What does maintenance have to do with vegetables?
The answer: Whether from the greenhouse or the field – the equipment involved in vegetable cultivation and distribution requires continuous maintenance. For Steiner Vegetable Farm, it was clear: A digital solution was needed!
“We used to have a huge Excel spreadsheet, but at some point it simply became too much. That's when I realized: We need software,” said technical director Johann Gasteiger.
Since 2014, Gemüsebau Steiner has been producing sustainably and regionally in Kirchweidach, Upper Bavaria. The family business is known for its high-quality tomatoes, peppers, and strawberries – and for an energy concept that is considered a model project throughout Europe: geothermal energy, biogas waste heat, and photovoltaics ensure a low-CO₂ heat and electricity supply.
But even the best technology needs maintenance. That's why Gemüsebau Steiner relies on connectavo for its upkeep – the intuitive software solution for maintenance, repair and plant management.
“We struggle daily with the challenge of keeping everything running: machines, equipment, tractors and greenhouses. connectavo provides us with invaluable support in this.”
With connectavo, maintenance tasks are not only planned but also documented – mobile and audit-proof. The integrated knowledge database helps to carry out repairs efficiently and learn from past malfunctions. Particularly practical: The app automatically reminds users of inspection and maintenance appointments and enables quick fault reporting directly from the field or greenhouse.
Another plus:
Repair reports provide maintenance personnel with a constant overview of which systems need to be serviced. The fault history allows for quick and targeted repairs, as maintenance personnel can access information on previous maintenance and fault diagnoses. This enables efficient planning of maintenance measures – resulting in less downtime and greater operational reliability.
connectavo is more than just software – it's a digital assistant for your maintenance needs. And as Steiner Vegetable Farm demonstrates: digitalization makes all the difference in vegetable farming, too.