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Bergcamp and Degramec together invented 'potting plan 3.0' for the nursery
"With this potting robot, we are not only more efficient, we can also have more plants in the greenhouse"
Bergcamp Nursey worked together with Degramec to improve the potting process of the nursery. Now they have come up with a solution specifically aimed at the nursery's needs: 'Potting plan 3.0'. Walter van den Berg of Bergcamp nursery and Maarten Acke of Degramec tell us more about it. Maarten and Walter…
Setting instructions: Single-row pot dispenser M000
Mayer's reliable single-row pot dispenser M000 is not only quick and easy to set, but another advantage of this dispenser is its exclusively mechanical design. This means that no compressed air is required on the machines, and the wear and maintenance caused by a pneumatic cylinder is non-existent. The…
A dust-free working environment at Van der Voort plants
Van der Voort is a pot plant grower from Honselersdijk in the Netherlands. Van der Voort opts for the total concept of different types of plants, pot sizes, and decorative materials. A clean working environment is part of this total concept. For this reason, Van der Voort has invested in a Stefix 95…
New innovative tool to clean the greenhouse
Getting ready for crop rotation or want to ensure there's no build-up of pests, viruses and diseases in cut leaves? Keeping your greenhouse clean should be high on your priority list. These growers have found an innovative way to do so. Benefits: No need to invest too much money nor to install many…
Study shows gardening can cultivate better mental health
Many longtime gardeners will tell you that the garden is their happy place. New research suggests that many people may indeed reap mental health benefits from working with plants — even if they’ve never gardened before. In a study published in the journal “PLOS ONE,” University of Florida scientists…
45 Havatec Twisters already put to work
Since the introduction of the Havatec Twister in 2020, many companies have already started making hand-turned bouquets automatically. The Twister makes bouquets of 10 to 35 stems, is available in various models, and is in operation in multiple countries. Installations can be found in America, Canada, the…
Terrazza MC launches Geotex Pro"Cleaning machine reduces need for expensive algae control chemicals"
Terrazza MC® exhibits at Greentech this week and introduces the Geotex Pro for the first time in Amsterdam. This ecological cleaning and weed removal machine was developed for the nursery sectors. "The Geotex PRO® assists with the maintenance and cleaning of geotextile surfaces within the greenhouse area. Geotex…
Refurbished bucket, tray and crate washers: the budget-friendly, sustainable alternative
Annie and Jan Janssen, founders of Limex, were already building robust and flexible washing machines 30 years ago with the idea that they would be easy to overhaul in the future. Using advanced technology, Limex can breathe new life into even the oldest machines to continue providing good washing…
