Meteor Systems

Meteor Systems is a family-owned company and a leading manufacturer of high-tech cultivation systems for the global horticultural industry. Founded in 1997 by the Bastiaansen family, the company has grown into an innovative and internationally active player, with facilities in the Netherlands (Breda), Canada (Leamington), China (Shanghai), and Mexico (Irapuato). By maintaining full control of the value chain, from design and manufacturing to distribution, Meteor Systems delivers custom-made solutions to professional growers worldwide.

The company’s roots lie in practical experience. Founder Chris Bastiaansen’s parents were traditional tomato growers in the Netherlands. At the age of 20, Chris started his own commercial greenhouse operation. Drawing on hands-on knowledge, he began developing tools to improve crop production—such as tomato clips—and founded BATO (Bastiaansen Tomatoes). As demand grew, so did his injection molding capacity and product line. In 1996, BATO was sold, and Meteor Systems was established. Shortly after, the company expanded its production by pioneering the use of coated steel gutters for crop cultivation, an innovation that would set a new industry standard.
This practice-driven approach to innovation remains the foundation of the company today.

Meteor Systems designs and manufactures complete growing systems for professional horticulture worldwide. Its product portfolio includes irrigation systems, growing gutters, crop support materials, pipe rail systems, tunnel structures, and advanced water based and substrate free growing technologies. All products are developed and produced inhouse, from extrusion and injection molding to wire bending and roll forming on site.



Meteor Systems supplies growing systems to growers of vegetables, soft fruit, leafy greens, herbs, and flowers across the globe. Its modular systems are fully integrated and designed to work seamlessly together, enabling turnkey growing systems setups. The high-tech growing solutions improve yield, reduce water and fertilizer use, and minimize labor intensity.

Recent innovations such as the MS-150 coating, Hydroponic floating rafts and the water culture table tops show that Meteor Systems is an innovate company that is ahead of industry trends and anticipates them appropriately.

Meteor Systems’ unique strengths include:

• Fully integrated in-house production capabilities;
• Practice-driven product development;
• Continuous innovation based on market needs;
• Global reach with local presence and support;