mission statement
   
 

Since 1977, Cravo has been helping it's customers increase their productivity and profitability through the use of retractable roof systems. From it's modest beginnings as a manufacturer of retractable dump truck tarp systems and curtain systems for greenhouses to it's current success as the leader in retractable roofs worldwide, Cravo has held steadfastly to it's commitment of innovation and customer service.

From 1981 to 2005, Cravo was focussed on creating better growing environments for plants though innovative retractable roof greenhouses which helped growers take advantage of both the natural outdoor environment and the greenhouse environment.

In 2005 and 2006, the use of Cravo retractable roofs expanded into covering outdoor retail space at Garden Centers and Waterparks. Our customers told us that because our retractable roofs are the most cost effective available, that they could cover large areas that previously would have been cost prohibitive. This lead to Cravo's redefining it's business from being a manufacturer of retractable roof greenhouses to "retractable roofs for commercial greenhouses, retail garden centers, livestock barns, amusement parks and sports areas. Our new vision statement of "Creating a better environment for people plants and animals now reflects our approach to creating more natural, healthy environments in which we live, play, shop and grow our food.  

   
  history
   
 

At Cravo, we are proud of our history of innovation, product excellence and exceptional customer service.

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1976 1978 1983
The founders of Cravo manufacture retractable tarpaulin systems for the trucking industry Cravo begins designing and manufacturing curtain systems for shade, heat retention and blackout conditions inside greenhouses The first motorized retractable shadehouse is designed and installed in Thunder Bay, Ontario
     
1987 1988 1991
The first retractable flat roof house for winter protection is installed in a shadehouse in Florida The first retractable shade system is installed above a gutter connected greenhouse in Florida The first prototype A-frame retractable roof greenhouse is manufactured and erected
     
1993 1997 2005
The retractable A-frame greenhouse is commercially introduced The first triple layer retractable roof greenhouse (greenhouse roof, shade/heat retention curtain, and retractable insect net) is installed in California Cravo finishes first major retail greenhouse project which wins Garden Center of the year
     
2006 2007  
Cravo Greenhouses are the first retractable roof  in the world over a water park When Petitti Garden Centers opened their newest store on the West side of Cleveland, they worked with Cravo to cover the entire outdoor shopping area  
     
   
 
 
 
       
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