From chalk to high-tech shading, what to pick?
Sombrero powder is a product in powder form. It is just like ‘old-fashioned’ chalk, but more refined and with a uniform quality. It is the most economical product for the grower that does not mind dissolving and mixing to create a ready-to-use product. Sombrero liquid is indeed, as the name implies, in liquid form and can therefore be applied a little more precisely and is a little easier to use. Both products are not removable and must ‘wear’ off. Eclipse LD also protects against light and heat, but in terms of ease of use and quality it is one step higher, because this solution can be removed with a cleaning agent called Topclear.
For those with higher expectations or for specific crops, there are more ‘technical' products available, such as Transpar, Optifuse and Optifuse IR. Transpar protects against heat while maintaining grow light. Optifuse diffuses light, but allows a lot of light through. Optifuse IR does the same, but also keeps heat at bay. All three products can be removed with Topclear.
Choosing together
There is a lot to choose from. The best choice depends on the crop, the location and the grower’s needs. The product advice tool on the new website can help you find the right product. A grower in the south of France has other growing conditions than a grower in Mexico or Japan.
After entering the location the grower can choose from several different crop types, such as fruit crops, foliage plants, cut flowers or ornamental plants. The next steps deal with the type of greenhouse, the preferred method of application and the greenhouse area. The outcome is a product recommendation.
Distributor comments
Distributor Edgar Leyton is the owner of Leyton Greenhouse and Supply in Celaya, Mexico. “We have customers across the country ranging from large companies with high-tech greenhouses to smaller companies with low-tech greenhouses. We can offer these companies everything they need in terms of technology, such as substrates, irrigation requirements, crop protection agents and the Sudlac shading materials.”
Horticulture in Mexico is booming. It mainly concerns the cultivation of fruit vegetables. The tomato is the main product followed by berries in second place. They are followed by the cucumber, pepper and eggplant. More and more companies are choosing to grow in modern greenhouses. Not only due to the higher production, but also in order to meet the strict requirements of American buyers.
Edgar Leyton sees how growers are investing in infrastructure and knowledge. That also applies to his client base, which is growing each year through word-of-mouth advertising. He has been working with Sudlac since 2014. The main product that they supply is Eclipse LD, followed by Transpar and Optifuse. These products are mainly destined for the high-tech segment. Growers in the mid and low-tech segments mainly choose non-removable solutions, such as Sombrero.
Partners
Leyton is extremely satisfied with the shading products of Sudlac. “Technically, the products work well. They are a good solution to climate issues and thus contribute to the well-being of the plants. And therefore also to the well-being of the growers.” He is very enthusiastic about the good cooperation. “We have received good commercial and technical support from the very beginning. We are true partners who strengthen each other by sharing knowledge. Whenever we visit customers together, we brainstorm about how we can achieve the best result.” And whether the customers are satisfied? They continue to buy the products and order more everytime.
For more information:
Sudlac Export
Stationsweg 31
1441 EJ Purmerend
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T + 31 (0)299 792 005
export@sudlac.com
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