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Tolsma-Grisnich

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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.

(Click picture to watch video) Corporate video presentation of the Tolsma-Grisnich Group (2019)

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

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A box storage system for potatoes installed by Farm Electronics at B & C Farming Ltd (Courtesy: Farm Electronics / Facebook)
January 04, 2019
Tolsma-Grisnich takes full ownership of Farm Electronics, its UK Potato Storage Systems subsidiary
The Tolsma-Grisnich Group, specialized in potato storage and potato handling, will take full ownership of its UK subsidiary Farm Electronics, effective from 1 January 2019.
Potato Storage Specialist Tolsma-Grisnich will reveal the 'RevolutionAIR' at the Interpom|Primeur 2018 on November 25, at noon.
November 17, 2018
Potato Storage Specialist Tolsma-Grisnich teases a BIG reveal at Interpom: the 'RevolutionAIR'
Potato Storage Specialist Tolsma-Grisnich will reveal the RevolutionAIR at the Interpom | Primeur 2018 on November 25, at noon. The company also highlights its compact refrigeration unit – the QCC45
The signing ceremony took place in the presence of the Dutch Minister of Agriculture, Carola Schouten, Dutch Prime Minister Mark Rutte, VNO-NCW chairman Hans de Boer and Ed Kronenburg, the Dutch ambassador in China.
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May 17, 2018
Tolsma-Grisnich signs order for potato packaging line in China during trade mission
During a recent Dutch trade mission to China, Tolsma-Grisnich signed an order for a 30 tonnes potato packaging line with Heilongjiang (Keshan) Fumin Agriculture Development Co. Ltd.
The Tolsma-Grisnich potato graders installed at the German potato company Golden Geest
November 21, 2017
Tolsma-Grisnich delivers potato grading machines to German processing plant
Equipment manufacturer Tolsma-Grisnich has recently commissioned new grading machines at the German potato company Golden-Geest
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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.

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