November 7, 2024 · 4 min read
Restrain: Transforming agriculture with data-driven anti-sprouting technology
Restrain, a global leader in natural anti-sprouting solutions for agricultural storage, has partnered with Blockbax to revolutionize the management of their ethylene-based anti-sprouting machines. By leveraging real-time data and IoT technology, this collaboration allows Restrain to optimize machine performance, enhance customer service, and drive more sustainable agriculture practices.
Pioneering natural, sustainable solutions
With a few thousand active installations worldwide, Restrain’s ethylene technology provides a natural, chemical-free solution to prevent sprouting in stored potatoes, onions, and other crops. As the demand for sustainable farming practices grows, Restrain recognized the need to modernize its machine monitoring systems to ensure peak efficiency and uptime for its global customer base. To achieve this, they turned to Blockbax, a user-friendly, configurable platform that centralizes data from connected machines across the globe. The platform enables Restrain’s technical team to monitor and analyze machine performance in real-time, offering intuitive insights that help optimize machine behavior, reduce downtime, and enhance customer service.
We were looking for a partner that could not only provide real-time insights in our machines, but also supports Restrain with its growth ambitions. Blockbax stood out for their flexibility and collaborative approach, supporting us in scaling globally while seamlessly integrating with our existing systems.
A global rollout of smart anti-sprouting machines
Within the first few months of the partnership, Restrain rapidly expanded the connectivity of its machine fleet across Europe and key international markets, including the Netherlands, Belgium, France, Germany, the UK, and North and South America. By leveraging the Blockbax platform, Restrain has established a scalable system for real-time monitoring and data insights. As the company continues to grow, Restrain is now scaling up its operations globally, connecting more machines to enhance efficiency, provide proactive service, and better support its expanding customer base.
The ability to proactively monitor our machines across different regions ensures our customers receive the most reliable, efficient, and sustainable anti-sprouting solution available. By optimizing machines performance through Blockbax’s real-time data and insights, we can provide quicker service, reduce downtime, and enhance the overall experience for our clients. Our ultimate goal is to help customers optimize crop quality and yield during storage, ensuring they achieve the best possible results in terms of both productivity and profitability.
Future-proofing agricultural storage
Restrain’s long-term vision extends beyond immediate improvements in machine management. Together with Blockbax, they are exploring further integrations within their IT landscape to streamline sales and service processes based on machine data. This partnership exemplifies how innovative IoT solutions can create more sustainable and efficient agricultural storage, supporting Restrain’s mission to reduce chemical usage in farming and help farmers embrace natural alternatives.
About Restrain
Founded in 2003, Restrain has grown into a global leader in natural, ethylene-based anti-sprouting solutions for agricultural storage. Their innovative technology prevents sprouting in stored potatoes, onions, and garlic using a residue-free, chemical-free process, helping farmers reduce their reliance on traditional chemical treatments. With over 2,000 active installations across more than 40 countries, Restrain provides sustainable, cost-effective solutions that align with modern agricultural practices. In addition to anti-sprouting, Restrain also offers services in ripening and sprout control. For more information, visit https://restrain.io.
About Blockbax
Blockbax provides a user-friendly, configurable platform for monitoring and controlling critical assets. By unifying access to all systems and data in one platform, Blockbax reduces complexity and empowers asset experts to make data-driven decisions. With custom business rules and real-time insights, experts can quickly respond to events and continuously improve operations, proactively preventing future incidents. Trusted by organizations like Croonwolter&dros, Bredenoord, and Eneco, Blockbax supports smarter asset management, reducing downtime and enhancing the operational efficiency of their workforce. For more information, visit www.blockbax.com.