Bosman Van Zaal to build 1,5 ha pilot project in Egypt

Bosman Van Zaal had the chance to receive visitors from Egypt during the Fruit Logistica 2016 in Berlin. The Egyptian team was on a survey and orientation mission about possible candidates for design and supply of a complete greenhouse project.

From that moment their Technical Sales Consultant Mr. Rami Alsouqi was in contact and negotiation with the Egyptian party about different technical requirements for the greenhouse based on crop requirements and climate data analysis made by Bosman Van Zaal. The persistence and continuous efforts of the Bosman Van Zaal organization brought a positive result which is signing a contract for a pilot greenhouse project in Egypt with The Arab Organization for Industrialization (AOI).

3D impression of the pilot greenhouse project

The greenhouse area is about 1.5 ha consisting of glasshouse and plastic house with a technical service area in between. The design is based on growing tomato and sweet pepper, beside the greenhouse structure the project includes all systems such as ventilation, screens, heating, cooling, irrigation, cultivation systems (hanging gutters and mobile benches), electrical and control systems in addition to necessary equipment for handling the crop such as a seeding machine, hydraulic scissor lift trolleys, plant protection equipment, harvest trolley, cold storage etc.

Since signing the contract in the middle of June 2016, the teams of engineering and export projects at Bosman Van Zaal have been engaged in technical designs and manufacturing of all required parts and systems in order to start the project at the site soon.

Group picture of Egyptian delegation with Bosman Van Zaal

Egypt has very ambitious plans, not only for the greenhouse sector, but also to strengthen the whole agricultural sector in general. Therefore, a presidential delegation from Egypt led by Egyptian Minister of Agriculture Mr. Essam Fayed visited the Netherlands last week. The delegation was guided by the Agricultural Counsellor at the Embassy of the Kingdom of the Netherlands in Cairo and Mr. Joep Hendricks from Gygga B.V.

Presentation by Mr. Rami Alsouqi about the company's specialties and activities

Mr. Henk Peek with Egyptian Minster of Agriculture in discussion about the importance of the greenhouse sector in Egypt

Mr. Henk Peek and Mr. Marco Braam with Mr. Moustafa Salama in the factory of Bosman Van Zaal

Mr. Essam Fayed, Minister of Agriculture, listening to the latest development in the field of greenhouse horticulture

The delegation visited Bosman Van Zaal and was received by Mr. Henk Peek (CEO), Mr. Marco Braam (COO) and Mr. Rami Alsouqi (Technical Sales Consultant). The delegation had a short general presentation about the company, then a tour in the factories located in Aalsmeer and De Kwakel, and were impressed by the company capabilities and activities.

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