Havatec BV
Havatec develops and produces high-tech machines for inspecting and processing flowers and flower bulbs. Our machines are equipped with technically advanced control units and camera systems for the automated inspection of various (natural) products. Havatec is established in Haarlemmermeer. Havatec is THE (international) supplier of sorting, bunching and handling machines for the cut flower industry. Havatec delivers turn-key cut flower projects based on low-, medium- and high-tech concepts. All these gradations in technology enable a reliable solution that generates returns for any company. Havatec specialises in mechanical solutions combined with software developed in-house.
Company details
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- Business Type:
- Manufacturer
- Industry Type:
- Horticulture
- Market Focus:
- Globally (various continents)
- Year Founded:
- 2000
About Us
Agricultural Machines
It was in the year 2000 that Havatec started with the development of machines for the mushroom sector. Not long after that Havatec developed an advanced machine for the grading and bunching of flower bulbs using X-ray techniques. As from 2003, Havatec has an extensive range of machines for automated grading and bunching of flowers, for packaging flowers in boxes. Since then over 400 machines were internationally installed at numerous leading flower companies. Havatec became the leading supplier for the flower sector, always ahead in technique but ever with the key values in mind that go along with mechanization in agriculture: ‘simple, reliable and affordable’.
That is what we call ‘HIGH-TEC SIMPLICITY’. In other words, making use of high performance techniques in combination with the simplicity of a machine that just needs to operate for 16 hours a day without malfunctioning.
X-ray grading camera specialization
Havatec has specialized herself in X-ray and camera grading techniques. Apart from the implementation of these techniques, Havatec has developed her own X-ray Line Scan Camera. Which makes Havatec ahead of the X-ray software development for the inspection of various products.
An example of an X-ray image on which image recognition was applied to:
Other than that, Havatec is specialized in optical and infrared camera technique.
Development of machines in co-operation with end-users
All machines that Havatec is currently manufacturing are developed in close co-operation with a group of potential end-users. These groups vary per project and consists of 1 to 30 parties and guarantees market potential. All parties participate and watching over our shoulders ensuring that the end-result is in sync with the requirements of the end-users.
Production and service
In 2008 we rearranged our engineering and production. Drafting production drawings, purchase of parts, montage, quality control and after sales and service are the various distinctive disciplines within Havatec and each carry their respective responsibilities. Closely work together in a joint co-operation existing of skilled craftsmen.
Perfect after care / after sales and service
We at Havatec have high standards when it comes to service and after sales. Our main goal is that our customer will have our machines up in production for at least 10 years and profit from their investment returns. We start an extensive co-operation direct after the purchase for the best client satisfaction. Havatec guarantees you a fast, flexible and decisive service department bringing machine downtime back to a bare minimum. Customer can decide to make service arrangements with us either on pay-per-hour base as with an all-inclusive service contract.
Hightech Simplicity
Havatec is the worldwide supplier of grading, bunching and handling machines for the cut flower industry. Havatec delivers turn-key cut flower projects based on low, mid and high tech concepts. These various levels of technique provide solutions for any flower company and yields high returns. Havatec has specialized herself in mechanical solutions combined with in-house software development. The methods of grading are x-ray based techniques, color cameras and infra-red rays. The necessary science is deep rooted within the Havatec personnel, providing the distinctive innovation urge Havatec has become known for. Some of the cutting flowers that are processed on the Havatec concepts are: Chrysanthemum, Sprayrose, Gerbera, Tulip, Alstroemeria, Carnation, Zantedeschia (Calla), Lily and many more.
We offer all kinds of solutions:
Sorting
The stems are sorted by length, thickness and flower height with optical, X-Ray or infra red camera's.
Bunching
Flowers are automatically bunched with a preset amount without any quality loss.
Bouquet making
A variety of Havatec machines enables the automatic bunching of mono or twisted bouquets.
Planting bulbs
Semi or automatic planting lines for bulbs in pots or trays.
Inserting
Semi automatic lines for inserting gerbera's in automatically folded boxes or cards.
Debulbing
Automatic debulbing of tulips resulting in maximum length without damaging the stem.
Fusarium detection
Selecting and removing bulbs with Fusarium at high speed with an X-Ray system.
Belt systems
Transport of various product and materials such as harvesting systems and waste disposal.