Horticulture
In 1959, Priva began importing hot-air heaters for greenhouse
horticulture under the name Valk en Prins. Its 'Hylo-salamander'
was an unbridled success: it was the first step in controlling the
climate within greenhouses. Priva has evolved into the current
global market leader in climate control and process management in
the horticulture sector.
First climate computer
In 1977, Priva introduced its first climate computer for the
horticulture sector. This was an enormous step forward in the field
of process management. It was the first climate computer to combine
control of the climate, energy and water dosing.
Building management
In 1983, Priva developed a simple building management system
based on its successful horticultural control technology. Today,
Priva is a leader in the Dutch building controls market. Priva
products are used to manage the indoor environments of one in three
commercial buildings in the Netherlands - and Priva's presence on
the international building controls market is growing rapidly.
Van Beek
Since 2001, our sister organization, Van Beek in Arnhem, has been
part of the Priva group. Van Beek has been active in the field of
energy monitoring for more than 25 years. Priva and Van Beek form a
powerful partnership that offers its customers state-of-the-art
ways to achieve optimal energy efficiency in industry and the built
environment.
Priva Campus
In 2007, Priva opened its environmentally-friendly head office
in De Lier, Netherlands. The Priva Campus building - one of the
first carbon-neutral buildings in the Netherlands - provides a
striking symbol of Priva's sustainable credentials.
Businesswoman of the Year
In 2009, Priva's CEO Meiny Prins was honoured with the 'Prix
Veuve Clicquot' Businesswoman of the Year title. The prestigious
prize, awarded annually in 17 countries, is given to recognise
female entrepreneurship and management.
CleanTech Star WWF
In 2009, the World Wide Fund for Nature (WWF) awarded Priva the
first ever CleanTech Star, for its contributions to sustainability
in business and horticulture. The award includes the requirement
that its winner must continue to contribute to an
environmentally-friendly world and serve as a role model for new
and existing businesses in the clean energy sector - a challenge
that Priva is keen to accept.
