We propose the construction of plant factories with low-cost and high-level hygiene management.
Our VitaminFarm project started in 2013 to demonstrate the stable supply of vegetables from a vitamin arm plant factory and to construct facilities for customers investing in other regions. We began cultivation in May 2014 and have cooperated in the construction and operation of various scales of factories. The VitaminFarm project can build factories equipped to grow vegetables according to the high standards required by the prepared food, dining out, and mass retail sectors. We can adjust the weight, size, color, and shape of the vegetables. Additionally, for stores that require display effects, we design the interior accordingly. We can effectively showcase the vegetables illuminated by lighting inside the building.
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● Overview 1 - Layout The cultivation shelves are designed to match the ceiling height while considering workability. Materials are selected for corrosion resistance, and the interior is designed for regular cleaning, using flooring suitable for food factories with minimal microbial risk. ● Overview 2 - Air Conditioning and Lighting Equipment The cultivation room controls temperature, humidity, CO2 concentration, and airflow to maintain an optimal environment year-round. Light sources can be a combination of red LEDs, blue LEDs, white LEDs, or fluorescent lights. Energy efficiency and workability must be considered in the selection. The cultivation nutrient solution is continuously monitored and automatically controlled to maintain optimal pH and EC values. ● Overview 3 - Centralized Management The cultivation room environment and nutrient solution are monitored 24/7 through a multi-sensing network and centrally managed by a PLC. With internet connectivity, monitoring and operation from a different site is possible, as well as remote monitoring via network cameras. ● Overview 4 - Zoning To achieve a high level of hygiene management, zoning begins with the design of sanitary facilities at a level comparable to food processing plants. ● Overview 5 - Water Quality Management ● Construction Proposal Standalone plant factory / Plant factory adjacent to food processing factory / Plant factory adjacent to retail store / Test plant adjacent to general building.
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【Project Planning, Design, and Construction Achievements】 Plant factory with a capacity of 2,000 plants per day - Automotive parts manufacturing company, Kanto region Plant factory with a capacity of 300 plants per day - Restaurant operation company, Tokai region Plant factory with a capacity of 1,250 plants per day - General trading company for metal products, Kanto and Koshinetsu region Plant factory with a capacity of 1,700 plants per day - General transportation company, Chugoku region Plant factory with a capacity of 800 plants per day - Food machinery and other manufacturing company, Kanto and Koshinetsu region Plant factory with a capacity of 1,000 plants per day - Printing company, Tohoku region Plant factory laboratory - Transportation company, Chugoku region Plant factory laboratory - Oil-related trading company, Tohoku region Plant factory with a capacity of 1,000 plants per day - Semiconductor electronic device manufacturing company, Kanto region Plant factory with a capacity of 700 plants per day - Retail company, Kanto region
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Shipped products We have accumulated production know-how that can be adapted to various sales channels, from convenience stores to direct sales to restaurants and general consumers.
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Layout 1 Vitamin Farm is designed and laid out starting with zoning that achieves a high level of hygiene management, taking into account initiatives tailored to the local area and community.
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Layout 2 The cultivation shelves are designed to match the ceiling height while considering work efficiency. Materials with corrosion resistance are selected. Normally, water does not flow on the floor surface indoors, but regular cleaning is necessary. Therefore, flooring materials suitable for food factories, which have low microbial risk, are used.
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Air conditioning and lighting equipment The cultivation room controls temperature, humidity, CO2 concentration, and airflow to maintain an optimal environment year-round. The light source can be a combination of red LEDs, blue LEDs, white LEDs, or fluorescent lights. When considering red/blue and white light sources, it is necessary to take energy efficiency and workability into account. The cultivation nutrient solution is continuously monitored and automatically controlled to maintain optimal pH and EC values.
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Centralized Management 1 The indoor environment of the cultivation room and the cultivation nutrient solution are monitored 24 hours a day through a multi-sensing network. Based on this data, it is designed to be centrally managed by a PLC (Programmable Logic Controller). By establishing an internet environment such as a VPN (Virtual Private Network) or FTP server, it is also possible to monitor and operate from a different site.
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Centralized Management 2 If there is sufficient capacity in the communication line, it is also possible to install multiple network cameras using the same infrastructure for remote monitoring.
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Zoning In the case of food processing factories, a high level of hygiene management is required to ensure the sanitary quality of vegetables until they are consumed. Therefore, we start with the layout, including zoning, and design sanitary facilities to a level comparable to that of food processing factories. Above: Arrangement of sanitary rooms Below: Staff room
Company information
Rinetsu Industries is a production engineering company, manufacturer, and construction business, serving as a business model innovation partner that continuously solves customer problems with innovative technologies and always new business models that cannot be imitated by others. With a history of 45 years and a spirit of innovation from 150 engineers across various fields, we are highly regarded as a traditional venture company and a partner to our customers. From engineering food plants to production machinery, environmental improvement equipment, cold and heat-related devices, construction-related equipment, mediation of used machinery, and construction project management for cost reduction, we address customer concerns. We also solve issues related to energy-saving measures in buildings, tenants, stores, and leisure facilities, as well as air conditioning and ventilation systems, infrastructure facilities, and smoke separation measures. Furthermore, we respond to customer needs by conducting research, planning, prototyping, experiments, and detailed design and construction, developing, manufacturing, and selling various devices and equipment in collaboration with our customers. Our dedicated team at Rinetsu is committed to assisting with the subsequent operation management, maintenance management, and upkeep of machinery, architecture, electricity, and equipment with passion and responsibility. Rinetsu Industries is a business model innovation partner that continually proposes innovative systems to ensure the prosperity of our customers' businesses.
