US (CO): Growlink announces strategic partnership with Modular Farms

Growlink, a Denver-based technology company, has formed a strategic partnership with Brampton, Ontario-based Modular Farms, to integrate its cloud-based grow controllers into their modular farm systems.

“We’re excited for this partnership with Modular Farms,” said Ted Tanner, CEO of Growlink. “Modular Farms has the potential to lengthen growing seasons, reduce local food insecurity, and stabilize a farmer’s income stream. We share their goals of bringing smart, fresh, local food to communities worldwide.”

Modular Farms began selling its farm systems in November 2016. Instead of repurposing shipping containers, Modular Farm Systems are built from the ground up from composite, rust-resistant panels and are larger than traditional shipping containers at 40’ x 10’ x 10’. The larger size allows for better spacing between plans and lights and greater airflow. Every unit comes with two intensive days of training and 24/7 support.

After initially building the container farms using other control systems, Modular Farms soon realized they would not fit the needs of their customers. “We were disappointed by the performance and limited functionality of other systems,” said Eric Amyot, CEO of Modular Farms. “We needed a new solution.” After reviewing all of the options available, Modular Farms selected Growlink to be its technology partner. The Growlink modular platform uses a variety of sensors and switching modules to monitor and control the environment and nutrient system, which growers can access from their smartphones using the Modular Farms App.

The App, available in the Apple App store and Google Play, connects to the Growlink Grow Controllers and allows users to monitor sensor data in real time, view real-time video, and control any connected devices. Users can set up rules including sensor triggers, timers, and schedules to automate the grow process.

“We wanted a strong technology partner that would meet our needs for a reliable, easy-to-use farm, and Growlink provides that,” said Amyot. “Our Modular Farms Systems ship with the Growlink technology fully installed, customized for our customers’ planting needs.”

For more information:
www.growlink.com
www.modularfarms.co