AIPH adds new members, continuing growth

The International Association of Horticultural Producers (AIPH) has welcomed new members over the last year as associations representing the interests of the ornamental horticulture industry recognise the benefit of working together for a better future.

During this period AIPH has welcomed the following new Full Members:

Irish Hardy Nursery Stock Association (IHNA), Ireland
Association of Colombian Flower Exporters (Asocolflores), Colombia
Ministry of Municipality & Environment, State of Qatar

In addition, many businesses and organisations supplying and servicing the industry have joined as Affiliate Members over the last year:

GlobalGap, Germany
Wageningen University, The Netherlands
Lehei GmbH, Germany
Greentech, The Netherlands
Gardensa, Turkey
HPP Exhibitions, The Netherlands
Dummen Orange, The Netherlands
Alessandro Rosso Marketing & Expo, Italy
Big Dome, Chinese Taipei

Commenting on this surge in membership AIPH Secretary General, Tim Briercliffe, comments: “It is great to see industry associations and related businesses and organisations recognising the benefits that come from membership of AIPH. As globalisation takes hold it becomes more and more important for countries to collaborate together to grow this industry and champion the power of plants.”

For a full list of AIPH Full and Affiliate Members see www.aiph.org/members/aiph-member-organisations. Full membership costs 1,500 euro per year and Affiliate Membership 500 euro per year. For further information about the benefits of membership see www.aiph.org/join-aiph