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Jun 2024
Jun 2024
Powerplants and RTF Climate Announce Strategic Partnership for the APAC Region
Together, Powerplants and RTF Climate combine for over half a century of experience implementing innovative horticultural solutions.
Powerplants, a leader in innovative horticultural solutions and projects across Australia, New Zealand, and Southeast Asia, is excited to announce a strategic partnership with RTF Climate, a New Zealand-based specialist in climate control and water technology for the horticulture sector. This collaboration marks a significant milestone in our mission to enhance plant production and provide unparalleled service and support for growers throughout the Asia Pacific region.
Over the past three decades, Powerplants has played a pivotal role in enhancing the sustainable productivity of growers across the APAC Region. Through its major business units of Climate, Water, Control, Electrical and Automation Solutions. Richard Hectors at RTF Climate has built a horticultural technology company known for its commitment to service excellence and quality installations. Richard’s personal approach has established RTF Climate as a key partner to numerous major horticultural enterprises in New Zealand and Australia. Together, Powerplants and RTF Climate combine for over half a century of experience implementing innovative horticultural solutions.
This alliance leverages our collective expertise, innovative spirit, and extensive global networks including PB tec and the wider Atrium Agri Group. The partnership serves as the cornerstone for delivering comprehensive projects and tailor-made solutions to cater to the requirements of businesses, both large and small. It underscores our commitment to service, quality, support, and technological advancement in New Zealand and beyond.
“This collaboration between PPA and RTF will also allow the PB tec group as part of the Atrium Agri group to effectively advance our business development in the New Zealand” – Richard Schmit CEO of PB tec group.
Looking forward, Powerplants and RTF Climate are dedicated to broadening our support, service, and delivery across the APAC region. We are eager to continue our work with existing partners and customers, and we welcome new opportunities to further our impact in the region.
Article supplied by:
Alastair McLean
Commercial Director
PowerPlants
M 0405 761 045
T +61 3 8795 7750
W Powerplants Australia – Greenhouse Technology Equipment Supplier
E Alastair.McLean@powerplants.com.au
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