We have successfully obtained the HortiQ certificate. The certificate was awarded to Jack van der Voort (director) and Martin Steenks (QHSE manager) by Kiwa, a testing, inspection, and certification body for quality systems. The process was guided by Marco Vermeulen from Van Houten & Partners, a consultancy firm for the horticultural sector.

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.

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!

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.

Growers again face very challenging choices in 2023. Do we switch to LED lighting and then have to install a second screen to maintain climate? What do we do about the rising humidity in the greenhouse? Do we heat more, ventilate more (fans) or do we go for dehumidifiers? These are tough choices and certainly not the cheapest options either.