VRE Systems announced that Ron Berkhout has joined the company to further develop the growing cannabis sector in North America. Ron brings a wealth of experience in the horticulture industry, having spent the previous 14 years as the manager of Gavita Canada. During the last 6 years, Ron has been focused on developing a network of thought leaders in the cannabis market. He has been instrumental in developing fixtures specifically designed to meet the needs of this emerging sector. VRE Systems is now able to provide customers with both light deprivation and lighting fixtures to meet any customers’ lighting requirements.
With the addition of Mr. Berkhout, VRE Systems is now able to offer numerous solutions to the marketplace, including lighting, light deprivation and photo period control, as well as intentionally designed processing equipment such as drying racks and industry specific transportation systems. “I am looking forward to taking the best of the best of the people that I have been friends with for years, and bringing all our experience and know how together.”
Joe Shuker, VRE Systems’ Director of Sales and Marketing said “Ron’s depth of knowledge coupled with his vast experience will make him a key addition for VRE moving forward. We are excited to have him as part of the team, and we believe our customers will be the greatest beneficiary.”
For more information:
VRE Systems
R.R. #1, 7367 Young Street
Grassie, Ontario Canada
L0R 1M0
Phone (905) 945-8863
Toll-Free 1-800-499-4873
Fax (905) 945-9294
info@vresystems.com
www.vresystems.com
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