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Peet van Adrichem briefly addressed a bit of history, the building process and the future at the opening of PROOF.
Peet van Adrichem briefly addressed a bit of history, the building process and the future at the opening of PROOF.
Peet, after his talk, was allowed to do the opening act himself a little later. The mayor couldn't make it at the last minute after all.
Peet, after his talk, was allowed to do the opening act himself a little later. The mayor couldn't make it at the last minute after all.
Paul van Dijck of Harmoniz Netherlands will henceforth present the new varieties not in eeh barn at the grower's, but in a brand new demo centre, including Thursday 'Israeli warmth', referring to the breeding company's Israeli roots.
Paul van Dijck of Harmoniz Netherlands will henceforth present the new varieties not in eeh barn at the grower's, but in a brand new demo centre, including Thursday 'Israeli warmth', referring to the breeding company's Israeli roots.
Luke van Adrichem of Metazet explains why those 'steel benders from Wateringen' really need a greenhouse to test and demonstrate innovations after all.
Luke van Adrichem of Metazet explains why those 'steel benders from Wateringen' really need a greenhouse to test and demonstrate innovations after all.
Perry van Adrichem talks about HortiTech's plans for the new greenhouse. HortiTech will also use the greenhouse to train future horticulturists.
Perry van Adrichem talks about HortiTech's plans for the new greenhouse. HortiTech will also use the greenhouse to train future horticulturists.
Peet and Leo van Adrichem were allowed to perform the official opening ceremony.
Peet and Leo van Adrichem were allowed to perform the official opening ceremony.
After pressing the button, the curtain went up.
After pressing the button, the curtain went up.
Construction partners, family and (horticultural) acquaintances came to Gantellaan 8 on Thursday afternoon for the opening.
Construction partners, family and (horticultural) acquaintances came to Gantellaan 8 on Thursday afternoon for the opening.
From around 4 o'clock, the hall, which will soon serve as a canteen, filled up with guests.
From around 4 o'clock, the hall, which will soon serve as a canteen, filled up with guests.
Quite a serious canteen, as you can see.
Quite a serious canteen, as you can see.
Leander Kolen, Dirk Prins and Marcel Beekenkamp of Priva with Ary de Jong of HortiTech. He tests Priva innovations such as Priva One in PROOF's greenhouse.
Leander Kolen, Dirk Prins and Marcel Beekenkamp of Priva with Ary de Jong of HortiTech. He tests Priva innovations such as Priva One in PROOF's greenhouse.
The catering was well done, and the tomatoes, of course, were from Harmoniz, which specialises in specialties.
The catering was well done, and the tomatoes, of course, were from Harmoniz, which specialises in specialties.
On the façade behind the canvas is life-size PROOF
On the façade behind the canvas is life-size PROOF
John van Santen of Metazet provides an appropriate roll in the background.
John van Santen of Metazet provides an appropriate roll in the background.
The glass was left on the greenhouse during the extensive renovation, but otherwise almost everything else is new.
The glass was left on the greenhouse during the extensive renovation, but otherwise almost everything else is new.
Paul van Dijck of Harmoniz Netherlands in the demo room with the Harmoniz tomatoes. Striking detail: the trusses used here. These were left over, and have given the interior an extra horticultural touch.
Paul van Dijck of Harmoniz Netherlands in the demo room with the Harmoniz tomatoes. Striking detail: the trusses used here. These were left over, and have given the interior an extra horticultural touch.
Hans Peters from Priva came to bring the gift, here in a private chat with Perry and Ary from HortiTech.
Hans Peters from Priva came to bring the gift, here in a private chat with Perry and Ary from HortiTech.
Time for the tour.
Time for the tour.
Kees Zuidgeest of Koppert listens attentively to Harmoniz's Paul van Dijck explain.
Kees Zuidgeest of Koppert listens attentively to Harmoniz's Paul van Dijck explain.
One of Metazet's innovations: MetaFIT.
One of Metazet's innovations: MetaFIT.
