MultiMa
Frank van Kleef: 'The MultiMa from HortiMaX was again the obvious choice for us'
Tomato growers 'Van den Ende-Van Kleef' have again opted for a HortiMaX MultiMa computer to control the climate, irrigation and energy usage at their brand-new 74-acre operation ‘Royal Pride Holland’ in the Netherlands. At their other operation, where they grow 32 acres of tomatoes, Van den Ende-Van Kleef have used the MultiMa with complete satisfaction for years now. ‘The computer does what it’s supposed to do, such as controlling the climate and irrigation, and managing our energy sources and usage. The MultiMa also includes easy-to-use operating software, which all of our staff are able to work with’, said Frank van Kleef, who dislikes equipment with complicated controls.
'The MultiMa is the best computer for climate control'
The JHL Group in Pijnacker, the Netherlands, specializes in the breeding and production of cut flower gerberas. Their production area totals nearly 10 acres, divided into three locations, each equipped with its own MultiMa process computer. ‘The MultiMa is able to display data in graphs and tables, so you can see exactly what you are doing. This makes it easier to control the climate and make any necessary adjustments’, said Hans Lekkerkerk. According to the grower, the irrigation software for the sprinkler and rolling ebb-and-flood bench system works perfectly. Another benefit, he said, is the ability to adjust the strength of the fertilizer solutions in the A and B tanks, should the concentration of either solution be too low. This allows him to correct the EC level of the irrigation water before it is supplied to the plants.
Upcoming trade fairs
IFAT
München, Germany
13 - 17 Sept
Horti Fair
Amsterdam Rai, the Netherlands
12 - 15 Oct
HortiMaX stand: 01.0517
Polutec 2010
Lyon, France
30 Nov - 3 Dec
HortiMaX stand: Holland Paviljoen
Tuinbouwrelatiedagen
Hardenberg, the Netherlands
11-13 Jan 2011
IPM
Essen, Germany
25-28 Jan 2011
Tuinbouwrelatiedagen
Gorinchem, the Netherlands
15-17 Feb 2011
