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Cultivate 2019, Columbus, United States

Let's start with the best novelty of the show: little Nils is the latest addition to the Fiberlane company! In the photo with his crew Joel Kruehler, Guido Cabas and of course Saskia Reimann.
Let's start with the best novelty of the show: little Nils is the latest addition to the Fiberlane company! In the photo with his crew Joel Kruehler, Guido Cabas and of course Saskia Reimann.
Joek van der Zeeuw with Van Dijk Heating, Ton Versteeg with BOM Greenhouses & Gert-Jan Zantinght with Zantingh
Joek van der Zeeuw with Van Dijk Heating, Ton Versteeg with BOM Greenhouses & Gert-Jan Zantinght with Zantingh
The team with Total Energy Group has found a new crew member.
The team with Total Energy Group has found a new crew member.
Josh Gauche & Peter Ollevier with Phormium, presenting screening solutions for various crops, climates & wishes.
Josh Gauche & Peter Ollevier with Phormium, presenting screening solutions for various crops, climates & wishes.
In the mystic mist are Vincenzo Russo & Antonella Migliozzi with Vifra. In addition to their high pressure fog system their dryers are of high popularity in US & Canada.
In the mystic mist are Vincenzo Russo & Antonella Migliozzi with Vifra. In addition to their high pressure fog system their dryers are of high popularity in US & Canada.
Ruben Lensing with Sudlac shows the Eclipse, a removable white shading paint for greenhouses.
Ruben Lensing with Sudlac shows the Eclipse, a removable white shading paint for greenhouses.
The team with HortAmericas. During the show amongst other things the new Arize Element Top Light, the L1000, was launched by Current powered by GE, and Hort Americas and Current announced their partnership for LED lighting. Read more about it here.

The team with HortAmericas. During the show amongst other things the new Arize Element Top Light, the L1000, was launched by Current powered by GE, and Hort Americas and Current announced their partnership for LED lighting. Read more about it here.

Edward Verbakel & Bart Kester of VB Greenhouses & VB Climate
Edward Verbakel & Bart Kester of VB Greenhouses & VB Climate
Ruud van Aperen with MJ-Tech & Freddy Sarkis with Meteor are visiting John Froese, John Quiring & Mark Duczman with ThermoEnergy.
Ruud van Aperen with MJ-Tech & Freddy Sarkis with Meteor are visiting John Froese, John Quiring & Mark Duczman with ThermoEnergy.
The Excalibur Plastics team - or is it more a family? In the photo Dean Colasanti, David Boutros, Josh Carnevale & Mike Garganta. The company supplies amongst others greenhouse plastic, energy curtains, woven groundcover & water storage tanks to the North American and Mexican industry and has been expanding steadily since they were founded in 2002.
The Excalibur Plastics team - or is it more a family? In the photo Dean Colasanti, David Boutros, Josh Carnevale & Mike Garganta. The company supplies amongst others greenhouse plastic, energy curtains, woven groundcover & water storage tanks to the North American and Mexican industry and has been expanding steadily since they were founded in 2002.
Visitors for the team with Richel. Philippe Maigret & Barthelemy Richel are explaining more about their complete solutions for the greenhouse industry.
Visitors for the team with Richel. Philippe Maigret & Barthelemy Richel are explaining more about their complete solutions for the greenhouse industry.
The demand for lighting solutions is high in North America. This goes for vegetables, vertical farms & cannabis projects.
The demand for lighting solutions is high in North America. This goes for vegetables, vertical farms & cannabis projects.
Some serious amount of horticultural history captured in one photo. Combined there's more than 5 centuries of horticultural experience in this photo and at least the double amount of stories to be told - cheers to that! Mike Faber with BFG Supply, Arie Luiten with Luiten Greenhouses, Bert Neeft & Cees van Zeijl with Total Energy Group, Michael Essig with V&VNoordland Inc / Alumig Greenhouse Systems, Arie Boot with Gakon, Johan van den Beukel with Beukel's Greenhouse Services and Gill van der Drift with Mountain High Greenhouse Constructions.
Some serious amount of horticultural history captured in one photo. Combined there's more than 5 centuries of horticultural experience in this photo and at least the double amount of stories to be told - cheers to that! 
Mike Faber with BFG Supply, Arie Luiten with Luiten Greenhouses, Bert Neeft & Cees van Zeijl with Total Energy Group, Michael Essig with V&VNoordland Inc / Alumig Greenhouse Systems, Arie Boot with Gakon, Johan van den Beukel with Beukel's Greenhouse Services and Gill van der Drift with Mountain High Greenhouse Constructions.
The team with Priva North America was of course present on the show. 
The team with Priva North America was of course present on the show. 
