"Our answer to pressure in the industry is performance"

Under the motto "Innovation Performance," Pöppelmann TEKU® will be presenting high-performance solutions for professional horticulture at IPM 2026 in Essen from January 27 to 30, 2026. The focus of the trade fair presentation will be on innovations that increase efficiency, accelerate processes, close cycles, and at the same time offer high availability.

"Horticulture is under severe pressure due to rising costs, a shortage of skilled workers, and demanding sales markets. Our answer is performance. Especially in challenging times, our goal is to offer horticulture solutions that simplify processes, close cycles, and support economic success," affirms Sven Hoping, Division Manager at Pöppelmann TEKU.

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Innovation performance: developed with practical application in mind, quickly brought to market
The plastics specialist from Lohne once again demonstrated its innovative strength last year: 29 new products were developed and brought to market maturity in 2025 alone and are the focus of the IPM presentation. These include the new VCL/VCM series, which is specifically designed to meet the requirements of modern horticultural businesses. The plant pots combine optimized pot geometry with high automation suitability and support good plant growth through targeted drainage and ventilation. Another highlight is the new MAO hanging basket series, which impresses with its bottom construction enabling plant cultivation on ebb and flood floors as well as drip and mat irrigation. The rapid implementation of new products is made possible by the in-house toolmaking facility in Lohne and close cooperation with horticultural businesses, whose practical experience is continuously incorporated into the further development of the products.

Circular performance: Closing cycles, conserving resources
Another focus of Pöppelmann TEKU's trade fair presentation is Circular Performance: All new products expand the Circular360 closed-loop product range, meaning they are 100 percent recyclable and have been awarded the Blue Angel seal of approval and the cyclos-HTP certificate. The closed-loop product range is complemented by new reusable trays and a return system for plant pots and trays.

Service & speed performance: "reliable and ready for the season"
Pöppelmann TEKU also sets standards in terms of delivery reliability and quality. With a storage capacity of 27,000 pallet spaces, equivalent to an area of around 3.5 soccer fields, the horticultural specialist has built up high stocks specifically for the season. Over 90 percent delivery reliability, even for short-notice orders, and 99.9 percent product quality underscore the reliability of the Lohner-based company. This performance promise is complemented by particularly fast sample shipping.