About us

Vision & Mission

Our direction

As a dedicated partner for the Controlled Environment Agriculture sector, we use our experience and expertise to ensure that roof maintenance for any type of greenhouse can be carried out safely, efficiently, and without any problems.

Our ambition

Driven by innovation and dedicated service, we offer scalable machines that can be easily integrated into both existing and new greenhouse constructions worldwide. In this way, we create a safe working environment and our total solutions deliver clear added value in terms of efficiency and safety for our customers.

1989

Joost van der Waay was the first to develop an automatic greenhouse roof washing machine for Venlo greenhouses.

1990

Van der Waay sells its first greenhouse deck cleaner.

1992

Van der Waay starts its own contracting company and starts cleaning greenhouses. First in the Netherlands, but throughout Europe at a later time. The construction of the machines is outsourced to third parties.
Van der Waay does continue the development of the machines though. Van der Waay uses the customers' feedback to keep developing better machines; the roof cleaners get lighter and more reliable.

1994

Van der Waay builds the first greenhouse roof cleaner for wide-span greenhouses and uses it for contract work.

2005

Van der Waay develops the first "chalking" machine for contracting company HPW. The mechanical application of coatings on a greenhouse roof is a fact.

2008

Van der Waay develops the predecessor to AquaJet, the indoor washer. Until the advent of the current AquaJet, this indoor washer has undergone many changes.

2010

Van der Waay, in cooperation with AVAG and TNO, is developing a number of standard requirements that a service rail must meet. Requirements are also being set for the maximum allowable weight of machines on the roof.

2010

Van der Waay brings a brush set for the Safety Cart on the market. With this, the predecessor of the Top Cleaner-V is born.

2011

Van der Waay decides not to continue the cooperation with third parties, and enters the market with the Top Cleaner greenhouse roof washer.

2013

Van der Waay introduces the Top Cleaner Poly; a roof cleaner for poly greenhouses.

2014

Van der Waay develops the AquaJet; a machine to clean the inside of the greenhouse. The machine is a real success.

2019

Van der Waay has moved to its new factory and is celebrating its 30th anniversary.

2019

In order to test innovations and new developments, we are putting into use a 1,000 m2 Venlo greenhouse specially adapted for the purpose.

2020

Van der Waay, on behalf of Poot Greenhouse Deck Cleaning, is developing a new model of Top Cleaner, the Model V. This machine fits on the various Venlo axles and can be used with the vents open.

2021

Van der Waay brings the Glass Repair Cart to the market. Worldwide the demand is increasing for a safe solution to replace greenhouse glass. With this new repair device that is possible.

Expertise in every detail of greenhouse roof maintenance

Van der Waay has decades of experience as a specialist in machines for cleaning, coating, and maintaining greenhouse roofs. With our in-depth knowledge of the sector, in-house workshop, and a test greenhouse, we offer more than just technology and high-quality machines. We work with you to deliver customized solutions, continue to develop, and provide practical solutions. The safety of personnel and installations is always the most important concern.

Since we handle everything in-house, from design to assembly and service, we can respond quickly and deliver customized solutions. Thanks to our combination of experience and innovation, we are a trusted partner for growers worldwide seeking smart, sustainable, and reliable solutions.

Meet our team

Our team consists of passionate professionals, whether they work in the factory, in the technical department, the administration or the advice and sales department. We share the same passion, namely: creating smart and affordable solutions for clean and safe greenhouses, worldwide.

Your partner in greenhouse roof maintenance

At Van der Waay, we combine years of industry experience with in-house knowledge, craftsmanship, and innovation. Our spacious, modern workshop is the heart of our operations, it is fully equipped and supported by a large, well-stocked inventory of parts that can be ordered via the B2B webshop. This setup enables us to develop, build, and maintain our machines efficiently and reliably. As a trusted partner in greenhouse roof maintenance, we have everything under one roof at our head office in Hazerswoude-Dorp in The Netherlands, to support our customers worldwide.