Horti ASIA 2017, Bangkok, Thailand
![The 5th edition of the Horti Asia took again place at the Bangkok International Trade and Exhibition Centre in Bangkok, Thailand.](https://www.hortidaily.com/remote/https/agfstorage.blob.core.windows.net/hd-com/photos/6099/HortiAsia2017-231.jpg?preset=AlbumCoverThumb)
![Netafim Asia experienced a lot of growth in the ASEAN markets. Ronen Skiabianskys explained that they built about 100 hectares of greenhouses in Vietnam last year.](https://www.hortidaily.com/remote/https/agfstorage.blob.core.windows.net/hd-com/photos/6099/HortiAsia2017-125.jpg?preset=AlbumCoverThumb)
![Shortly after the opening ceremony, it became clear that it would become a busy event as many people lined up for the trade show registration.](https://www.hortidaily.com/remote/https/agfstorage.blob.core.windows.net/hd-com/photos/6099/HortiAsia2017-122.jpg?preset=AlbumCoverThumb)
![Massimo Digitali and Apinya Wawa of Viale Sistemi. They were pleased with the additional traffic of the VIV livestock event. Also Ronen Skarbianskys of Netafim Vietnam paid them a visit.](https://www.hortidaily.com/remote/https/agfstorage.blob.core.windows.net/hd-com/photos/6099/HortiAsia2017-123.jpg?preset=AlbumCoverThumb)
![Don Kester and Peter Spaans of Van der Hoeven welcomed Japanese greenhouse entrepreneur Taizo Sano and Shan Halamba of Riococo at their booth. They are working together on a nice project, of which more is to be announced soon.](https://www.hortidaily.com/remote/https/agfstorage.blob.core.windows.net/hd-com/photos/6099/HortiAsia2017-124.jpg?preset=AlbumCoverThumb)
![Frank Hermans and Luuk Runia of Greenhouses Solutions Asia / Asian Perlite - currently very busy with enhancing tropical greenhouse growing in Malaysia and surrounding countries.](https://www.hortidaily.com/remote/https/agfstorage.blob.core.windows.net/hd-com/photos/6099/HortiAsia2017-126.jpg?preset=AlbumCoverThumb)
![Olivier D'Eaubonne and Pierre Vandenameele of Richel were pleased with the improvement of the Horti Asia.](https://www.hortidaily.com/remote/https/agfstorage.blob.core.windows.net/hd-com/photos/6099/HortiAsia2017-252.jpg?preset=AlbumCoverThumb)
![As always, flowers draw a lot of attention in Asia. Especially at the joint booth of New Fashion Flowers, Van den Bos Flowerbulbs and Van der Laan Tulips.](https://www.hortidaily.com/remote/https/agfstorage.blob.core.windows.net/hd-com/photos/6099/HortiAsia2017-128.jpg?preset=AlbumCoverThumb)
![Johan van Gelderen of BVB Substrates in the booth of Wim Damsteegt, Thanida Anantakul and Thanakorn Anantakul of Dutch Greenery.](https://www.hortidaily.com/remote/https/agfstorage.blob.core.windows.net/hd-com/photos/6099/HortiAsia2017-131.jpg?preset=AlbumCoverThumb)
![Thai greenhouse builder Speedy Access represents a number of companies, such as Autogrow Systems, Greefa, Sangreen, Vostermans, Hyplast and FLC.](https://www.hortidaily.com/remote/https/agfstorage.blob.core.windows.net/hd-com/photos/6099/HortiAsia2017-253.jpg?preset=AlbumCoverThumb)
![With a subsidiary in Vietnam, Dutch seed breeder Bejo Zaden places a big focus on the introduction of seed shallots in Asia.](https://www.hortidaily.com/remote/https/agfstorage.blob.core.windows.net/hd-com/photos/6099/HortiAsia2017-137.jpg?preset=AlbumCoverThumb)
