Digitalization Meets Sustainability

What does maintenance have to do with vegetables?

The answer: Whether from the greenhouse or the field, the facilities involved in vegetable cultivation and distribution require ongoing maintenance. Gemüsebau Steiner knew: We need a digital solution!

"In the past, we had a huge Excel spreadsheet, but at some point, it just became too much. That's when I realized: We need some kind of software," says Technical Director Johann Gasteiger.

Since 2014, Gemüsebau Steiner has been growing vegetables sustainably in the Upper Bavarian town of Kirchweidach. The family-run business is known for its high-quality tomatoes, peppers, and strawberries - as well as for an energy concept that is considered a showcase project throughout Europe: geothermal energy, biogas waste heat, and photovoltaics provide a low-CO₂ heat and power supply.

But even the best technology needs maintenance. Therefore, Gemüsebau Steiner counts on the connectavo software for their maintenance processes - the intuitive solution for maintenance, repair and facility management.

"Every day, we struggle with the challenge of keeping everything running: machines, equipment, tractors, and greenhouses. connectavo helps us immensely in this regard."

connectavo does not only help us to plan maintenance tasks but also to document them - on mobile devices and in an audit-proof manner. The integrated knowledge database helps to carry out repairs efficiently and learn from past malfunctions. Particularly handy: The app automatically reminds you of inspection and maintenance dates and allows you to quickly report faults directly from the field or greenhouse.

Another benefit:

Repair logs provide maintenance personnel with a constant overview of which systems are being overhauled and where. The history of malfunctions allows repairs to be carried out quickly and efficiently, as maintenance technicians can access information on previous maintenance work and fault diagnoses. This allows maintenance measures to be planned efficiently—for less downtime and greater operational reliability.

connectavo is more than a software - it is a Digital Assistant for your maintenance processes. And as Gemüsebau Steiner shows, digitalization is making a difference in vegetable cultivation too.

Gemüsebau Steiner