Havecon 18 years | Proud and confident
2007 | The construction of the first Havecon greenhouse: Theo Ammerlaan Orchids in Pijnacker
As the contract described according to the building plan it was “building a horticultural greenhouse. Nothing more and nothing less. This very first Havecon greenhouse had a total area of 11,235 m², where Havecon and the Voorwinden Groep started construction in mid-May 2007.
In the meantime | A lot has changed and many large and small greenhouses have been built
From a Bleiswijk-based greenhouse builder to a strong international market leader. From a team consisting of seven enthusiastic employees, to a strong and interconnected team spread across the Netherlands, North America and Bosnia-Herzegovina.
2021 | Partner of Atrium Agri
In December 2021, the official marriage between VB Group, PB tec and Havecon was announced. Together with its partners BOM Group, JB Hydroponics, Cambridge HOK and VEK advisory group, a powerful collaboration emerged to create the most effective and sustainable solutions that contribute to a healthier world. Meanwhile, Atrium Agri has further expanded with strong partners such as SCRE3NS, VH Systems and Kascoplex, and continues to innovate and grow to offer the complex and complete CEA projects.
Between then and now | Strength and true attention
A shift in the market situation has taken place in which a new target group has also made its appearance. Where previously there were meetings with the grower to discuss plans, it is now increasingly common to have discussions with investment companies to realize complete CEA projects. A new and different approach, but still the same strength and real attention!
2024| Havecon 18 years and still going strong!
When you turn 18 you are an adult by law. Looking back on the past 18 years, it can be said that Havecon has become an adult. Over 2000 hectares of Havecon greenhouses built, where lessons have been learned from every choice made; good or not that good, Havecon keeps its promises and remains close to itself at all times. When you say Havecon, you say Henk Verbakel. The face of Havecon then, now and also in the future.
'We have always put the employees first,' says Henk Verbakel. 'Unfortunately, due to a somewhat less favorable time, which fortunately is behind us, we took a step back in the workforce for the first time last year, but we expect to be able to make upward growth next year.' There has also been a shift in the management and Henk has the role of CEO fully under his responsibility again Together with Hans van der Salm, COO, they lead the daily operations.