![Sophia Jin and Gary Zhou of horticultural supply company Oboya. The company sees growth in the export of sleeves, trays, pots and other packaging and label materials to Southeast Asian growers.](https://www.hortidaily.com/remote/https/agfstorage.blob.core.windows.net/hd-com/photos/6099/HortiAsia2017-138.jpg?preset=AlbumCoverThumb)
![Juan Luis Arrieta of Agragex was present to promote the Spanish agricultural exporters in a small Spanish pavilion formed by ININSA, Rabita and Fertival.](https://www.hortidaily.com/remote/https/agfstorage.blob.core.windows.net/hd-com/photos/6099/HortiAsia2017-140.jpg?preset=AlbumCoverThumb)
![Alessandro Mazzacano from Urbinati and Wong Lee Chiat from YG Park, a Malaysian customer, Urbinati distributor and pot plant grower from the Cameroon Highlands. Chiat explained that the labour shortages created by stricter enforcement and higher wages has created many demand for automation.](https://www.hortidaily.com/remote/https/agfstorage.blob.core.windows.net/hd-com/photos/6099/HortiAsia2017-141.jpg?preset=AlbumCoverThumb)
![Jens Mayer of SAB Substrate was one of the few German suppliers present at the Horti Asia this year.](https://www.hortidaily.com/remote/https/agfstorage.blob.core.windows.net/hd-com/photos/6099/HortiAsia2017-144.jpg?preset=AlbumCoverThumb)
![Substrates were well represented at Horti Asia. Jiffy explained that it is one of the first steps that growers are interested in to improve.](https://www.hortidaily.com/remote/https/agfstorage.blob.core.windows.net/hd-com/photos/6099/HortiAsia2017-145.jpg?preset=AlbumCoverThumb)
![Jürgen von den Driesch from Brandkamp explained that it requires a lot of guidance and technical support to develop good quality floral production in Asia.](https://www.hortidaily.com/remote/https/agfstorage.blob.core.windows.net/hd-com/photos/6099/HortiAsia2017-147.jpg?preset=AlbumCoverThumb)
![NPI Waterstorage was not only present with a booth at the Horti Asia, but also at the VIV and AgriTechnica.](https://www.hortidaily.com/remote/https/agfstorage.blob.core.windows.net/hd-com/photos/6099/HortiAsia2017-152.jpg?preset=AlbumCoverThumb)
![Dutch vegetable seed breeder Enza Zaden was once again represented by their Thai distributor HortiGrow.](https://www.hortidaily.com/remote/https/agfstorage.blob.core.windows.net/hd-com/photos/6099/HortiAsia2017-153.jpg?preset=AlbumCoverThumb)
![Apinun Uppabunlung from Rijk Zwaan reported many interest in their recently introduced greenhouse melons.](https://www.hortidaily.com/remote/https/agfstorage.blob.core.windows.net/hd-com/photos/6099/HortiAsia2017-155.jpg?preset=AlbumCoverThumb)
![Tomatohook and wire products manufacturer Chris Aarts of C&E Holland was visiting the show a couple of days.](https://www.hortidaily.com/remote/https/agfstorage.blob.core.windows.net/hd-com/photos/6099/HortiAsia2017-156.jpg?preset=AlbumCoverThumb)
![Tom de Smedt of plastic films manufacturer Hyplast together with his Vietnamese partner Nguyen Thi Mai Huong of NhaNguyen.](https://www.hortidaily.com/remote/https/agfstorage.blob.core.windows.net/hd-com/photos/6099/HortiAsia2017-157.jpg?preset=AlbumCoverThumb)
![Guy Boyd of Rivulis Australia said that there are many developments going on with sub soil irrigation in row crops in Asia.](https://www.hortidaily.com/remote/https/agfstorage.blob.core.windows.net/hd-com/photos/6099/HortiAsia2017-160.jpg?preset=AlbumCoverThumb)
