Strategic partnership between Van der Knaap Groep and Canadian based Premier Tech

Hoboken law firm (previsously named: DVAN Advocaten) advised the shareholders of Van der Knaap Groep in establishing their strategic partnership with Canadian company Premier Tech. The transaction supports Van der Knaap's international growth strategy and strengthens its position in the global horticulture market.

Van der Knaap Groep has been an innovative supplier of sustainable and natural solutions for professional horticulture for decades. The family-owned business specialises in premium growing media, substrates, and organic fertilisers, supplying growers in vegetable and ornamental cultivation worldwide. Through its strong focus on innovation and sustainability, Van der Knaap has built a prominent position in the market.

Premier Tech is an international organisation with over 5,200 employees across 28 countries. The Canadian family business has been operating for more than 100 years and is active across multiple sectors, including horticulture technology, water treatment, and industrial automation. Within the horticulture sector, Premier Tech has established a strong global market position in substrates, growing media, and technology solutions for greenhouse cultivation.

The two companies share a longstanding relationship, having previously collaborated through Van der Knaap's partner in Sri Lanka. This deeper strategic alliance brings together two family businesses with shared values — a long-term vision, a commitment to quality, and a strong focus on clients and employees — while preserving each company's distinct identity. The partnership creates concrete opportunities for joint product development, logistical synergies, and access to new markets, with the shared goal of providing growers worldwide with even better sustainable and innovative solutions.

Tom van Dijk, Nathalie van Hellenberg Hubar and Reggy Thielen (employment law) acted as legal advisers to the current shareholders, guiding the full legal process of this transaction.