Socialising with Leo van Adrichem in one of the greenhouse compartments. PROOF has 21 of them, ranging from 150 to 1,200 square metres.
Socialising with Leo van Adrichem in one of the greenhouse compartments. PROOF has 21 of them, ranging from 150 to 1,200 square metres.
Explanation by Luke van Adrichem of Metazet on innovation MetaFIT. With it, you can install heating pipes without welding. On the right, Martin van Tol (LetsGrow.com), Martin van Zeijl (Bom Group) and Tom Zwinkels (Growers United/Bryte) listen attentively.
Explanation by Luke van Adrichem of Metazet on innovation MetaFIT. With it, you can install heating pipes without welding. On the right, Martin van Tol (LetsGrow.com), Martin van Zeijl (Bom Group) and Tom Zwinkels (Growers United/Bryte) listen attentively.
The greenhouse is equipped with insect netting.
The greenhouse is equipped with insect netting.
Pim and Ronald Verkade of Verkade Klimaat get a bit of explanation from Hans van der Vlis of Metazet.
Pim and Ronald Verkade of Verkade Klimaat get a bit of explanation from Hans van der Vlis of Metazet.
Ary de Jong of HortiTech explaining autonomous growing. In the background Ronald Groen of Looije Agro Technics subjecting the greenhouse roof to a brief inspection.
Ary de Jong of HortiTech explaining autonomous growing. In the background Ronald Groen of Looije Agro Technics subjecting the greenhouse roof to a brief inspection.
Pim Verkade (Verkade Klimaat) and Patrick Zuidgeest (Bestplant) listen to the explanation of the graphs shown by Ary de Jong of HortiTech.
Pim Verkade (Verkade Klimaat) and Patrick Zuidgeest (Bestplant) listen to the explanation of the graphs shown by Ary de Jong of HortiTech.
This high-speed door at MeerDeur was open for the occasion, but after the opening, the corridor to PROOF's greenhouses can be visited by appointment only. This way, innovative companies can take steps in peace.
This high-speed door at MeerDeur was open for the occasion, but after the opening, the corridor to PROOF's greenhouses can be visited by appointment only. This way, innovative companies can take steps in peace.
With 21 greenhouse compartments, everything has to be controlled properly and separately. One of Stolze's tracking cabinets takes care of this.
With 21 greenhouse compartments, everything has to be controlled properly and separately. One of Stolze's tracking cabinets takes care of this.
Freek Batist (Technokas) and Dolf van der Hoeven (Metazet) listen to Luke van Adrichem of Metazet during the tour.
Freek Batist (Technokas) and Dolf van der Hoeven (Metazet) listen to Luke van Adrichem of Metazet during the tour.
No doubt a crop will soon appear here. The screen cloth and also the air hose are ready.
No doubt a crop will soon appear here. The screen cloth and also the air hose are ready.
HortiTech's classroom was also where the gifts were temporarily stored.
HortiTech's classroom was also where the gifts were temporarily stored.
Perry van Adrichem of HortiTech in the (wonderfully air-conditioned) classroom.
Perry van Adrichem of HortiTech in the (wonderfully air-conditioned) classroom.
Peet van Adrichem in 'the kitchen', the water technology room.
Peet van Adrichem in 'the kitchen', the water technology room.
Here, recipes are made with the help of a Nutronic.
Here, recipes are made with the help of a Nutronic.
In total, they make seven liquid fertiliser-based recipes at PROOF.
In total, they make seven liquid fertiliser-based recipes at PROOF.
For those in the know.
For those in the know.
The water technology room is also equipped with UV-C disinfection.
The water technology room is also equipped with UV-C disinfection.
Rainwater plenty this year, Peet told us, but reverse osmosis is available if needed.
Rainwater plenty this year, Peet told us, but reverse osmosis is available if needed.
Observant visitors also came across a prototype of Metazet's revamped tube lift in the greenhouse.
Observant visitors also came across a prototype of Metazet's revamped tube lift in the greenhouse.
Going home with a bvo. We are going to PROOF those for a while.
Going home with a bvo. We are going to PROOF those for a while.