JRNT Avicultura’s Journey to Better Poultry Performance

At JRNT Avicultura in Cantanhede, Portugal, poultry farming runs deep in the roots of the Neto family. For Luis Neto, it’s more than a business. While his father continues to run a traditional poultry house of 15,000 birds, Luis has taken the next step. Today, he operates two modern facilities, each housing 42,000 chickens, in close collaboration with the Valouro Group.

Something had to change...

Over the last seven years, Luis has managed one of these buildings with fluorescent lighting. But as time went on, so did the frustrations. Frequent malfunctions, inefficiencies, and high maintenance costs made it clear: something had to change.

I used to work with another lighting brand, but the experience just wasn’t sustainable, I needed something better—something built to last and tailored for the demands of poultry farming.

That’s when Luis connected with Inoxnorma, the official Fancom representative in Portugal and a trusted partner deeply embedded in the poultry sector. With 90% of their business dedicated to serving poultry farmers, Inoxnorma brought insight, expertise—and a fresh recommendation: HATO Agricultural Lighting.

After careful evaluation, Luis decided to equip his brand-new poultry facility with HATO’s lighting system. The decision wasn’t just about technology—it was about investing in long-term reliability, better animal welfare, and operational peace of mind.

Seamless Installation, Immediate Impact

The installation process was handled entirely by Inoxnorma. According to Luis, “It was smooth from start to finish. The integration with our systems went perfectly. Everything worked as promised.”

From day one, the difference was clear. HATO’s lighting system delivered consistent, optimal light levels across the entire facility. For Luis and his chickens, it was a game-changer.

“Lighting might seem like a small detail, but it has a massive impact on the animals,” he says. “With HATO, the environment became more stable and predictable. That’s key for healthy growth and uniformity.”

Beyond animal well-being, there was another major win: peace of mind. The maintenance issues that once plagued Luis’s daily operations became a thing of the past.

“Fluorescent lights failed us often. There were always repairs, downtime, and extra costs. With HATO, we’ve seen none of that. It’s simply reliable.”

Built for Poultry. Built to Last.

What attracted Luis most to HATO’s solution was its durability in the demanding poultry house environment. Dust, humidity, and temperature swings are no match for a system built with farmers—and animals—in mind.

“HATO doesn’t just sell lights. They deliver systems made for the real world we work in every day. It’s technology with purpose.” - Luis Neto

From energy efficiency to long-term durability, the value was immediately clear. Not only is the system cost-effective in the long run, but it also contributes to better overall flock health—something every farmer values deeply.

“In this business, if your chickens thrive, so does your farm. And HATO lighting helps us get there.”

A Vision for the Future

For Luis Neto, technology is more than a trend—it’s the key to the future of farming. And he believes solutions like HATO are at the heart of that future.

“Farming is changing fast. Between AI, automation, and smart lighting systems, we’re entering a new era. And that’s exciting. But the most important thing is still animal welfare. If we can combine smart tech with care for the animals, we’re on the right path.”


Luis sees HATO’s solutions as a vital part of that transformation—not just for his farm, but for the industry as a whole.

“Lighting that’s both efficient and animal-friendly isn’t just good for business—it’s good for the planet, too. And that’s something I’m proud to be part of.”