Equinox Growers operates a state-of-the-art greenhouse producing high-quality leafy greens year-round in Louisa, Virginia.Harvested greens are packaged for Taylor Farm’s Earthbound Farms brand.
Philips toplighting force powers lettuce production in fully-automated greenhouse
Louisa, Virginia, USA
“We wanted a partner that offers the highest quality products and strong support… and who would be here today, tomorrow, and in the future.”
- John McMahon, CEO, Equinox Growers
Customer challenge
In 2023, Equinox Growers set out to build a fully-automated greenhouse. To ensure consistent quality and predictable year-round production, they needed a reliable, high-output lighting solution from an established and stable supplier that could support long-term operations and future growth.
The lighting solution
Equinox Growers selected Philips LED toplighting force to deliver uniform, high-intensity light across their fully automated greenhouse. The solution provides energy-efficient performance, consistent light distribution, and the reliability needed to support large-scale leafy greens production, while aligning with the grower’s long-term operational strategy.
Philips GreenPower toplighting force
Philips GreenPower LED toplighting opens up new opportunities for greenhouse growers to drive growth of bedding plants, perennial plants, potted plants as well as high-wire tomatoes, cucumbers and peppers, and leafy greens, lettuces and herbs. An energy-efficient supplemental grow light solution for commercial greenhouse growers.
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