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We would like to keep you informed of all our developments and the latest news within the horticultural and floriculture sector.
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We would like to keep you informed of all our developments and the latest news within the horticultural and floriculture sector.
Renting brings crate washing at scale within reach
Using advanced technology, Limex can breathe new life into even the oldest machines to continue providing outstanding washing results. These refurbished/reusable machines are not only lower priced, they are also more sustainable.
“All this has only been possible thanks to all the hard-working colleagues, fine customers, and loyal partners. Thank you for your tireless efforts and enthusiasm!” Joep Janssen, Limex Management
There is surging global demand for thorough cleaning of DWC floating rafts and NFT channels in hydroculture systems. Although hydroculture […]
After developing successful cleaning methods for removal of TVX virus, ToBRFV and CGMMV viruses, Limex investigated various washing processes to remove Fusarium Oxysporum from harvest crates and propagation trays.
Our senior account manager, Gertie Rongen, and sales engineer, Bart Bovee, give 6 reasons to rent a washing machine!
Thorough and precise maintenance of a washer ensures that the machine will continue to perform optimally and last a long time.
Tulip Virus X is a particularly tough virus to control for flower bulb growers, especially in tulip forcing.
We are currently investing in research and development of washing machines with lower water consumption. Thanks to new, better filters, large amounts of dirt are removed from the washing water.
We investigated the possible impact of washing processes on the control and removal of viruses such as ToBRFV and CGMMV. The results of this research have turned out to be very valuable!
The Limex foam unit with Menno Florades is briefly highlighted by the trade journal ‘Onder Glas’. Written in Ditch.
Attention for the laboratory research of Limex in the fight against the tomato virus ToBRFV in the newspaper: AD Westland
Limex successfully removed
ToBRFV from tomato crates !!
Tested by an independent laboratory.
On 20 April 1990, Jan and Annie Janssen founded what was then called Limex Machine Exploitatie B.V in a garage. Today, their son Joep Janssen is at the helm of this family business.
We introduce a new, extra hygienic heat exchanger. It is much easier to clean and maintain your machine.
Foam prolongs the intensive contact time of the disinfectant with the surface of the trolley. Excess foam in the unit is collected and reused. This effectively reduces consumption by approximately 20%.
“This investment improves our capacity to keep any potential threats at bay,” says Erik van der Arend, general manager at WPK Vegetable Plants.
That’s why we developed a combined machine in which two rows of crates or trays can be alternated with pallets.
Wednesday 5 June 2019 three bucket washing lines were festively put into use at Royal FloraHolland in Aalsmeer. It was […]
Panningen, 10 January 2019 We would like to inform you about the latest developments at our company. I,- Jan Janssen […]
Limex introduces a revolutionary new concept: cleaning boxes, crates and other reusable transportation packaging with foam. Because the foam stays […]
TVX is unfortunately very well known among tulip forcers. The article below discusses a possible remedy for the virus, starting […]
As of 1 February 2018, our full-service package has been incorporated into a new BV called “Limex Cleaning Solutions”, also […]
Reducing Pythium at tulip growers Limex was the subject of a recent article in BloemenVisie, in which the importance of […]
Company director Jürgen Firmenich: “If all suppliers would perform like Limex, my troubles would be as good as gone: communication is good, and if an issue does arise, it’s resolved quickly.”
“If they need any help in the future, they can always contact me!” – freelance engineer
Luc Vrenken: “We have been working together to our full satisfaction for years. I have seen many washers running in practice, but the reliability of Limex really makes them stand out.”
“It’s nice that the communication lines are short,” says Mr. Leo Berghs Trienekens. “You can just walk into the factory.” He was able to extensively view and test the float washing machines. “That increases confidence before purchasing. And as long as you keep the machine clean, there is actually no maintenance required. We appreciate Limex’s professional and personal approach”.
Christ Monden: “After I gave Joep Janssen a tour in the greenhouse and shared my wishes, he immediately had an idea of our wishes and the practical applications. That ultimately led to the installation of the washer, which enabled us to save a lot of water”
After examining many different machines, we finally settled on purchasing our new machine from Limex. We received competent and thorough advice before buying. Limex also adapted the new machine to our needs. In addition, our first few experiences have shown that the after-sales service and advice from Limex is also fantastic. – Hansjürg Imhof
“What we now have is a system that washes the transport crates far better than the previous installation, and the number of operators has been reduced from three to just one.”- Joost van den Berg
“The trays are thoroughly cleaned and disinfected with foam from Menno Florades. The washing result could be seen very quickly from the better root quality.” – Achim Gernert
“With this washer, we can be sure that the crates that come out of the machine are clean and free from viruses and other diseases; we can use them in our processes without risk.” – Koen Saris
“We are excited about the washing result of the Limex machine. We like to share our plans and working method with a company like Limex that is also committed to sustainability and we are looking forward to a beautiful and successful collaboration in the future!” – Mr. Hans van Scheijndel
“Limex is developing constantly to meet our increasingly stringent requirements. We can recommend Limex with a clear conscience.” – Oliver Schneider
“Our collaboration with Limex has worked very well. A supplier that we will continue to work with and can recommend as a good partner.“ – Niclas Noord
“During cultivation, we see cycle after cycle of tulips emerging uniformly. An extra benefit is that the machine can remove the TVX virus. I can certainly recommend a Limex washer to every tulip grower.” – Joost Wesselman
“The fruits of this productive collaboration between Limex and Hishtil permit both companies to offer their customers the best sanitation solution and healthy propagating material that will allow them to maximize crop quality and yields.” – Amit Dagan
“It is a pleasure for us to work with Limex, which is aware of the problems of hygiene and water scarcity that concern us in Chile and some regions.” – Martin Campos
“I have seen Limex machines at other fruit growers, even one that has been in use for 25 years and is still running. When I invest, I think it is important to invest in high-quality and well-functioning products that I will be able to use for years to come.” – Boer Erik
“I’m really proud that we get such large, intensive trolley and tray washers.” – Pieter van Dijk
“The delivery of the bucket washer from Limex has fully met all our expectations! Limex has now a satisfied customer in Brazil!” – André van Kruijssen
“This investment improves our capacity to keep any potential threats at bay,” says Erik van der Arend, general manager at WPK Vegetable Plants.
“The Limex washers are an indispensable component for a successful service to LCS!” – Jan van Hoef
For distribution centre Scherpenhuizen, Limex supplied a boxwasher, type KKW6000NS for sustainable washing of boxes where the water is heated by high-quality residual heat from cooling.
“To have a tray washer that works this great has really boosted our production at the nursery. The growing trays gets clean and we can use them over and over again in our production without any problems. I can highly recommend any forest plant producer to use a Limex Washer in their production line.” – Ronny Anngren
“The Limex crate washer meets our hygiene requirements (microbiological cleanliness) and produces a drying result of less than four grams per crate. This allows an output of 5,600 clean crates per hour, and that maintains our delivery capacity at an optimal level. ” – Jurgen Banken
