With a clear vision for the future, father and son Ilsink see opportunities for Mobilane to continue offering sustainable solutions worldwide. Their goal is to apply innovative green systems, such as living green walls, green roofs, and facades, in even more places. By doing so, they aim not only to enhance the livability of cities […]
Mobilane strongly believes in the measurable impact of its products and is committed to scientifically demonstrating these effects. By collaborating with universities, colleges, and independent institutes, Mobilane can showcase the benefits of green solutions, such as fine dust capture, acoustic improvement, and biodiversity enhancement. In 2023, Mobilane was approached by SGS Search, a renowned international […]
As a complement to its commercial LivePictures, Mobilane developed a consumer variant: the LivePicture GO. This vertical plant painting is lighter and more compact than its predecessor, specifically designed for use in homes, kitchens, and gardens. In addition to ornamental plants, the LivePicture GO is also suitable for herbs such as mint, thyme, parsley, and […]
After research on fine dust reduction with hedera hedges in collaboration with Staffordshire University, Mobilane engaged with the landscape architecture department to discuss air quality in English cities. With greening and air quality as priorities, Mobilane was selected to supply its green screens for the green My School project, an initiative launched at a primary […]
In 2016, the world’s largest manufacturer of sporting goods opened a new European distribution center in Laakdal, Belgium. For this iconic project, the owner aimed to create a green facade, ultimately choosing Mobilane. The result was an impressive LivePanel green wall with a surface area of over 2,000 m², incorporating approximately 100,000 plants. This achievement […]
Mobilane strives to substantiate the effectiveness of its products as thoroughly as possible. This enables the company to offer customers not only aesthetic solutions but also measurable benefits that contribute to a more sustainable and healthier living environment. While it was already known that Hedera helix ‘Woerner’ can capture particulate matter, Mobilane aimed to scientifically […]
The nursery in Leersum, situated adjacent to a nature reserve, offered no room for expansion. As a result, modernization at that location was postponed while the Darthuizer Group made plans to relocate. Father and son Ilsink recognized that the future of the company lay in innovative green solutions, such as hedges and green walls. This […]
The architectural world demanded vertical greenery that offered more variety than the traditional hedera or hedge. There was a need for a flexible system with a wide range of plants that was easy to use. Mobilane’s R&D team set to work developing an innovative green facade system. By experimenting with rock wool panels, which served […]
At the age of 23, Alexander Ilsink, the youngest son of then-CEO Guido Ilsink, began his career with the Darthuizer Group as an account manager. In this role, he dealt with the company’s sales activities. In 2013, Alexander turned his attention specifically to Mobilane and played a key role in the introduction of LivePicture. For […]
2004 – Introduction of the official dealer network Shortly after the launch of Mobilane, the company began working with a network of official dealers. These include both large and small businesses in the sectors of horticulture, landscape architecture, and interior planting. Over time, this network has expanded to include interior design and construction companies. The […]
With the growing focus on sustainability, Mobilane expanded its expertise from hedges and green walls to green roofs. The company started by importing a green roof system from Italy, but soon pursued more local production. The goal was not only to reduce its carbon footprint, but also to reduce transportation costs. Indeed, after rainfall, the […]
O2 Arena: A green revolution in London Following the success of the green facade in Monaco, interest also came from London. In 2008, Mobilane was approached to install green facades on the O2 Arena, the event complex originally built as the Millennium Dome to celebrate the new millennium. Mobilane’s WallPlanter walls were applied to clad […]
As Mobilane grew, the international demand for turnkey green solutions increased. This soon led to the need for its own offices in England and Germany. Five years after its founding, the slogan “Born in the Netherlands, grown worldwide” became a reality. During the Four Oaks Trade Show in England, the Green Screens received a lot […]
With the founding of Mobilane in 2000, the Darthuizer Group took another step in green innovation. The first product line, the “Mix hedge,” was born from the vision of Guido Ilsink, who recognized the shifting market need for shrubs and hedges in a timely manner. Although not everyone in the company shared his enthusiasm, Guido […]
In the 1960s and 1970s, increasing attention was paid to the fragility of the environment. Publications at home and abroad urged care in dealing with nature and the environment, leading to the rise of ecological green space management. This brought a new approach to park management and called for innovations in products and plant assortment. […]
What started as Guido Ilsink’s hobby grew into a thriving company that is now the market leader in creating a colourful experience in towns and villages. In the early 1990s, Guido Ilsink spotted a flower box that had been sold to a local municipality. With his expertise in green space management, he realised that storing […]
In 1995, the Hague municipality had plans for renovation. This meant that a large chestnut tree was ‘in the way’. The municipality preferred not to cut it down but moving it seemed almost impossible. Guido Ilsink decided to go for it. The preparation took two years. It involved a chestnut measuring 10 by 10 metres. […]
With the arrival of Guido Louis Ilsink, marketing took centre stage within the company. His commercial acumen and wanderlust contributed significantly to the company’s growth. As a member of the second generation of Ilsink to take over the helm, he brought with him an innovative vision and a passion for innovation. Guido Louis Ilsink made […]
A total of five editions of the Darthuizer Vademecum were published. Four of these were compiled with the cooperation of Louis Ilsink, while the fifth edition came about with the contribution of his son Guido Ilsink. This internationally highly regarded reference work comprises no less than 496 pages in the current fifth edition, equipped with […]
Developing new plant species and varieties was a fondness of Louis Ilsink. He was a dendrologist and collected, introduced and also developed many plants in his lifetime. Finding disease-resistant plants has always been the common thread in breeding. There are now more than 300 new plant introductions in Ilsink’s name, and this development continues. During […]
With the arrival of Louis Ilsink, a completely new phase began in the development of Darthuizer Boomkwekerijen. The company grew remarkably quickly in both quality and quantity within a short period. This was due to the business philosophy, which has been further developed over time but still forms the foundation of every decision and action […]
On August 19, 1926, Piet Hasselman started his long-desired tree nursery. After a merger, a company relocation to De Bilt, and ultimately a bankruptcy, Piet returned to Leersum in 1935 and started again. This time, he partnered with Louis Ilsink, which proved to be a very successful match. This laid the foundation for the company […]