![Felix Chassouant and Renaud Josse of CMF. The French greenhouse builder is increasing its presence in Asia Pacific and recently completed several high tech projects.](https://www.hortidaily.com/remote/https/agfstorage.blob.core.windows.net/hd-com/photos/6099/HortiAsia2017-161.jpg?preset=AlbumCoverThumb)
![Aside of more international greenhouse builders, there were also a number of new, local greenhouse suppliers present at the trade show.](https://www.hortidaily.com/remote/https/agfstorage.blob.core.windows.net/hd-com/photos/6099/HortiAsia2017-165.jpg?preset=AlbumCoverThumb)
![The booth of the Horticultural Science Society of Thailand provided room to discus a number of innovative solutions that are needed to overcome future challenges in Asian horticulture.](https://www.hortidaily.com/remote/https/agfstorage.blob.core.windows.net/hd-com/photos/6099/HortiAsia2017-168.jpg?preset=AlbumCoverThumb)
![Viale Sistemi introduced a new shock absorbing rack and pinion system that guarantees more secured vent closing.](https://www.hortidaily.com/remote/https/agfstorage.blob.core.windows.net/hd-com/photos/6099/HortiAsia2017-169.jpg?preset=AlbumCoverThumb)
![Mr. Aalt Dijkhuizen, president of the Dutch Topsector Agri & Food addressed the importance of knowledge transfer and education to support the growth opportunities of Asia's growing agricultural industries.](https://www.hortidaily.com/remote/https/agfstorage.blob.core.windows.net/hd-com/photos/6099/HortiAsia2017-172.jpg?preset=AlbumCoverThumb)
![Aalt Dijkhuizen addressed the importance of the growing Chinese horticultural and agricultural industries at the launch event of the Horti China; the new horticultural exhibition that VNU will be organizing from November 22 to 24 in Shanghai.](https://www.hortidaily.com/remote/https/agfstorage.blob.core.windows.net/hd-com/photos/6099/HortiAsia2017-174.jpg?preset=AlbumCoverThumb)
![Shan Halamba of Riococo was visiting the Horti Asia together with his mother and operations managers.](https://www.hortidaily.com/remote/https/agfstorage.blob.core.windows.net/hd-com/photos/6099/HortiAsia2017-175.jpg?preset=AlbumCoverThumb)
![Also vertical farming is gaining attention of small scale Thai growers who are looking for an innovative concept.](https://www.hortidaily.com/remote/https/agfstorage.blob.core.windows.net/hd-com/photos/6099/HortiAsia2017-183.jpg?preset=AlbumCoverThumb)
![Meng Tee and Paul Dydula of Quiedan: the only U.S. Greenhouse Manufacturer exhibiting at the Horti Asia this year. They have developed a complete turnkey system for tropical climate horticulture.](https://www.hortidaily.com/remote/https/agfstorage.blob.core.windows.net/hd-com/photos/6099/HortiAsia2017-186.jpg?preset=AlbumCoverThumb)
![Phanupong Ongsuwan of Kaset 32, a 6 hectare Anthurium and Begonia grower that has pad & fan cooled greenhouses in Chiang-Rai, Thailand.](https://www.hortidaily.com/remote/https/agfstorage.blob.core.windows.net/hd-com/photos/6099/HortiAsia2017-188.jpg?preset=AlbumCoverThumb)
![Zoe and Emily Zhang of Yongor screens where very happy with the Vietnamese investments in greenhouse production.](https://www.hortidaily.com/remote/https/agfstorage.blob.core.windows.net/hd-com/photos/6099/HortiAsia2017-191.jpg?preset=AlbumCoverThumb)
