In greenhouse automation, even the most advanced control system depends on proper implementation and long-term support. Growers need a partner who can install the system, adapt it to the unique needs of each facility, train staff, and provide responsive support as their operation evolves.
That role is even more important in complex greenhouse environments, where climate, irrigation, fertigation, heating, and other systems must work together reliably.
For nearly four decades, JB Controls & Automation has provided that expertise for growers across Canada. Founded in 1987, the company specializes in greenhouse climate control, fertigation, electrical work, panel building, and automation support.
As a long-time Argus Controls partner, JB helps commercial greenhouse operators and research greenhouse facilities install, retrofit, program, and maintain Argus systems throughout their life cycle. What sets JB apart is its ability to bridge the gap between controls programming and field execution, giving growers one partner who can support every stage of implementation.
Greenhouse Controls Expertise Backed by Electrical & Programming Depth
JB Controls supports a wide range of greenhouse automation needs, including climate control, fertigation, retrofits, custom panel building, and controls programming. The team brings deep experience with Argus Classic and Titan systems, making them a valuable resource for growers looking to maintain existing environments, modernize aging infrastructure, or expand their operations over time.
JB has been installing Titan systems for two decades and continues to support customers through upgrades, expansions, and long-term service.
One of JB's greatest strengths is the breadth of its technical expertise.
"Because we're all electricians, we bring both the electrical and controls sides of a project together," explained Dwight Vandenberg of JB Controls. "That allows us to take on a project from start to finish."
A Service Model Centered on Relationships
For JB Controls, completing an installation is the beginning of the relationship, not the end. The team continues supporting growers long after a system goes live through operator training, troubleshooting, system optimization, and ongoing technical support.
That training is intentionally practical. Rather than trying to teach every feature of the control system in a single session, JB works directly with growers and greenhouse staff over time, revisiting the system as questions arise, operations evolve, or new employees come on board.
Service is huge. Argus supports us, we support the customer, and that triangle has stayed really strong.
- Dwight Vandenberg, JB Controls
The same philosophy carries into technical support. Every service
call begins with understanding the root cause of the issue - whether
it's a controls setting, programming change, hardware component, or
electrical problem - before determining the fastest and most effective
solution. Many issues can be resolved remotely, while others require a
technician on site.
For JB, responsiveness is about more than restoring operations
quickly. It's about building the trust that keeps customers coming back
year after year. That service-first mindset has helped the company build
long-standing relationships with greenhouse operators, many of whom
have relied on JB for decades.
Rosa Flora: A Long-Term Project Shaped by Complexity & Growth
Rosa Flora, a large and
highly complex greenhouse operation in Ontario, offers a strong example
of JB Controls' long-standing partnership with Argus. With its scale,
multiple growing environments, and extensive network of integrated
systems, the facility reflects the kind of operational complexity where
deep controls expertise and long-term support are essential.
JB has supported Rosa Flora through a Classic-to-Titan migration, multiple expansions, and years of ongoing collaboration. As the operation has grown, JB has helped expand the role of Argus across a growing range of systems and infrastructure throughout the facility.
That evolution reflects JB's role as an Argus partner. Rather than delivering a one-time installation, the team has helped Rosa Flora navigate years of upgrades, expansion, and day-to-day operational complexity while keeping critical systems running reliably.
The Key to a Successful Partnership
The relationship between JB and Argus is built around a shared commitment to customer support. Growers rely on JB to install, maintain, and optimize their systems, while JB relies on Argus for the product expertise and technical resources needed to support customers throughout the life of their greenhouse.
As new platforms like Argus Axia enter the market and growers begin planning future upgrades, that collaboration becomes even more important.
As Dwight put it: "Service is huge. Argus supports us, we support the customer, and that triangle has stayed really strong."
That service-first approach has helped define the partnership for decades, giving growers confidence that they have knowledgeable support behind them at every stage of the system's life cycle.
Supporting the Next Generation of Greenhouse Operations
As greenhouse operations continue to modernize, the JB team sees growing demand for systems that not only control complex environments well, but also make it easier for users to access information, make changes, and manage operations more intuitively. The team pointed to the importance of clean interfaces, more immediate access to data, and tools that fit the expectations of a new generation of greenhouse operators.
At the same time, the fundamentals remain the same: growers still need reliable controls, experienced support, and a partner who understands how those systems perform in the real world.
That's the role JB Controls has played since 1987. In partnership with Argus, the company helps greenhouse operators implement, maintain, and optimize the systems they depend on, combining technical expertise with responsive service and long-term support to help growers get the most from their investment.