Of course not to be missed at the show were Luigi Pezzon with Pati International & & Vittorio Genuardi with Idromeccanica Lucchini
Of course not to be missed at the show were Luigi Pezzon with Pati International & & Vittorio Genuardi with Idromeccanica Lucchini
The A.M.A. family! It was a special year for A.M.A. Horticulture - and not just because their product range gains more and more ground amongst growers all over. This year Rick Bradt took part in the Brain Tumour Walk, both in Netherlands and in Windsor. Read all about it here: https://www.floraldaily.com/article/9107521/rick-bradt-s-brain-tumour-walk-2019/ 
The A.M.A. family! It was a special year for A.M.A. Horticulture - and not just because their product range gains more and more ground amongst growers all over. This year Rick Bradt took part in the Brain Tumour Walk, both in Netherlands and in Windsor. Read all about it here: https://www.floraldaily.com/article/9107521/rick-bradt-s-brain-tumour-walk-2019/ 
Wim Roosen & Siby Joseph with Dutch Plantin were of course present, but this year they also brought Jake Houweling (left). He takes care of the joint-venture that was formed earlier this year by Houweling Horticulture and Dutch Plantin, to provide more service to North American growers:https://www.hortidaily.com/article/9076205/dutch-plantin-and-houweling-join-forces-in-canada/ 
Wim Roosen & Siby Joseph with Dutch Plantin were of course present, but this year they also brought Jake Houweling (left). He takes care of the joint-venture that was formed earlier this year by Houweling Horticulture and Dutch Plantin, to provide more service to North American growers:
https://www.hortidaily.com/article/9076205/dutch-plantin-and-houweling-join-forces-in-canada/ 
There was a lot of attention for their products.
There was a lot of attention for their products.
Helper Robotech was present at the show of course, showing their grafting solutions. In the photo Jeremy Park & Chang Joon.
Helper Robotech was present at the show of course, showing their grafting solutions. In the photo Jeremy Park & Chang Joon.
Pieter Kwakernaak, Martin Jensen & Luis Trujilo with Hoogendoorn Americas
Pieter Kwakernaak, Martin Jensen & Luis Trujilo with Hoogendoorn Americas
Launching Argus Live! The team with Argus launched Argus Live, providing mobile access to your climate control tools in an easy and accessible way. Read more about it here.
Launching Argus Live! The team with Argus launched Argus Live, providing mobile access to your climate control tools in an easy and accessible way. Read more about it here.
The team with Koppert USA 
The team with Koppert USA 
Sylvain Blais & Simard-Frenette Etienne with Harnois Industries. 
Sylvain Blais & Simard-Frenette Etienne with Harnois Industries. 
Svensson’s Americas subsidiary is undertaking a major expansion at its Charlotte, North Carolina location, adding 30,000 sq ft of warehouses to the existing 28,000 sq feet warehouse and office space. The expansion is expected to be complete by the end of the summer. In the photo Stella Thomas, Sergio Eulloqui, Marcel Nouel, Matt Bonavita, Gina Misenheimer and Mauricio Manotas. 
Svensson’s Americas subsidiary is undertaking a major expansion at its Charlotte, North Carolina location, adding 30,000 sq ft of warehouses to the existing 28,000 sq feet warehouse and office space. The expansion is expected to be complete by the end of the summer. In the photo Stella Thomas, Sergio Eulloqui, Marcel Nouel, Matt Bonavita, Gina Misenheimer and Mauricio Manotas. 
The reason that they are all happy? Best coffee on the show of course, and provided with a logo of your choice. 
The reason that they are all happy? Best coffee on the show of course, and provided with a logo of your choice. 
Tanner Luckenbill, Eliane Hembree & Eli Shalmon of Pelemix
Tanner Luckenbill, Eliane Hembree & Eli Shalmon of Pelemix
Peggy Chen with Megaphoton
Peggy Chen with Megaphoton
Wayne Lickes & Benjamin Maritn with Cravo.
Wayne Lickes & Benjamin Maritn with Cravo.
Nick Boelen & Ron van der Knaap with Van der Knaap Group.
Nick Boelen & Ron van der Knaap with Van der Knaap Group.
David Wagner, Doug Miller & Chelsea Palmer with Illumitex. 
David Wagner, Doug Miller & Chelsea Palmer with Illumitex. 
Rachel Grover with Grodan shows the Grodan Vital, a stonewool substrate slab to grow vegetable plants in high tech cultivation. It is one of the many solutions Grodan offers to growers.
Rachel Grover with Grodan shows the Grodan Vital, a stonewool substrate slab to grow vegetable plants in high tech cultivation. It is one of the many solutions Grodan offers to growers.
Ruud van Aperen, Jurnjan van den Bremer & Peter van den Bemd with MJ-Tech. Their high-pressure fog systems are doing well in North-America.
Ruud van Aperen, Jurnjan van den Bremer & Peter van den Bemd with MJ-Tech. Their high-pressure fog systems are doing well in North-America.
Spring Zhu of Beijing Sangreen also invests in the future by explaining the benefits of indoor growing to young growers.
Spring Zhu of Beijing Sangreen also invests in the future by explaining the benefits of indoor growing to young growers.
Paul Jaeger and Daphne Brogdon with Micro Grow Systems, showing their MicroCool solutions and sharing insights on creating the best climate in various crops.
Paul Jaeger and Daphne Brogdon with Micro Grow Systems, showing their MicroCool solutions and sharing insights on creating the best climate in various crops.
Jay Marshall & Joel Cheney with Thrive Agritech.
Jay Marshall & Joel Cheney with Thrive Agritech.
