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Lighting Innovation for Modern Farming: Meet HATO at VIV Europe 2026

Written by Kiril Stoimenov | Jan 22, 2026 5:06:22 PM

From 2–4 June 2026, VIV Europe will once again transform Utrecht into the beating heart of global animal husbandry innovation and HATO will be right at the centre of it. This year, we return to the Jaarbeurs with new energy, new innovations, and a booth designed to show the world just how far agricultural lighting can go.

Visitors can find us at
📍 Booth 08.E024
📍 Jaarbeurs Exhibition Centre, Utrecht

Step Into a World of Light Designed for Animals

The 2026 HATO booth is all about experience. Instead of lining up products, we’ve crafted a journey where visitors can move from one species environment to another, discovering how different lighting solutions come to life on real farms.

Expect:

  • immersive product pillars you can walk around and explore,
  • clear, practical explanations of how lighting influences behaviour, growth, and welfare,
  • and our experts ready to translate complex lighting concepts into simple, actionable insights.

Poultry Lighting: Innovation for Performance

Lighting in poultry houses plays a decisive role in flock development, and our solutions reflect that. Visitors will get a closer look at systems like PULSA, PICA and SYLVA- products shaped by years of research into behaviour, comfort, and uniformity.

We’ll also share insights into:

  • how light colour influences activity levels,
  • how dimming curves support calmer environments,
  • and why consistent, flicker‑free lighting is essential for modern high‑performance poultry operations.

Layer Solutions That Support Stability

Layers demand consistency  and our lighting solutions are built around that idea. At the booth, you’ll find CORAX, BUBO, STERNA, and the multi‑functional HATO Power Pack. Through demonstrations, we’ll show how these systems help maintain rhythm, productivity, and bird comfort across different housing systems.

 

Lighting for Cattle & Pigs: Tough, Smart, Reliable

Some environments require lighting with a little more grit  and that’s where our pig and cattle range shines. This year, the spotlight is also on RUDAX, our its newest addition, engineered for harsh barn conditions where durability is non‑negotiable.

You’ll also see:

Solutions built to deliver dependable light output day after day, in barns where strength matters as much as efficiency.

A Place to Talk, Learn & Connect

A big part of the VIV experience happens in conversations, and our team will be there in full force: Sales, Product Management, and Marketing specialists. Whether you’re visiting with a technical question, looking for a smart retrofit approach, or curious about upcoming innovations you’ll get proper, practical guidance grounded in real farm experience.

And of course, if you’d like to run through your own barn setup, feel free to bring photos or layouts - we’re always happy to advise.

Why Visit HATO at VIV Europe 2026?

Because the right light improves welfare, productivity, and profitability. At our booth, you’ll discover how:

  • species‑specific lighting enhances natural behaviour,
  • well‑designed lighting strategies reduce stress,
  • and modern LED systems lower energy consumption while improving performance.

It’s a chance to see how insights become solutions, and how solutions become lasting farm improvements.

Meet Us in Utrecht

📅 2–4 June 2026
📍 Booth 08.E024
📍 Jaarbeurs Exhibition Centre, Utrecht

Let’s brighten the future of animal farming - together.