Joel Wearmouth has just returned from an extensive European tour, catching up with suppliers and meeting potential new partners. Along with a focus on trends and developments abroad, Joel was able to further flesh out our goal for becoming a leading greenhouse provider for New Zealand Growers.
One of the highlights was spending time at Lucchini’s headquarters in the heart of Po Valley, Italy. Lucchini specialises in greenhouses and all related technologies. They have been exporting innovative solutions around the world since 1947 and put their success down to truly listening to customer needs in the agricultural, horticultural, and floricultural sectors.
Our team first discovered Lucchini at the trade fair IPM Essen in Germany. What stood out for us was their commitment to producing turnkey greenhouses that focus on customer needs and plant health. We also respect their dedication to using cutting-edge equipment in greenhouse technologies.
We are delighted to be an exclusive partner for Lucchini in New Zealand. Teaming up with an Italian-made product is a guarantee for quality and excellence, and collaboration is well underway on projects for local Kiwi growers. Matteo Lucchini is a champion at video conferencing, and the entire Lucchini business model is adaptable to suit our customers’ needs.
Like us, Lucchini recognises that all customers are unique. Every greenhouse project requires scrutiny and a tailored approach, from climatic conditions to individual crop requirements. Customer care begins at the first conversation and doesn’t end after the installation.
What sets PrimeHort apart?
The greenhouse space in New Zealand is reasonably crowded, so it is essential to find a competitive edge. We believe that PrimeHort’s advantage in commercial greenhouses is our ability to provide expertise well beyond the greenhouse structure. A quality greenhouse is one thing, but our deep industry experience allows us to be a complete partner for growers – finding ways to maximise productivity and crop yields with a ‘one-stop shop’ philosophy.
We stay on a customer’s journey and provide the right products and services for long-term success—including irrigation solutions, maximising usable space in a greenhouse, nursery automation for better productivity, growing media for healthier plants—right down to the essential basics of nursery pots and trays. This partnership approach is a unique point of difference—summed up in our ‘growing smarter together’ byline.
We have also recognised the importance of addressing different budget levels, and Lucchini has masterminded a range to suit everyone. Here’s a quick look at our three best-selling models:
1) TITAN MULTYTUNNEL – popular for its affordability.
The Titan MultyTunnel is an excellent greenhouse for its quality to price ratio. It is well-regarded by berry growers for its low cost, advanced structure and excellent temperature control features. By increasing the number of spans, the greenhouse can cover large areas.
FEATURES
✔︎ Maximum 10m width span
✔︎ Optional lengths
✔︎ Max 5m height in the centre
✔︎ Optional automatic opening roof for ventilation
✔︎ Easy to install
✔︎ Screw pile footing system (for simpler, faster installation)
✔︎ Lowest cost per m2
For dimensions and further details, please get in touch with us.
2) MULTYHORTUS – the highest-selling Lucchini model worldwide.
Robust and high-quality, the MultyHortus is designed for customers requiring an affordable option for all nursery requirements.
The strength of this model is convenience. The installation is fast and simple, with a screw pile system, which can greatly simplify the installation red-tape.
Another important feature is the robust galvanised gutter on which a special ratchet system is used for tensioning the plastic film. Aluminium clip profiles can also be used for growers requiring double-layer, air-inflated coverage.
FEATURES
✔︎ The structure is simple with quick installation
✔︎ Tailored ventilation system to suit all crops
✔︎ The tie-beam reinforcement & greenhouse span can be sized to suit the crop, wind etc.
✔︎ Very competitive price-point
For dimensions and further details, please get in touch with us.
3) ATLANTIC EVOLUTION – the top-end solution.
The Atlantic Evolution is the most technologically advanced greenhouse model, with straight sides and a structure designed for high load capacity and weather resistance. It is ideal for intensive horticulture that requires a solid structure matched with the most advanced ventilation and temperature control systems.
FEATURES
✔︎ Reinforced structure with lattice arches and squared columns offers maximum strength.
✔︎ Highly tailored to suit all requirements.
✔︎ Can be designed to basic containment quarantine standard.
✔︎ Galvanized steel structure with columns & arches in galvanized pipe Ø 60, complete with tie-beam.
✔︎ Long-lasting plastic film, single or double layer.
✔︎ Vent openings – manual or automatic.
✔︎ Front sides available in plastic film or polycarbonate.
✔︎ Option to install ridge openings.
✔︎ Option for motorised openings (controlled remotely via computer).
✔︎ Can be designed for high-traffic production areas, with sandwich panel cladding.
For dimensions and further details, please get in touch with us.
Visiting the Greenhouse Park at Lucchini HQ.
Check out Lucchini’s giant outdoor showroom! The Greenhouse Park is a large exhibition and research space where customers can view all of the different models and tech in a real-life setting. Joel took the opportunity to walk the aisles and see everything firsthand – a valuable exercise for understanding the products in more detail.
If you are considering investing in a greenhouse structure, or need advice on related greenhouse solutions, please get in touch – we would be delighted to assist.