Peter Vos, Hugo Paans, Corne Verduijn & Cock van Bommel with Erfgoed.
Peter Vos, Hugo Paans, Corne Verduijn & Cock van Bommel with Erfgoed.
There's a moment where Andrew Pidgeon with Fibredust can talk to us seriously about how the Fibredust products help growers all over the world and how the business grows continuously...
There's a moment where Andrew Pidgeon with Fibredust can talk to us seriously about how the Fibredust products help growers all over the world and how the business grows continuously...
And there is a time Rone Wyatt with Blackmore joins in and even though we try to talk about the Kush Kitt there's no serious moment to be found :)
And there is a time Rone Wyatt with Blackmore joins in and even though we try to talk about the Kush Kitt there's no serious moment to be found :)
As always the TTA solutions attract many visitors.
As always the TTA solutions attract many visitors.
Dennis Clark with O2 Grow & Dion Graber with Micro Farms.
Dennis Clark with O2 Grow & Dion Graber with Micro Farms.
The team with T.O. Plastics.
The team with T.O. Plastics.
T.O. Plastics launched their 72 Star tray with an open bottom, especially designed for plants in need of air pruning.
T.O. Plastics launched their 72 Star tray with an open bottom, especially designed for plants in need of air pruning.
Prins USA again was present with their partners Stolze at the Cultivate. In the photo Justin Harding with Prins USA. 
Prins USA again was present with their partners Stolze at the Cultivate. In the photo Justin Harding with Prins USA. 
Leonardo Mannarelli with Arrigoni shows the agrotextiles of the company.
Leonardo Mannarelli with Arrigoni shows the agrotextiles of the company.
Alan Juncker & Klaas-Jan de Ruiter with Ten Cate. The company offers horticultural fabrics. 
Alan Juncker & Klaas-Jan de Ruiter with Ten Cate. The company offers horticultural fabrics. 
Visiting Cultivate was like coming home for Job Knook from the Dutch GreenTech exhibition, because most of the companies present here also make sure to be on the annual horticultural technique show in Amsterdam.
Visiting Cultivate was like coming home for Job Knook from the Dutch GreenTech exhibition, because most of the companies present here also make sure to be on the annual horticultural technique show in Amsterdam.
The Blackmore team (Joel, David Dobos & Lars Jensen) and Fabio Camisa (Da Ros) show the new container for hemp and cannabis motherstock. It was launched at the Cultivate and gained a lot of attention!https://www.mmjdaily.com/article/9125496/new-container-for-hemp-and-cannabis-motherstock-to-be-introduced-at-cultivate-2019/ 
The Blackmore team (Joel, David Dobos & Lars Jensen) and Fabio Camisa (Da Ros) show the new container for hemp and cannabis motherstock. It was launched at the Cultivate and gained a lot of attention!

https://www.mmjdaily.com/article/9125496/new-container-for-hemp-and-cannabis-motherstock-to-be-introduced-at-cultivate-2019/ 
It's nice that the Martin Stolze team was there and that we made this nice photo of Peter Bos, Peter Bos jr, Paul van der Wielen and Martin Stolze - but what everybody really wants to know is the secret of the shoes... so here we go.....
It's nice that the Martin Stolze team was there and that we made this nice photo of Peter Bos, Peter Bos jr, Paul van der Wielen and Martin Stolze - but what everybody really wants to know is the secret of the shoes... so here we go.....
And there is the secret being revealed! Even though the shoes might be orange, the base of the team is the Martin Stolze logo.
And there is the secret being revealed! Even though the shoes might be orange, the base of the team is the Martin Stolze logo.
Also a side event was the Cannabis & Hemp Conference that was organised by GPN, one day prior to the Cultivate. During this event Heliospectra showcased their new MITRA light.
Also a side event was the Cannabis & Hemp Conference that was organised by GPN, one day prior to the Cultivate. During this event Heliospectra showcased their new MITRA light.
Read more about the Mitra light here: https://www.hortidaily.com/article/9102354/modular-led-lighting-solution-lets-growers-customize-their-facility/  
Read more about the Mitra light here: https://www.hortidaily.com/article/9102354/modular-led-lighting-solution-lets-growers-customize-their-facility/  
The team with Conley’s  brought a solution for the vents in positive pressure greenhouses. In the photo David Branca, Gary Baze, Chris Kirschner, Armando Maciel & Dave Bishop.
The team with Conley’s  brought a solution for the vents in positive pressure greenhouses. In the photo David Branca, Gary Baze, Chris Kirschner, Armando Maciel & Dave Bishop.
The team with Lambert Peat Moss. The fourth-generation family-owned business developing innovative sphagnum peat moss-based horticultural products is growing rapidly.
The team with Lambert Peat Moss. The fourth-generation family-owned business developing innovative sphagnum peat moss-based horticultural products is growing rapidly.
The team with Bellpark & various of their suppliers, offering horticultural automation solutions to all kind of growers.
The team with Bellpark & various of their suppliers, offering horticultural automation solutions to all kind of growers.
Amongst the Bellpark products are DryGair, Mayer, Unifortes, Logitec Plus, Visser & AutoStix.