![While a bit calmer than the first day, the second day also drew a nice selection of international visitors to the Horti Asia.](https://www.hortidaily.com/remote/https/agfstorage.blob.core.windows.net/hd-com/photos/6099/HortiAsia2017-194.jpg?preset=AlbumCoverThumb)
![Lee Boon Kok of Humibox is a supplier to the Malaysian Oilpalm, Mucuna and Rubber tree propagation industry. He works closely together with Peter Sallaets of Belgian substrate supplier Greenyard.](https://www.hortidaily.com/remote/https/agfstorage.blob.core.windows.net/hd-com/photos/6099/HortiAsia2017-198.jpg?preset=AlbumCoverThumb)
![Rin Alleblas of Aweta is retired, but still can not resist to travel and develop new export markets.](https://www.hortidaily.com/remote/https/agfstorage.blob.core.windows.net/hd-com/photos/6099/HortiAsia2017-206.jpg?preset=AlbumCoverThumb)
![Frank Scholten of Chrysal Asia Pacific was visiting his Southeast Asian customers and distributors at the show.](https://www.hortidaily.com/remote/https/agfstorage.blob.core.windows.net/hd-com/photos/6099/HortiAsia2017-208.jpg?preset=AlbumCoverThumb)
![Yongyut Chianrungsaeng, Jadsada Punyaruen and Agus Setyono of Enza Zaden's local distributor Horti Grow.](https://www.hortidaily.com/remote/https/agfstorage.blob.core.windows.net/hd-com/photos/6099/HortiAsia2017-215.jpg?preset=AlbumCoverThumb)
![A group of Vietnamese growers visiting Poomipul Koosakul of Thai greenhouse builder and supplier Speedy Access.](https://www.hortidaily.com/remote/https/agfstorage.blob.core.windows.net/hd-com/photos/6099/HortiAsia2017-220.jpg?preset=AlbumCoverThumb)
![Mr. Aalt Dijkhuizen of the Dutch Topsector Agri & Food and Mr. Arie Velduizen, Dutch agricultural counsellor to Holland in Vietnam.](https://www.hortidaily.com/remote/https/agfstorage.blob.core.windows.net/hd-com/photos/6099/HortiAsia2017-173.jpg?preset=AlbumCoverThumb)
![Bernd Gruntjens of Eurofleurs and Jan van Egmond of Egmond Potgrond together with Nat & Kranporn Chutarattanakul of Kanok Seed.](https://www.hortidaily.com/remote/https/agfstorage.blob.core.windows.net/hd-com/photos/6099/HortiAsia2017-230.jpg?preset=AlbumCoverThumb)
![The Asian greenhouse suppliers reported a lot of interest in tropical climate greenhouse structures.](https://www.hortidaily.com/remote/https/agfstorage.blob.core.windows.net/hd-com/photos/6099/HortiAsia2017-233.jpg?preset=AlbumCoverThumb)
![Vittorio Genuardi from Idromeccanica Luchinni is building a two hectare melon greenhouse just outside of Bangkok.](https://www.hortidaily.com/remote/https/agfstorage.blob.core.windows.net/hd-com/photos/6099/HortiAsia2017-238.jpg?preset=AlbumCoverThumb)
![Patrizia Giuliana from Arrigoni horticultural fabrics was exhibiting for the first time and was very pleased with the event so far.](https://www.hortidaily.com/remote/https/agfstorage.blob.core.windows.net/hd-com/photos/6099/HortiAsia2017-239.jpg?preset=AlbumCoverThumb)
![Frank Hollaar of the Dutch Demonursey was exploring the possibilities to establish a small demo nursery in Thailand.](https://www.hortidaily.com/remote/https/agfstorage.blob.core.windows.net/hd-com/photos/6099/HortiAsia2017-243.jpg?preset=AlbumCoverThumb)
![Arjen Janmaat of Ridder / HortiMaX gave a presentation on smart, adaptive irrigation and climate control at the DLG Forum.](https://www.hortidaily.com/remote/https/agfstorage.blob.core.windows.net/hd-com/photos/6099/HortiAsia2017-246.jpg?preset=AlbumCoverThumb)
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