Tolsma-Grisnich

Company Description

Tolsma-Grisnich, established in the Netherlands, manufactures agricultural machinery and storage technologies for potatoes, onions, carrots, and other root crops. The firm creates solutions for post-harvest management, such as storage, processing, sorting, and packaging agricultural goods. Its solutions, which include automation and process control technology, are intended to optimize storage conditions, increase product quality, and enable efficient handling operations.
The company provides a range of equipment and integrated solutions, including:

Storage Technology (ventilation, refrigeration, control systems)
Handling and Transport Systems
Optical Sorting and Quality Control Systems
Cleaning, Grading, and Packaging Solutions
Track & Trace and Process Monitoring Systems

Tolsma-Grisnich is a turnkey system supplier, combining different processing steps such as reception, transport, storage, bunker systems, cleaning, sorting, and packing into integrated installations that meet the needs of the customer.

Founded in 1952 and located in Emmeloord, Netherlands, the firm has over 75 years of expertise in agricultural technology and employs around 200-500 people. Its production and technical skills are centered on intelligent automation, sensor-based control, and storage optimization technologies often employed in current agricultural operations.

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Corporate video presentation of the Tolsma-Grisnich Group (2019)

Subsidiaries and Factory Locations

Farm Electronics Ltd

Farm Electronics Ltd is a British manufacturer of Ambient and Refrigeration Potato Storage Cooling Systems sold under the Cropscan brand.

Tolsma Australia

Tolsma Australia supplies growers and processors with a comprehensive range of post-harvest solutions; including climate controlled storage, receiving, handling, grading and packaging equipment.

Tolsma Canada

Tolsma canada aims to provide newest & greatest technology for storing &handling potatoes,onions and carrots. The company have extensive knowledge from many years of research & product development which increase their expertise into the work.

Products Offered

Tolsma-Grisnich Fresh Box Effective refreshment of CO₂ with minimal energy consumption. With the Tolsma Fresh Box, the air in the storage is being refreshed with optimal temperature and moisture condistions. This improves the product quality.

Tolsma-Grisnich Vision Control Tolsma offers the Vision Control climate control system for your potato storage. It includes energy management and an app.

Tolsma-Grisnich Air Control MAX for (potato) storage ventilation

Tolsma-Grisnich Air Control MAX (ACM) The new ‘Air Control MAX’ fan for (potato) storage ventilation is innovative on 3 features: 36% reduction in noise level, Up to 35% fewer r.p.m., Air output up to 7% higher.

Tolsma-Grisnich Refrigeration Systems Refrigeration Systems achieving optimal storage efficiency was the goal in developing this direct cooling system, so minimal drying-in and energy saving are crucial

Product Types offered by this company

Trade Show Participation

Hort Connections 2026 Jun 01, 2026 - Jun 04, 2026

Fruit Logistica 2027 Feb 03, 2027 - Feb 05, 2027

News for this Company

Grisnich receiving, cleaning and sorting plant in China

October 02, 2023

Tolsma-Grisnich supplies potato receiving, cleaning and sorting section for french fries and potato specialty plant in China

By the end of 2022, in a well-known potato growing area in China, the factory buildings were ready to be furnished with a Grisnich receiving, cleaning and sorting plant.

October 31, 2022

Tolsma Grisnich helps you make your potato storage ventilation cost-effective

Ventilation costs a lot of electricity and has become pricey now that energy prices are going through the roof. One stroke of luck is that the latest generation of fans is much more energy efficient.

April 29, 2022

New Logo and Corporate Identity For Farm Electronics

It’s now six years since Farm Electronics became a subsidiary of the Dutch Tolsma Grisnich Group. Both Tolsma Grisnich and Farm Electronics brands have their 'specific' UK or European potato.

April 15, 2021

Agriculture company Vandamme opts for a quality boost with new cooling

According to Vandamme, mechanical cooling is an excellent basis for long-term storage of potatoes without loss of quality. In addition, cooling, in combination with 1,4SIGHT, is a suitable alternative to chlorpropham as a sprout inhibitor.

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Frequently Asked Questions

How does Tolsma-Grisnich differentiate itself in a market crowded with post-harvest technology providers?

Tolsma-Grisnich differentiates through its fully integrated turnkey systems, combining storage, handling, sorting and monitoring into a single ecosystem. Unlike standalone equipment providers, it focuses on system-wide optimization, where data, automation and storage conditions are interconnected.

Are their storage technologies aligned with climate-resilient agriculture?

Yes, their controlled storage systems help mitigate the impact of temperature fluctuations and climate variability, ensuring crop preservation even under unpredictable environmental conditions.

Can their storage technology alone significantly reduce post-harvest losses?

Yes. Controlled ventilation, refrigeration and sensor-based monitoring directly prevent spoilage and maintain quality, which are major causes of losses in root crops.

Can their systems easily integrate with existing farm infrastructure?

Yes. Their modular and customized approach allows adaptation to different operational setups, though integration may still require technical support.