Volm signs agreement with Flikweert Vision
Volm signs agreement with Flikweert Vision
Volm Cos. announced a new dealership agreement with Flikweert Vision, an innovative solutions provider for the potato and onion industries.
Matthew Alexander, Volm’s vice president of sales and marketing, and Wayne DeCou, equipment sales director, formally confirmed the deal with Flikweert CEO Martijn Flikweert during a recent trip to the Netherlands. The strategic partnership marks an important expansion of Volm’s equipment portfolio, providing new and modern optical sorting solutions to meet the changing needs of the fresh produce industry.
“Flikweert is an exciting and dynamic company that prioritizes technology and innovation,” Alexander said. “As they continue to expand their international footprint, we are thrilled to be partnered with them in North America.”
Based in the Netherlands, Flikweert combines artificial intelligence and advanced camera technology to meet today’s challenges. With its innovations developed entirely in-house, software and mechanics are seamlessly integrated by a highly knowledgeable team of engineers. Based in Antigo, WI, Volm is a leading packaging and equipment solutions provider with locations across all major growing regions. With a highly experienced team of service technicians, Volm has a trusted track record in providing quality installations, timely service, and reliable support.
Flikweert’s two new solutions, the Divider and QualityGrader, were introduced at the Fresh Ideas Showcase at The Global Produce & Floral Show in Anaheim, CA.
The Divider is a unique and highly accurate optical sorting machine that separates foreign objects, such as stone, wood, plastic and other debris, from field crops. Using AI technology to process up to 120 tons per hour, this solution optimizes product flow, resulting in less wear, product damage and waste down the line.
The QualityGrader offers a solution for the labor-intensive task of grading potatoes and onions. Using a combination of artificial intelligence and advanced camera technology, it can sort up to 20 tons of product per hour.