Amongst the Bellpark products are DryGair, Mayer, Unifortes, Logitec Plus, Visser & AutoStix.
Samuel Thomas & Arthur Trukhin with Strawberry Farms are visiting David with Bellpark Horticulture & Ziv Shaked with Drygair
Samuel Thomas & Arthur Trukhin with Strawberry Farms are visiting David with Bellpark Horticulture & Ziv Shaked with Drygair
Jan Mol, Fraukje van Breukelen & Arnold de Kievit with Oreon - and off course the little ducklings in the water tank, proving the water cooled fixtures indeed can stand the water. 
Jan Mol, Fraukje van Breukelen & Arnold de Kievit with Oreon - and off course the little ducklings in the water tank, proving the water cooled fixtures indeed can stand the water. 
Rob van Leeuwen, F&H Crone & Pieter Kruijt, Verkade Klimaat.
Rob van Leeuwen, F&H Crone & Pieter Kruijt, Verkade Klimaat.
Jan Koenekoop & Scott Fender with Jade Systems are visited by Pieter Kruijt, Verkade Klimaat (left) & Herman Verboom with HT Verboom Transportsystemen.
Jan Koenekoop & Scott Fender with Jade Systems are visited by Pieter Kruijt, Verkade Klimaat (left) & Herman Verboom with HT Verboom Transportsystemen.
Qi Liang & Frank Zhang with Kingpeng. After the show they paid a visit to various clients in the US and Canada, both grow markets for the greenhouse building company.
Qi Liang & Frank Zhang with Kingpeng. After the show they paid a visit to various clients in the US and Canada, both grow markets for the greenhouse building company.
Michael Bogolawski with Hanna Instruments, showing various of their measurement solutions.
Michael Bogolawski with Hanna Instruments, showing various of their measurement solutions.
Advanced Intelligent Systems (AIS) demonstrated BigTop at Cultivate’19, an unmanned ground vehicle that has been designed for agricultural use. Solutions for internal transport are hot right now. With labour being expensive and scarce and growing having some money to spend after a profitable year, it’s a logical combination.
Advanced Intelligent Systems (AIS) demonstrated BigTop at Cultivate’19, an unmanned ground vehicle that has been designed for agricultural use. Solutions for internal transport are hot right now. With labour being expensive and scarce and growing having some money to spend after a profitable year, it’s a logical combination.
Also automation solutions profit of this trend. In the photo Joe Smith, Ken Maynard, Scott Bowling, Jim Perkins& Joe Bycoskie with Agrinomix, showing the KV-XL pot filler.
Also automation solutions profit of this trend. In the photo Joe Smith, Ken Maynard, Scott Bowling, Jim Perkins& Joe Bycoskie with Agrinomix, showing the KV-XL pot filler.
Philips / Signify is doing great business in Canada & US at the moment.
Philips / Signify is doing great business in Canada & US at the moment.
Georgia Tawson & Drew Sheehan with Vostermans Ventilation.
Georgia Tawson & Drew Sheehan with Vostermans Ventilation.
Michiel de Jong, Warren Russen & Jason Verhoef with Moleaer, showing the Bloom 150 that’s being used by more and more growers in both the US as well as Europe. One of them is Kruidenaer, read their story here.
Michiel de Jong, Warren Russen & Jason Verhoef with Moleaer, showing the Bloom 150 that’s being used by more and more growers in both the US as well as Europe. One of them is Kruidenaer, read their story here.
Stephan Alsemgeest, Tyler Rodrigues, Sjors Kuijpers & Nico Niepce. Alweco & Westland Greenhouse Solutions have been partners for many years and offer their knowledge and products in screening technology to the North-American market. 
Stephan Alsemgeest, Tyler Rodrigues, Sjors Kuijpers & Nico Niepce. Alweco & Westland Greenhouse Solutions have been partners for many years and offer their knowledge and products in screening technology to the North-American market. 
Patrik & Helena Borenius, Tero Rapila & Ville Wilkman with Green Automation. 
Patrik & Helena Borenius, Tero Rapila & Ville Wilkman with Green Automation. 
Eric Highfield with Pure Green Farms. 
Eric Highfield with Pure Green Farms. 
The team with Bluelab showing their Pulse Meter, making it possible to measure the root zone.
The team with Bluelab showing their Pulse Meter, making it possible to measure the root zone.
United in Dutch Suppliers Group are Tom van Reeven (TK Topboiler), Arwin van Wees (SPX Flow), Herman Verboom (Verboom Logistics) & Gert-Jan Zantingh (Zantingh). Not in this photo but also part of the Cultivate team are Altisol & Steetec.
United in Dutch Suppliers Group are Tom van Reeven (TK Topboiler), Arwin van Wees (SPX Flow), Herman Verboom (Verboom Logistics) & Gert-Jan Zantingh (Zantingh). Not in this photo but also part of the Cultivate team are Altisol & Steetec.
Arwin van Wees (SPX Flow) & Bram van Steekelenburg (Steetec)
Arwin van Wees (SPX Flow) & Bram van Steekelenburg (Steetec)
David Eygenraam with VRE Systems is showing their drying racks and is visited by Butch Tomasko & Randy Shipley with VividGro.
