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the Roots greenhouse at the Zwethlaan in Honselersdijk has been colouring pink
the modern tomato nursery of mini-troscherry tomatoes has switched to a brand new LED cultivation system
the company will be able to make gains in terms of quality
with an area of 26 hectares divided over four locations in Honselersdijk and Zevenhuizen
has now been growing under the pink supplemental lighting for several months
we removed some of the old lamps and replaced them with Signify's GreenPower LED toplighting force 3500 (TLF) in collaboration with Stolze
The new grow lights are distributed in a checkerboard arrangement through the greenhouse to ensure equal light and heat distribution."
everything has been done in Honselersdijk to create the optimal light recipe
Roots continues to cooperate with Stolze and Signify
we have the right knowledge in house when it comes to growing with LED lights
We see it as a great advantage that they are involved in this
because working with LEDs is still a different way of growing."
the growers are taking 'a calculated gamble' with the LED lighting
'Light' positive resultsAlthough LED cultivation systems are being used more and more often
Roots has taken what it says is a bold step
"Whether we can achieve better quality and more sales through this step will soon have to be proven in practice
Not much is known about the way we have done it now - on such a large scale
so in that area we have certainly taken a calculated gamble."
Luc is convinced that the quality of the mini-vine cherry tomatoes will become even better with the installation of the new growth lights
He is already cautiously positive about the first results: "We see that the plant is growing well
but of course we would like to see the sales increase
So we can only draw a definite conclusion at a later stage."
Further expansion not excludedBut it's not just about quality and sales: "LED lamps are of course increasingly popular
because they are much more energy-efficient
With Signify's grow lights we get twice as much light with the same power input
In view of the current exciting energy market that is advantageous
but what we also find important is sustainability
We are taking big steps in that area too with this investment," says Luc
this is also the motivation to further expand with LED lighting at the other locations in the future
For more information:Roots Growers [email protected] www.rootsgrowers.nl
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Police in the Netherlands captured three Dutch suspects wanted in connection with the kidnapping and torture of a 24-year-old in Spain
and a British suspect was arrested in the United Kingdom
The suspects have been on the run for seven months since the violent crime took place
said the Dutch Public Prosecution Service (OM)
Spanish authorities suspect the trio of "kidnapping and torturing a young Dutchman in May 2023 in Fuengirola
The 24-year-old victim was held and abused for hours," the OM said
and made deep cuts in his feet with a knife
They left him unconscious in a remote area."
Spanish police identified the robbery of a batch of drugs as being the motive for the crime
The stolen drugs were valued at 3.2 million euros
The Dutch team specialized in capturing fugitives made the arrests on November 8 and November 22
The three captured in the Netherlands include a 26-year-old Vlaardingen man
Spain has requested the extradition of all suspects
ReyTec Innovation Projects in Honselersdijk has won a special contract
The Westland company is to move the former greenhouse of the Floriade site in Almere
Raymond Mauritz may dismantle and rebuild The Green House from The Floriade Expo 2022
The Green House occupied the function of exhibition space for innovations and products from greenhouse horticulture during the world horticultural exhibition Floriade Expo 2022 (14 April to 9 October 2022)
The greenhouse measures some 10,000 m2 and is as much as 14 meters high
New ownerThe new owner of The Green House is Midden Nederland Hallen (MNH) in Barneveld
The company sees opportunities with The Green House and will use the greenhouse as an entrance hall and knowledge center
It will also become a foyer for events and a theatre for the well-known production company Studio100
Dismantling startedTo dismantle and move it to a new destination
MNH came to Raymond Mauritz of ReyTec in Westland
"We have already started dismantling the greenhouse in Almere," says Honselersdijker-based Mauritz
"This process is expected to be completed by the end of March
We will then start reconstruction around July/August
Then I am talking about laying the foundation
I think because we see complex projects as a challenge
We completely unburden the client in the process
so they don't have to worry about it themselves."
For more information:ReyTec Bospolder 2A2675 BL, HonselersdijkTel.: +31 (0)174 247 490Email: [email protected]https://reytec.eu/
With intense sadness but with enormous respect for his brave fight
we say goodbye much too soon to our co-founder and director Hans van Steekelenburg
This is what the management and employees of Steetec Installation in Honselersdijk have shared in response to Hans' death
Since the start of Steetec Installatie in 1984
Hans has contributed to what Steetec is today with enormous dedication and great craftsmanship
he was a beloved person and a real pioneer
He always performed his work with great pleasure
he visited many customers during his illness
we will ensure that your life's work will be continued with the same passion that you have had for Steetec
We have deep respect for Margreth and the children who have surrounded Hans with the greatest possible care and have guided him with a lot of love
We wish them much strength in coping with this great loss
Board of Directors and employees of Steetec Installatie B.V.