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August 25, 2008 — How can innovative greenhouse technologies help you save energy? Ron van Paassen, research and development manager with Hoogendoorn Growth Management in the Netherlands, has some answers. 

August 25, 2008 — How can innovative greenhouse technologies help you save energy?
Ron van Paassen has some answers.
Van Paassen is the research and development manager with Hoogendoorn Growth Management in the Netherlands. He will present a pair of talks – How Advanced Greenhouse Technology Can Help You Save Energy – in southwestern Ontario in mid-September:
• Wednesday, Sept. 10, at 6 p.m., at Colasanti’s Tropical Gardens (Willow Room) in Kingsville. This presentation is hosted by IGT Limited and Hoogendoorn America Inc. Dinner is included. RSVP by calling 519-322-9988.
• Friday, Sept. 12, at 9:30 a.m., at the Hoogendoorn America facilities at the Vineland Research and Innovation Centre. This presentation is hosted by Hoogendoorn America Inc. RSVP by calling 289-407-6420.
Van Paassen received his master’s degree from Delft University of Technology.
Hoogendoorn’s R&D department is well-known for its innovative greenhouse controls. Recent developments include the Aircokas concept for semi-closed production, plant sensors (such as the stomata sensor, or Sensiplant), and the new “iSii” climate computer.
• www.hoogendoorn.ca