David Eygenraam with VRE Systems is showing their drying racks and is visited by Butch Tomasko & Randy Shipley with VividGro.
Jeff Gibson with Link4. The company manufactures software and environmental controls for growers.
Jeff Gibson with Link4. The company manufactures software and environmental controls for growers.
Dennis van Alphen & Arthur Kroon with Total Energy
Dennis van Alphen & Arthur Kroon with Total Energy
Say US horticulture and say Mountain High. In the photo Gill & Mitchell van der Drift.
Say US horticulture and say Mountain High. In the photo Gill & Mitchell van der Drift.
Daryl Johnson with Bioline AgroSciences explains about the solutions to provide IPM
Daryl Johnson with Bioline AgroSciences explains about the solutions to provide IPM
Chad Gooley, James Partis, Mike Kovalycsik & Travis Grasser with Stuppy.
Chad Gooley, James Partis, Mike Kovalycsik & Travis Grasser with Stuppy.
Jom Olmsted, Jack Maruna, Paul Koole, Veronica Cervantes & Harman Gilbert with Biobest. Much attention for the solutions for medical cannabis and of course for the Asperello.
Jom Olmsted, Jack Maruna, Paul Koole, Veronica Cervantes & Harman Gilbert with Biobest. Much attention for the solutions for medical cannabis and of course for the Asperello.
Suzanne Wainwright with Buglady Consulting, active in supporting mainly cannabis growers achieving the right biological crop protection in their crop.
Suzanne Wainwright with Buglady Consulting, active in supporting mainly cannabis growers achieving the right biological crop protection in their crop.
Marco Wilschut & Jorg Swagemakers with Van Krimpen are showing the new water cup to Martin & Kim Stolze with Martin Stolze.
Marco Wilschut & Jorg Swagemakers with Van Krimpen are showing the new water cup to Martin & Kim Stolze with Martin Stolze.
Mike Rider & Darla Lanphear with Paul Boers
Mike Rider & Darla Lanphear with Paul Boers
The team with ET Grow got a lot of attention for their greenhouse management software, providing a solution to streamline greenhouse management.
The team with ET Grow got a lot of attention for their greenhouse management software, providing a solution to streamline greenhouse management.
Cultivate is also known for the side events, like this one with Phormium. Peter Ollevier explained in an informal setting about the four screens that were recently launched: PhormiTex Eclipse Dry, PhormiTex Crystal & Phormitex Noctis + Noctis V - or a blackout screen, a transparent energy screen and the woven white opaque screens.  
Cultivate is also known for the side events, like this one with Phormium. Peter Ollevier explained in an informal setting about the four screens that were recently launched: PhormiTex Eclipse Dry, PhormiTex Crystal & Phormitex Noctis + Noctis V - or a blackout screen, a transparent energy screen and the woven white opaque screens.  
The event was visited very well!
The event was visited very well!
Time to toast! You can leave that to Bert Neeft with Total Energy Group, Julie Gilbert -Vijverberg with G&V Greenhouse Solutions & Dave Burwell with LL Klink.
Time to toast! You can leave that to Bert Neeft with Total Energy Group, Julie Gilbert -Vijverberg with G&V Greenhouse Solutions & Dave Burwell with LL Klink.
Arjan van der Meer with Gakon & Geert-Willem van Weert with Vitotherm.
Arjan van der Meer with Gakon & Geert-Willem van Weert with Vitotherm.
Lars Jensen with Blackmore explaining about the various solutions for growers to a visitor on the Cultivate show
Lars Jensen with Blackmore explaining about the various solutions for growers to a visitor on the Cultivate show
David Langlois & Nathan George with Greenhouse Megastore
David Langlois & Nathan George with Greenhouse Megastore
The team with Promix. Last year they celebrated 50 years or growing, this year they are on their way to the next 50!
The team with Promix. Last year they celebrated 50 years or growing, this year they are on their way to the next 50!
Certis USA present at the show
Certis USA present at the show
Craig Adams & John Ryan with California Lightworks
Craig Adams & John Ryan with California Lightworks
With many of their products being shown on the Agrinomix booth, Ad Kranendonk, Ard Flier (both Flier Systems) and Wim Blijleven (Indigo Logistics) couldn't miss out on the Cultivate either.
With many of their products being shown on the Agrinomix booth, Ad Kranendonk, Ard Flier (both Flier Systems) and Wim Blijleven (Indigo Logistics) couldn't miss out on the Cultivate either.
James Crawford, Dennis Custodio & John Neiger with VividGro.
James Crawford, Dennis Custodio & John Neiger with VividGro.
Nick Holubowsky with Evonik explains more about the Evonik products
Nick Holubowsky with Evonik explains more about the Evonik products
Justin Leavitt with BioBee USA presenting BioArtFeed: additional food for beneficials to help the population thrive also in the first weeks of the crop. According to Justin this provides also an opportunity for low margin crops to make more use of beneficials.
Justin Leavitt with BioBee USA presenting BioArtFeed: additional food for beneficials to help the population thrive also in the first weeks of the crop. According to Justin this provides also an opportunity for low margin crops to make more use of beneficials.
