Albotherm Ltd , a UK based materials inauguration , and Dutch horticultural coatings manufacturer Lumiforte declare their collaborationism . This partnership aims to explore the integration of Lumiforte ’s obliterable nursery coatings system with Albotherm ’s patent of invention pending , heat - activated blending applied science .
Molly Allington , Sian Fussel ( Albotherm ) , and Barry Zuidgeest ( Lumiforte )
Albotherm and Lumiforte are working together on a heating system activated , seasonal shade coating , which would consort to the companies would be the first of its kind on the market . " This collaboration aims to make grow a product that seamlessly integrate the simplicity of program and customisability of Lumiforte ’s removable coating with Albotherm ’s unique temperature tender technology , " they state .
After the initial development , being led by the R&D department of both companies , the first trials are currently being planned . Objectives of this trial will not only be about the coating performance , but also to collect more proof points of this novel technology .
Albotherm ’s material changes opacity with increased temperature by transitioning from transparent to white to shade crop in blistering weather , while take into account the maximal amount of light through during coolheaded weather . Founded in 2020 , Albotherm claims that it has secured roughly £ 2 million in investment and give funding to formulate and deploy their engineering science in the commercial horticulture market . The companionship ’s squad state : " Our technology holds the potential to revolutionize the commercial-grade horticulture mart both in Europe and around the globe . old craw trials utilizing this applied science have show up to 34 % increase in crop yield and an 18 % increment in light-colored level compared to standard chalk blending . " The 2022 trials took shoes at Rothamsted research grow St. Basil crops .
Lumiforte was created in 2021 following the merger between Sudlac SAS from France and Mardenkro BV from the Netherlands , which were founded 65 and 40 years ago , severally . Lumiforte develop , manufactures and sell smart coating and cleaning solution for greenhouse gardening , sports line grading , and other functional covering for agriculture and industry . grant to Lumiforte , their two product lines , ReduSystems and Sudlac , are distributed to more than 70 countries worldwide . Through these ware line their target is to have a significant impact on the development of industrial plant , people and the ecosystem by working in concordance with nature .
Molly Allington , chief executive officer of Albotherm : " Lumiforte ’s accompaniment of our technology is a immense milestone for Albotherm and we are thrilled to be working together . With commercialization of novel technologies being historically slippery in gardening , having the backing of a market leading organisation like Lumiforte is a testament to the potential of our innovation . "
Barry Zuidgeest , CCO of Lumiforte : " This forward-looking technology of Albotherm enable more growers globally to utilise a smart dynamic coating during high temperature periods while having high transmission of light in the morning and when the weather condition gets all of a sudden colder . I am very enthusiastic about the technological knowledge and partnership with Albotherm ’s team and looking forward to the first results . "
For more information : Lumiforte[email protected]www.lumiforte.com
Albotherm Ltd. Molly Allington , CEO[email protected]www.albotherm.com
