--- title: PIPP Case Study - Sozo Life image: https://elevate.pipphorticulture.com/hubfs/Sozo-2.jpg --- [Skip to content](https://elevate.pipphorticulture.com/pipp-case-study-sozo#main-content) ![Pipp Horticulture](https://elevate.pipphorticulture.com/hubfs/Logo_nomiddle-2.png) ![Sozo_Horizontal_Color](https://elevate.pipphorticulture.com/hubfs/Sozo_Horizontal_Color.svg) ## **CASE STUDY** Sozo has a world-class operational facility with 40+ cultivars, leading genetics, and consistently high total cannabinoids and terpenoids. Sozo is committed to using technology, methods, and tools that inspire innovation and maximize sustainability. ![Scroll-Down-white](https://elevate.pipphorticulture.com/hs-fs/hubfs/Scroll-Down-white.gif?width=150&height=113&name=Scroll-Down-white.gif "Scroll-Down-white") ![Goals](https://elevate.pipphorticulture.com/hs-fs/hubfs/Goals.png?width=300&height=150&name=Goals.png "Goals") ![Plant-LW-Icon](https://elevate.pipphorticulture.com/hs-fs/hubfs/Plant-LW-Icon.png?width=150&height=150&name=Plant-LW-Icon.png "Plant-LW-Icon") GROW vertically to maximize canopy space in a set footprint ![Aisle-LW-Icon](https://elevate.pipphorticulture.com/hs-fs/hubfs/Aisle-LW-Icon.png?width=150&height=150&name=Aisle-LW-Icon.png "Aisle-LW-Icon") MOVEMENT  of aisles for a better workflow ![Optimize-LW-Icon](https://elevate.pipphorticulture.com/hs-fs/hubfs/Optimize-LW-Icon.png?width=150&height=150&name=Optimize-LW-Icon.png "Optimize-LW-Icon") INCREASE OUTPUT per square footage ## ABOUT SOZO Sozo cultivates, processes (concentrate), and sells quality cannabis products in stores they feel good about. No shortcuts here. They believe plants grown with care produce better outcomes. Whether it’s trichome-encrusted flower or top-quality concentrates, the better the input, the better the output. Each step of their cultivation process comes with a deep sense of care. From the moment seeds are planted, they nurture cultivars to retain full terpene and cannabinoid expression. [GET A CUSTOM PLAN](https://elevate.pipphorticulture.com/pipp-case-study-sozo#sozo-quote) ![SOZO](https://elevate.pipphorticulture.com/hubfs/SOZO.jpg) ## PLANNING Pipp’s team of in-house designers, engineers, and experienced cultivation experts designed a mobile cultivation system that integrated with the other components necessary for successful operation, such as lighting, airflow, irrigation, and drainage systems. All of these tools help Sozo ensure that they are producing the highest quality products possible for their customers. [GET A CUSTOM PLAN](https://elevate.pipphorticulture.com/pipp-case-study-sozo#sozo-quote) ## THE SOLUTION Pipp Horticulture worked with Sozo to implement multi-level Mobile Vertical Racking Systems that allowed them to create **70% more canopy space**, totaling 24,824 sq. ft. in their Detroit cultivation facility. This, along with additional grow solutions such as the ELEVATE™ Platform System, allowed Sozo to greatly improve their workflows and increase their overall output per square footage. [GET A CUSTOM PLAN](https://elevate.pipphorticulture.com/pipp-case-study-sozo#sozo-quote) Mechanical-Assist Mobile Carriage Cannabis Vertical Grow Racks ABS Combination Grow Tray ELEVATE™ Platform System Nesting Cannabis Drying Rack Drying Cart ## TOOLS FOR SUCCESS To further improve the efficiency of their grow operation, Sozo added Pipp’s revolutionary ELEVATE™ Platform System, which allows growers to safely access plants on the upper level. They also used products such as ABS Combination Grow Trays and Drying Carts/Racks to allow them to easily access, transport, and care for the plants. [GET A CUSTOM PLAN](https://elevate.pipphorticulture.com/pipp-case-study-sozo#sozo-quote) ![Results](https://elevate.pipphorticulture.com/hs-fs/hubfs/Results2.png?width=994&height=300&name=Results2.png "Results") ![Lebels-LW-Icon](https://elevate.pipphorticulture.com/hs-fs/hubfs/Lebels-LW-Icon.png?width=150&height=150&name=Lebels-LW-Icon.png "Lebels-LW-Icon") MULTI-TIER cultivation system installed ![Alert-LW-Icon](https://elevate.pipphorticulture.com/hs-fs/hubfs/Alert-LW-Icon.png?width=150&height=150&name=Alert-LW-Icon.png "Alert-LW-Icon") A SAFER  with movable aisles and easy access to upper levels ![Odometer-LW-Icon](https://elevate.pipphorticulture.com/hs-fs/hubfs/Odometer-LW-Icon.png?width=150&height=150&name=Odometer-LW-Icon.png "Odometer-LW-Icon") 70% CANOPY INCREASE with 24,824 sq. ft. of canopy created ![Jacqara Jackson](https://elevate.pipphorticulture.com/hs-fs/hubfs/Jacqera.png?width=200&height=199&name=Jacqera.png "Jacqara Jackson") ##### “The Pipp ELEVATE™ Platform System has been a complete game changer!” *Jacqara Jackson, Flower Manager at SOZO* ## GET A CUSTOM DESIGN Ready to step up your grow? Optimize your space and get the most out of your indoor cultivation facility with a free design plan from our racking experts.   ![Pipp Horticulture](https://elevate.pipphorticulture.com/hs-fs/hubfs/Logo_nomiddle-2.png?width=200&height=86&name=Logo_nomiddle-2.png "Pipp Horticulture") Based near Grand Rapids, MI, Pipp Horticulture is the industry-leading provider of vertical farming and space optimization solutions. Our vertical mobile cultivation racks, Greenhaus grow trays, and innovative cart systems, create and optimize space for commercial agricultural facilities. We manufacture, design, and install products to optimize operational space throughout the cultivation, post-harvest, and distribution stages.