmorgen, and concludes:
– Based on our experience, nothing beats AMI Penta. Both production processes and quality have been improved. Once you start working with DGT by Senmatic, you keep working with DGT by Senmatic!
“For our customers to realize the full potential of their business, it’s important that we offer intelligent solutions that provide more than just short-term benefits. We want to grow with our customers’ businesses and continuously offer the best solutions on the market. The AMI Penta fertilizer mixer is one of these solutions.”
Mads Andersen R&D Manager at Senmatic
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