The team with Quick Plug taking a tour over the show. Bill Maartense, John van der Maarel & James Chittum bumped into Nathan Lamkey with Mchutchison
The team with Quick Plug taking a tour over the show. Bill Maartense, John van der Maarel & James Chittum bumped into Nathan Lamkey with Mchutchison
A lot of attention for the new Argus Live tools.
A lot of attention for the new Argus Live tools.
Dominic Paulhus with Mabre Canada explaining about their air systems to a client.
Dominic Paulhus with Mabre Canada explaining about their air systems to a client.
Michael Naylor shows the Growfilm products. 
Michael Naylor shows the Growfilm products. 
The team with DeCloet Greenhouse Manufacturing
The team with DeCloet Greenhouse Manufacturing
Paige Schavey & Jim Sabey with Ceres. The company specializes in passive-solar, custom commercial greenhouse design
Paige Schavey & Jim Sabey with Ceres. The company specializes in passive-solar, custom commercial greenhouse design
Maija Strauts & Tom Reksna with Aranet, showing their wireless solutions for horticultural measuring.
Maija Strauts & Tom Reksna with Aranet, showing their wireless solutions for horticultural measuring.
Adam Lyvers, Juan Garcia & Vicente Basabe with Armando Alvarez.
Adam Lyvers, Juan Garcia & Vicente Basabe with Armando Alvarez.
The team with Paskal showing the DrainVision system
The team with Paskal showing the DrainVision system
We cannot say it enough: automation was one of the most discussed topics during this years Cultivate. Therefore it was at one of the rare moments of no visitors being around that we were able to catch Maarten van der Gaarden, Digna van Zanten and Edwin Dijkshoorn with WPS for a photo.
We cannot say it enough: automation was one of the most discussed topics during this years Cultivate. Therefore it was at one of the rare moments of no visitors being around that we were able to catch Maarten van der Gaarden, Digna van Zanten and Edwin Dijkshoorn with WPS for a photo.
Tom van der Waal, Lorenzo Russo & Michiel van der Waal with Javo USA. Prior to the show they announced to work together with Mosa Green both on Cultivate and after: https://www.hortidaily.com/article/9126339/javo-usa-and-mosa-offer-combined-solutions/ 
Tom van der Waal, Lorenzo Russo & Michiel van der Waal with Javo USA. Prior to the show they announced to work together with Mosa Green both on Cultivate and after: https://www.hortidaily.com/article/9126339/javo-usa-and-mosa-offer-combined-solutions/ 
Dave Johnson with Li-Cor shows the products making it possible to measure the light within your greenhouse or indoor farm.
Dave Johnson with Li-Cor shows the products making it possible to measure the light within your greenhouse or indoor farm.
Martin van Dijk, Bill Maartense, Eric Waterman & John van der Maarel with Quick Plug.
Martin van Dijk, Bill Maartense, Eric Waterman & John van der Maarel with Quick Plug.
Frank Paul with Green Circle Growers, one of the leading and biggest orchid growers in North America, visits Sjaak Bakker with Ridder.
Frank Paul with Green Circle Growers, one of the leading and biggest orchid growers in North America, visits Sjaak Bakker with Ridder.
Kai Misner & Simon Yevzelman with indoor farm Planted ran into Glenn Behrman
Kai Misner & Simon Yevzelman with indoor farm Planted ran into Glenn Behrman
Changzhou Chuangyun Shading offers different netting and screening products.
Changzhou Chuangyun Shading offers different netting and screening products.
Kurt Magstadt, Heath Spradley, Bill Mathis, Stuart Summer with Atlas Greenhouses are visited by Adam Roush with Costa Farms
Kurt Magstadt, Heath Spradley, Bill Mathis, Stuart Summer with Atlas Greenhouses are visited by Adam Roush with Costa Farms
Rebecca Palomo with Reef Industries explains about their various Greenhouse Covers.
Rebecca Palomo with Reef Industries explains about their various Greenhouse Covers.
That's one proud Michael Heaven and he sure had reason to. Many growers decided to subscribe to the trial of Argus Live during the show. Their system was updated and they get a two month free trial. 
That's one proud Michael Heaven and he sure had reason to. Many growers decided to subscribe to the trial of Argus Live during the show. Their system was updated and they get a two month free trial. 
If you have gotten your beard done especially for the show and then miss out on the group photo, you get a singe shot ;) 
If you have gotten your beard done especially for the show and then miss out on the group photo, you get a singe shot ;) 
Nexus Greenhouse Systems / Rough Brothers Inc.
Nexus Greenhouse Systems / Rough Brothers Inc.
Kurt Dramm joined the Dramm family business in 1967, bought it a couple of years later and made the company grow steadily over the years. More than 50 years later he is still present to show the Dramm values on the Cultivate - but says the team is doing the real work by now. 
Kurt Dramm joined the Dramm family business in 1967, bought it a couple of years later and made the company grow steadily over the years. More than 50 years later he is still present to show the Dramm values on the Cultivate - but says the team is doing the real work by now. 
