Virgo x SmartMill
Major evolution for the future of the Agtech industry
Virgo is pleased to announce its strategic partnership with SmartMill, a recognized specialist in the design of automated solutions for many years. While complementing each other through a long history of expertise in their respective industries, SmartMill and Virgo have signed an agreement that secures the long-term manufacture of rotary drums for indoor agricultural crops with the common goal of deploying Virgo's technology within the agri-food market.
What can we expect from this partnership?
To provide a viable, state-of-the-art solution
to reduce the environmental impact of
agriculture-related activities.
Accompanied by various experts from the agronomy sector, Virgo will work with the specialists at SmartMill to assemble
the rotary drums and deploy Virgo's vision on a large scale, which consists into a turnkey plant solution to the agri-food sector. This partnership secures Virgo's future and reinforces the doctrine surrounding the design of automated solutions.
SmartMill is a leader in the forestry industry with their operations helping to improve and optimize sawmill processes and production by integrating state-of-the-art technology. Their renowned team of mechanical engineers brings unparalleled expertise in mechanical design, automation and robotics. In addition, their knowledge of the supply chain is a major asset for the production of our specialized machinery.
The shift towards eco-responsible agriculture and the growing public interest in healthier food is contributing to the demand for sustainable and ecological solutions within the Agtech industry. The agreement between Virgo and SmartMill will
help meet this growing demand.
About Virgo
Founded in 2022, Virgo is the merger of two companies working for several years in the Agtech field. This has propelled Virgo Inc. technologies into a dominant position to revolutionize the agricultural sector with a turnkey plant solution.
The rotary drum is at the heart of Virgo's vision for the future of agriculture. However, the automation of the system and the integration of the technology into an intelligent building is paramount to address the current issues facing farmers. The proposed method will allow production in environments where it is currently difficult or impossible to practice agriculture or to have a quality harvest due to ecosystems lacking the ideal conditions for good agricultural practices.
Virgo allows the production of homogeneous food in a fully controlled environment. Our products mature in a biotope free of preservatives and pesticides. In addition, our expertise in sustainable agriculture has allowed us to implement an efficient production cycle that aims to optimize the use of available resources. This practice reduces water consumption by 95% compared to traditional agriculture. The full automation of the process allows for 24/7 production without seasonal interruptions.
About SmartMill
Founded in 2014, VAB Machines was renamed SmartMill when the company was acquired by the new partners: Jean Bérubé ing. and Danick Dupont ing.
From the beginning, the company has gathered all its know-how in order to create automated systems intended to replace traditional wood processing equipment.
Today, SmartMill is extending its innovative systems and services to a broader clientele that wishes to surpass the competition by developing niche markets.
It is this desire to diversify their clientele that has led to
the partnership with Virgo and the creation of a new division: SmartMill Agricultural Mechatronics.
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We are very excited about the partnership!
The current environmental issues that we are currently facing push us to act and find solutions quickly regarding the degradation of various ecosystems. In addition to contributing to the democratization of the importance concerning climate change which impact the daily lives of all communities.
We are pleased that SmartMill is rallying to our cause and contributing to the development of Virgo's vision to build a better future through the deployment of new techniques in
the agri-food sector.
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