Green, Great, Gorgeous! Excellent Mood at IPM ESSEN 2020

More visitors and higher internationality: Over 54,000 (in 2019: 52,800) visitors from over 100 countries obtained information about trends and ordered goods for the coming season. More than ever, climate change and sustainability were the dominant subjects at the world's leading fair for horticulture.

IPM NEWS 2020 - Issue 4

The fourth edition of this year's IPM news, the official trade fair newspaper, is now also available for download.

IPM NEWS 2020 - Issue 3

The third edition of this year's IPM news, the official trade fair newspaper, is now also available for download.

IPM ESSEN 2020 - the Meeting Place of the International Horticultural Sector

From January 28 to 31, 2020, IPM ESSEN will take place at Messe Essen for the 38th time. At the world's leading fair for horticulture, more than 1,500 exhibitors from nearly 50 nations will show their innovative products and services along the entire value added chain in horticulture - from new plant breeds via pioneering technology right up to exclusive floristry and equipment for the point of sale. The neighbor France will present itself as the official partner country. Extra value added will be offered by the extensive supporting program with numerous specialist forums, competitions and awards ceremonies.

Federal Agriculture Minister Klöckner Festively Opened the IPM ESSEN 2020

The 38th IPM ESSEN has been opened: At Messe Essen, around 300 guests, including representatives from the economic and political fields, followed the festive Opening Ceremony which flew the flag of the partner country France. In her opening speech, Julia Klöckner, Federal Minister of Agriculture and Food, announced the continuation of the federal program for raising energy efficiency from which horticulture will profit, too. In addition to her, the speakers also included France's Consul General, Dr. Olivia Berkeley-Christmann, and the North Rhine-Westphalia Agriculture Minister, Ursula Heinen-Esser. Moreover, the first day of the fair was characterized by innovative plant breeds. An expert jury honored innovations in six categories.

Anthura BV wins AIPH International Grower of the Year 2020

IPM NEWS 2020 - Issue 2

The second edition of this year's IPM news, the official trade fair newspaper, is now also available for download.

Flex i Tray: One product - maximum flexibility

For nearly 30 years, the HÜBNER-LEE pot holder system has been protecting outdoor crops from wind damage, saving working time and ensuring homogeneous plant growth. The company developed the new Flex i Tray in close cooperation with its existing customers.

EcoFibri® – We now produce our own wood fiber

Sustainability has become the new standard and a key success factor. With almost 20 years of experience in the substrate industry, CompaQpeat convinced that wood fiber is one of the most suitable alternative constituents for producing high-quality substrates.

IPM news 2020 - Issue 1

The first issue of this year's IPM news, the official trade fair news, is now available for download.