Edwin Hoenderdos & Dennis van Dijk with Logiqs 
Edwin Hoenderdos & Dennis van Dijk with Logiqs 
Dennis van Gaalen was the Formflex Canada photo model this year!
Dennis van Gaalen was the Formflex Canada photo model this year!
Richard Van Wingerden believes in the younger generation stepping in to do most of the business - but has time to be in the photo with them! On the left Josh Hamill, also all ready 8 years part of the Van Wingerden Greenhouse Company
Richard Van Wingerden believes in the younger generation stepping in to do most of the business - but has time to be in the photo with them! On the left Josh Hamill, also all ready 8 years part of the Van Wingerden Greenhouse Company
Hawthorne visiting the show! In the photo Auke Anema, Fred Bosch & Nico van der Houwen. 
Hawthorne visiting the show! In the photo Auke Anema, Fred Bosch & Nico van der Houwen. 
Steve Perry with Adapt8, showing the Solexx greenhouse coverings.
Steve Perry with Adapt8, showing the Solexx greenhouse coverings.
Nadine Woord & Tim van den Blink with Broekman Logistics. You might have guessed it from the name: Broekman provides full-service logistical services. 
Nadine Woord & Tim van den Blink with Broekman Logistics. You might have guessed it from the name: Broekman provides full-service logistical services. 
It might seem as if the Havecon team has a new team member (on the left) but as far as we know it's not the case and Henk Verbakel, Adnan Tunovic and Jon Adams were representing the company with the three of them.
It might seem as if the Havecon team has a new team member (on the left) but as far as we know it's not the case and Henk Verbakel, Adnan Tunovic and Jon Adams were representing the company with the three of them.
Only an hour away from Columbus is Cincinatti, where 80 Acres Farms is located. The team paid a visit to the Cultivate on Tuesday.
Only an hour away from Columbus is Cincinatti, where 80 Acres Farms is located. The team paid a visit to the Cultivate on Tuesday.
Adam with Shaefer Ventilation.
Adam with Shaefer Ventilation.
Favorite moment of the show for the team with Zwart Systems is the HortiDaily photo moment! There will be many more photo moments this year since the company celebrates is 50 years anniversary in 2019. 
Favorite moment of the show for the team with Zwart Systems is the HortiDaily photo moment! There will be many more photo moments this year since the company celebrates is 50 years anniversary in 2019. 
Raymond van den Berg with Iso Group 
Raymond van den Berg with Iso Group 
Tom Johnston with Key Solutions, Sean O'Donne with LLK Greenhouse Solutions and Robert Picek with Bio-Cide international - or the producer, manufacturer and distributor of the Oxine water treatment solutions. After our summer holiday we will update you on this water treatment solution that's getting more and more popular amongst growers.
Tom Johnston with Key Solutions, Sean O'Donne with LLK Greenhouse Solutions and Robert Picek with Bio-Cide international - or the producer, manufacturer and distributor of the Oxine water treatment solutions. After our summer holiday we will update you on this water treatment solution that's getting more and more popular amongst growers.
The team with BioSafe Systems brought the SaniDate MDS, making it able to control your irrigation system and the data collected from the system via your cellphone. 
The team with BioSafe Systems brought the SaniDate MDS, making it able to control your irrigation system and the data collected from the system via your cellphone. 
Arianne Taylor, Heather Nenadovich & Jess Schula with Arbico Organics.
Arianne Taylor, Heather Nenadovich & Jess Schula with Arbico Organics.
The racks of PIPP horticulture (Greenhaus Industries) gained a lot of attention at the show.
The racks of PIPP horticulture (Greenhaus Industries) gained a lot of attention at the show.
Curtis Dadia explains the benefits of the Growlink control system
Curtis Dadia explains the benefits of the Growlink control system
Klassman-Deilmann had visitors over non-stop.
Klassman-Deilmann had visitors over non-stop.
The Dosatron team shows the water treatment solutions and the nutrient delivery systems. They provide solutions to both big growers as smaller companies, making it possible to gain more control over your irrigation.
The Dosatron team shows the water treatment solutions and the nutrient delivery systems. They provide solutions to both big growers as smaller companies, making it possible to gain more control over your irrigation.
Marcel Schulte with Holland Gaas & Michiel van Spronsen with Glascom Tuinbouw.
Marcel Schulte with Holland Gaas & Michiel van Spronsen with Glascom Tuinbouw.
Hidden behind the machines & pots and plugs!
Hidden behind the machines & pots and plugs!
Philippe Maigret of the Richel Group
Philippe Maigret of the Richel Group
Phil Bishop, Armando Echavearria & James Parris with Stuppy.
Phil Bishop, Armando Echavearria & James Parris with Stuppy.
Huub Kenmere, Alyssa Moreno, Andrew Eye & Carly Kelly Scholtz with PlantProducts.The Plant Products booth had a lot of activity and “bounce” as they launched PurKote CRF. PurKote is manufactured by Pursell Agri-Tech, located in Sylacauga, Alabama. Pursell has a long history in the fertilizer business. "The addition of PurKote fills a void in the Plant Products portfolio in the US and allows them to bring more solutions to ornamental growers", the team explains. 
