Case study

Elektroautomatik has supported the food company Ljusgårda in expanding and automating their hydroponic lettuce production. With this initiative, Ljusgårda has increased its capacity from 2 to 50 tons of lettuce per month and expanded its cultivation area from 650 to 7,000 square meters.

– “This project takes us from 2 tons per month to 50 tons per month, which is a massive improvement for us,” says Andreas Wilhelmsson, CEO of Ljusgårda.

Automating Hydroponic Cultivation

Previously, cultivation was managed manually on a smaller scale. With the expansion, a fully automated system has been implemented. Elektroautomatik played a key role in this transformation by:

• Automating the production process from manual to large-scale cultivation.
• Converting an empty warehouse into an advanced automated production system.

– “The task involved transitioning from a manual system to a fully automated one. It was an exciting challenge with fantastic results,” says Daniel Härström, Project Manager at Elektroautomatik.

Elektroautomatik as a Comprehensive Partner

Elektroautomatik contributed project management and technical expertise through its business unit, Elektroautomatik Consultant:

• The primary and sub-project management were handled by their team.
• A production technician from the same department supported the transition to automation.

– “The combination of project management and automation expertise from Elektroautomatik has been invaluable in building this facility. They have truly helped us tackle the challenges of this project,” says Andreas Wilhelmsson.

Results: Scalable and Automated Production

Ljusgårda now operates an automated hydroponic cultivation system that enables large-scale and efficient year-round production. The solution represents a milestone for the company and a significant step toward sustainable food production in Sweden.