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HortiQ in Practice: Wire Testing for International Projects

HortiQ in Practice: Wire Testing for International Projects

When it comes to international greenhouse projects, there's more involved than simply supplying the right materials. Ensuring quality is essential—because when a component fails on-site, thousands of kilometers away, the consequences can be serious: delays, additional costs, and an unhappy customer. That’s why we regularly test our materials, as we recently did with a batch of polyester wire.

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New in our range: Noctis Thermo

New in our range: Noctis Thermo

Sustainable cultivation is a top priority in the greenhouse horticulture sector. It’s no coincidence that a subsidy scheme is now in place to support sustainability in new construction projects. Our suppliers are also responding actively to this development. Our trusted supplier Phormium has launched the completely renewed Noctis Thermo screen: a high-tech fabric designed to meet the current challenges in greenhouse cultivation. This 100% aluminium screen delivers impressive results: up to 72% energy savings, 99% shading efficiency, fire classification 1 according to NTA 8825 and — not unimportant — a more attractive price than many traditional screens.

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Farewell to Marianne: Enjoy Your Well-Deserved Retirement!

Farewell to Marianne: Enjoy Your Well-Deserved Retirement!

After years of dedication and commitment at SchermNed, we said goodbye to our colleague Marianne last week. During a cozy gathering, we took the time to thank her for her hard work and great collaboration. It was a wonderful evening filled with warm words and fond memories.

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New work vehicle for SchermNed: A Step Forward in Efficiency and Comfort

New work vehicle for SchermNed: A Step Forward in Efficiency and Comfort

At SchermNed, we are always looking for ways to improve our service and streamline our processes. Over the past few months, we have been working closely with Vemo Lease to replace four of our six vans with newer and more efficient models. We are proud to announce that our team of technicians has recently received four brand-new Ford Transit Custom 2.0 TDCi L2H1 320 Limited vans.

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SchermNed Celebrates 35 Years of Craftsmanship and Innovation

SchermNed Celebrates 35 Years of Craftsmanship and Innovation

On March 3, 2025, we proudly marked a major milestone—our 35th anniversary! What started in 1990 as a small family business with big ambitions has grown into a leading expert in screen installations and insect netting. Founded by Cock van der Voort, SchermNed has always been built on craftsmanship and innovation. Today, his son Jack leads the company, while his brother Mark focuses on our sister company, Vitrona, which specializes in sunshades and patio covers. Their sister Terry plays a key role in supporting both businesses with administration and automation. From past to present, one thing has remained the same: our commitment to quality, innovation, and customer satisfaction. Here’s to the future!

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UV stability of insect netting increases further due to global demand

UV stability of insect netting increases further due to global demand

Insect netting specialist SchermNed has increased the UV stability of its insect netting. This entails a further development of the special insect netting filter that the company has supplied for years. Netting with a kilo-Langley value (kly) of 1350 becomes the new filter standard. This news comes from Carl Stougie and Jack van der Voort of the Westland-based screen installation company, specialists in insect netting since 1990.

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Insect netting filter continues to amaze with new insights on climate making

Insect netting filter continues to amaze with new insights on climate making

It was Jack van der Voort's father from SchermNed who came up with a self-developed insect netting filter system years ago. It is an alternative to the much better-known harmonica netting system in horticulture.

"We have been working with it for years, but we never really made a big deal out of it," admits Cock's son. Together with Terry and Mark, and the entire team,he now runs the family business. "Initially, it was mainly breeding companies that asked for it. In recent years, we have also been installing the insect netting filter system for many cucumber growers."

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Meet our innovative screen and netting systems

Meet our innovative screen and netting systems

Our family business SchermNed will be exhibiting at the national and international GreenTech Amsterdam for the first time this year. At our brand-new stand with extensive demo models, we will be pleased to demonstrate the latest screen systems for greenhouse horticulture and the foil market to you, as well as our insect netting systems!

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New project Windset Farms in the US

New project Windset Farms in the US

YES!! This large sea container is on its way to Windset Farms - USA. SchermNed technicians will soon be able to install the ValkPoly+ screen system in the foil greenhouse on this project. All the paperwork was arranged by our Export Manager Barry and warehouse manager Jeffrey ensured that the container was neatly loaded and put on the boat on its way to the sunny west coast of California.

