Greenhouse Equipment
Technically Speaking: Evaporative Cooling, Part 2: Maintenance
As discussed in the April 2022 issue of GPN magazine, there are two major types of evaporative cooling used in greenhouses: fan-and-pad or fog systems. The process of evaporation absorbs energy from the air, which... more »

UC Davis Building $5.25M Greenhouse for Protection of Grapevine Collection
A new, $5.25 million greenhouse is being built on the University of California, Davis, campus to protect a vital grapevine collection from red blotch disease and other pathogens. The 14,400-square-foot greenhouse will have a vestibuled entry, be insect-proof and... more »
Methods of Evaporative Cooling for Achieving Climate Control: Technically Speaking
One of the major reasons we grow crops in greenhouses is for temperature control. While it is relatively easy (but not necessarily cheap) to heat greenhouses, it can be challenging to cool them. Air conditioning... more »
Philips Horticulture Lighting Names Key Account Manager
Signify, which markets itself as an international leader in lighting, recently expanded its team in the U.S. Jackie Weise will now serve as key account manager for horticulture lighting.... more »

High Demand for Containers Prompts HC Companies’ Investment in Supply Chain
HC Companies reports it has had “unprecedented demand” for its products the last few growing seasons as a direct result of “the home-gardening revival.” "From our suburban neighborhoods to urban metropolises, more and more individuals... more »

UbiQD Shares Case Studies for Greenhouse Light Optimization
UbiQD, Inc., a New Mexico-based deep tech company specializing in nanomaterials innovation, announced today that it has released new plant trial data and launched a new website for its greenhouse industry-focused brand. UbiGro incorporates UbiQD's... more »

HydraFiber, AgriNomix Celebrate 100th Machine Installation at N.G. Heimos
HydraFiber, in partnership with AgriNomix, recently celebrated the 100th installation of HydraFiber Processing Equipment. The companies' installations span across North America and abroad, serving growers of all sizes with a renewable, readily available raw material... more »
Gibraltar Acquires Thermo Energy Systems
Gibraltar Industries, Inc., a leading provider in North America of commercial greenhouse growing products and services, announced it has acquired the assets of Canadian-based Thermo Energy Systems, a privately held provider of commercial greenhouse solutions in North America supporting... more »