Huub Kenmere, Alyssa Moreno, Andrew Eye & Carly Kelly Scholtz with PlantProducts.
The Plant Products booth had a lot of activity and “bounce” as they launched PurKote CRF. PurKote is manufactured by Pursell Agri-Tech, located in Sylacauga, Alabama. Pursell has a long history in the fertilizer business. "The addition of PurKote fills a void in the Plant Products portfolio in the US and allows them to bring more solutions to ornamental growers", the team explains. 
Jud McCall with ParSource
Jud McCall with ParSource
The SananBio solutions are not to be missed any more on any of the US events.
The SananBio solutions are not to be missed any more on any of the US events.
The team with CropKing is doing great business at the show - partly thanks to the Bato Buckets being part of their portfolio.
The team with CropKing is doing great business at the show - partly thanks to the Bato Buckets being part of their portfolio.
Henry Stienstra & Duane Vanalstine explaining about the GGS Structures 
Henry Stienstra & Duane Vanalstine explaining about the GGS Structures 
Phillip Allen with Holtkamp Greenhouses runs into Rene Ratterman with Van Nifterik.
Phillip Allen with Holtkamp Greenhouses runs into Rene Ratterman with Van Nifterik.
Amy Lynch, Elizabeth Nyberg & Colin Field with RPC BPI Horticulture.
Amy Lynch, Elizabeth Nyberg & Colin Field with RPC BPI Horticulture.
The big booth of BFG supplies
The big booth of BFG supplies
Kayla Waldorff with Autogrow sharing insights on the use of data in a greenhouse operation.
Kayla Waldorff with Autogrow sharing insights on the use of data in a greenhouse operation.
And the Autogrow ladies! Lindsey Harris, Kayla Waldorff & Kelley Nicholson
And the Autogrow ladies! Lindsey Harris, Kayla Waldorff & Kelley Nicholson
Dion Graber with Micro Farms.
Dion Graber with Micro Farms.
The team with Artemis. The company is making rapid developments in horticulture. Read more about there solutions here: https://www.hortidaily.com/article/9108440/a-full-view-of-your-farm-all-on-one-platform/ 
The team with Artemis. The company is making rapid developments in horticulture. Read more about there solutions here: https://www.hortidaily.com/article/9108440/a-full-view-of-your-farm-all-on-one-platform/ 
IPM is an important subject in todays horticulture and many companies help growers with it. On of those is IPM Laboratories. 
IPM is an important subject in todays horticulture and many companies help growers with it. On of those is IPM Laboratories. 
Scott Bedenbaugh, Matt Drzal & Brent Kenney with Berger. 
Scott Bedenbaugh, Matt Drzal & Brent Kenney with Berger. 
James Arn with ArchSolar
James Arn with ArchSolar
The Nanolux team was present at the 2019 edition of the Cultivate.
The Nanolux team was present at the 2019 edition of the Cultivate.
Another LED player is SpecGrade LED, featuring OpticPAR™ Technology LED Grow Lights
Another LED player is SpecGrade LED, featuring OpticPAR™ Technology LED Grow Lights
Of course Lock Drives was there!
Of course Lock Drives was there!
Paul O'Neill with BPGrower, showing the RFID tagged bee hives that are in high demand at the moment. 
Paul O'Neill with BPGrower, showing the RFID tagged bee hives that are in high demand at the moment. 
SunGro booth.
SunGro booth.
The Haifa team from North America: Todd Jackson, David Lee, Jack Wackerman, Scott Todd
The Haifa team from North America: Todd Jackson, David Lee, Jack Wackerman, Scott Todd
Netafim brought one of their own built greenhouses to the show this year.
Netafim brought one of their own built greenhouses to the show this year.
The show traditionally kicked of with the Flower Run on Sunday Morning.
The show traditionally kicked of with the Flower Run on Sunday Morning.
Enthusiastics ran 5K at 6:30 AM to start the show with a good feeling...
Enthusiastics ran 5K at 6:30 AM to start the show with a good feeling...
And not just a good feeling! The annual Flower Run, organized by Luxfora, GIE Media and AmericanHort, celebrates Luxflora’s mission to develop a visionary, influential floriculture network in which women leaders can create, inspire, and flourish. 
And not just a good feeling! The annual Flower Run, organized by Luxfora, GIE Media and AmericanHort, celebrates Luxflora’s mission to develop a visionary, influential floriculture network in which women leaders can create, inspire, and flourish. 
The Flower Run was won by Josh Zielinski, who completed the 5K in 18:29. He's not in the photo though - but the team with Ellepot & Fibredust is. They've been participating in the event for many years now and your editors were happy to join them.
The Flower Run was won by Josh Zielinski, who completed the 5K in 18:29. He's not in the photo though - but the team with Ellepot & Fibredust is. They've been participating in the event for many years now and your editors were happy to join them.
Sunrise in the park.
Sunrise in the park.
Vestaron pays attention to the power of synthetics in your crop.
Vestaron pays attention to the power of synthetics in your crop.
IT'S A WRAP. This was it for Cultivate'19 - see you in 2020! 
IT'S A WRAP. This was it for Cultivate'19 - see you in 2020!