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Opportunities with screen installations in foil greenhouses?

Opportunities with screen installations in foil greenhouses?

Jack from SchermNed believes that there is still a lot to be gained from screen installations in foil greenhouses. “You can do a lot more with it than growers often do now. If growers look beyond the sharpness of light screens, they can earn a good return on a screen installation. I am convinced of that. For example, a screen can also help cool the greenhouse climate slightly and extend the season. This allows growers to grow products of even better quality.”

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Saving energy with second energy screen

Saving energy with second energy screen

With the explosive rise in energy prices and winter just around the corner, these are challenging times for entrepreneurs in greenhouse horticulture. At the moment, it's all about being able to save energy. As a result, energy screens will be higher on the investment agenda in the coming period. The purchase of a second energy screen offers possibilities with regard to energy saving and "The New Cultivation". With a second energy screen, an extra high energy saving can be achieved in conjunction with optimal production.

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Arthur de Bruin retires, but remains connected to SchermNed screen installations

Arthur de Bruin retires, but remains connected to SchermNed screen installations

He is one of first persons to join SchermNed and, after almost 30 years, is welcoming his retirement. Arthur de Bruin started as a mechanic and grew from there towards Project leader. In other words, he has seen and has been involved in every facet within SchermNed and has experience in all types of screen and insect mesh installations.

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We commit to the international foil market

We commit to the international foil market

SchermNed has expanded its product range with screen installations and insect netting for foil greenhouses. With this step, SchermNed wants to respond to the higher demands made worldwide on cultivation in plastic greenhouses. “In this market, too, you can see a movement towards year-round production and better climate control,” says Jack van der Voort, Director of SchermNed. At present, SchermNed focuses primarily on domestic and foreign greenhouse horticulture, garden centres and occasional utility projects such as screening in zoos.

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SchermNed 32 years

SchermNed 32 years

On 28 February 1990, Cock van der Voort started out in his own garage at home in Naaldwijk. He decided to apply his technical knowledge and years of experience to building a business of his own. Despite having three children and the security of a permanent job, he decided to go for it and set up SchermNed. Through trial and error, it eventually became a great success.

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Dear Aad, forever in our hearts

Dear Aad, forever in our hearts

Unfortunately, we have to inform you that our wonderful colleague and great friend Aad Witkam has passed away. After a long struggle, unfortunately inevitable, we all knew that. But what a great loss! Aad was born on April 9, 1963 and died on February 15, 2022.

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‘Get your hands dirty’ for more greenery at SchermNed & Vitrona

‘Get your hands dirty’ for more greenery at SchermNed & Vitrona

Business parks are well known for their functional and utilitarian design, i.e., as many parking spaces as possible and minimal maintenance. In Westland, as a municipality, but also as individuals, we have a responsibility to make a greener contribution to improving the flora and fauna.

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SchermNed screen installations and Ruben Voois a great match!

SchermNed screen installations and Ruben Voois a great match!

Ruben has been working as a project leader at SchermNed for more than two months now and it seems as if he has been there for years - a great match, says director/owner Jack van der Voort. Ruben is 38 years old, lives around the corner and his 20 years of experience brings fresh ideas with him.

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SchermNed is taking a new path with the acquisition of Alsemgeest screening installations

SchermNed is taking a new path with the acquisition of Alsemgeest screening installations

Since Monday April 15, SchermNed has been taking a new path with the takeover of Alsemgeest screening installations. A company that has many years of relationships in horticulture, garden centers and non-residential construction, including maintenance contracts. This takeover brings together a broad and experienced team of professionals, ranging from mechanics, work planners, executors and sales executives, all with an affinity and heart for horticulture.

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Working at SchermNed - Marc

Working at SchermNed - Marc

Marc van der Knaap has been working in our family business since July 1 and shares his experience about the first weeks at SchermNed.

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GreenTech Amsterdam 2024

GreenTech Amsterdam 2024

Fancy a coffee at GreenTech? You can find us on the 11th, 12th and 13th of June at booth 05.610 at GreenTech Amsterdam!

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