Plantaform and Laro: Building the Future of Indoor Gardening
At Plantaform, we’re committed to revolutionizing indoor gardening with sustainable, user-friendly solutions. We’re excited to announce our partnership with Gatineau’s Centre de Travail Laro, a local social enterprise that has boosted our assembly output of Plantaform Smart Indoor Gardens by 400% within a matter of weeks.
What Laro Does for Us
We give the Laro team our parts, plastics, and the electronics and PCB — the “brain” of the Plantaform device — and they handle assembly of these pieces and perform an initial assembly quality check. Then the Laro team hands the devices back to our engineers, who run each unit through a full test suite and final packaging.
What This Means for You
With Laro’s team, we can meet our growing demand, ensuring faster delivery of our NASA-inspired fogponic systems, which empower you to effortlessly grow pesticide-free herbs, vegetables, and leafy greens year-round. Whether you’re a homeowner, a business looking to contribute to sustainable food solutions, or shopping for a thoughtful gift, this milestone brings more opportunities for more people to enjoy fresh produce from home.
A Partnership Built on Shared Values
Founded in 1979, Laro is dedicated to creating meaningful employment for individuals with functional limitations, providing adapted and rewarding jobs in the Outaouais region. By partnering with Laro, we are supporting their mission while scaling our own production to better serve our customers. Laro’s focus on quality and community impact aligns with our vision for a more inclusive and sustainable future.
What’s Next?
In addition to assembling our Smart Indoor Gardens, Laro’s scope has also grown to include the seeding and packaging of our Plant Packs, further integrating their services into Plantaform’s production supply chain. This deepens our collaboration and helps us meet growing demand while maintaining high quality standards.
Celebrating Innovation
To mark this milestone, the Plantaform team attended Laro’s 45th anniversary celebration and open house on October 25, 2024. Customers and media could see Plantaform Smart Indoor Gardens being assembled, meet the Plantaform and Laro teams, and witness how local innovation is driving the future of sustainable gardening.
For more on this partnership, read our press release. New to Plantaform? Start with the Getting Started guide, or email support@plantaform.com anytime.
