Jul 20, 2012

Philips, Gloeckner Sign DealSource: Philips Horticultural Lighting, Fred C. Gloeckner & Co.

During OFA Short Course, Fred C. Gloeckner & Co. and Philips announced that Gloeckner had become a certified Philips LED Horti partner.

Under terms of the agreement, Gloeckner will now market Philips LED lighting products in the United States and Latin America.

“We’re very excited to parnter with the Philips Horticulture Team in the development of LED products in the U.S. and Latin America,” said Joseph A. Simone, president and chief executive officer of the Fred C. Gloeckner & Co.

“The Gloeckner Company’s long history and affiliation with the research community, teamed with Philips’ exceptional R&D capabilities, will allow us to assist growers and researchers to move LED technologies from the test environment to a new level of production,” Simone added.

For additional information about the companies, please visit www.philips.com/horti or www.fredgloeckner.com.