Innovative technologies for plant transportation ensuring the supply chain delivers the best consumer experience.
KENT, OHIO – October 18, 2017 – Oasis® Grower Solutions offers a system of products to protect the integrity of plants during transportation and ensure the best possible consumer experience. The system includes Oasis® HydraPad, Floralife® Transport Paper and EthylBloc™ technology truck treatments and sachets.
Oasis HydraPad is an absorbent substrate designed to provide moisture to potted plants. It provides a hydration source during transportation, as well as for times when plants need to go without watering for an extended duration.
Available in three different sizes, 2-inch, 3-1/2-inch and 5-inch squares, the HydraPad makes water available to plants without sloshing and dripping, plus avoids plant drowning. The product helps provide extra assurance of the plant quality after it is beyond the grower’s care.
Floralife Transport Paper is a specially designed post-harvest waxed tissue that is used for transporting fresh cut flowers and potted plants. The paper is impregnated with compounds that react when exposed to relative humidity above 40 percent. Designed to fit most commonly used shipping boxes, the paper sheets measure 10 inches by 40 inches. The transport paper can be used effectively in both refrigerated and non-temperature controlled shipments.
Floralife EthylBloc technology inhibits the negative impact that ethylene has on crops, such as flower, bud and leaf drop, leaf yellowing and premature flower aging. Designed for use by all segments of the floral and nursery industries, EthylBloc technology protects cut and potted flowers, foliage plants and bedding flowers and plants, helping them to stay vibrant. EthylBloc technology is available in truck treatments and sachets.
“Our transportation system of products is formulated to protect plants on their last leg of the plant journey to the consumer,” said Jeff Naymik, global marketing manager, Oasis Grower Solutions. “Our innovative technologies for plant transportation ensure that the end consumer is delighted.”
With a solution for the entire plant journey, Oasis Grower Solutions products include foam medium for tissue culture, plant propagation Rootcubes®, Terra Plug, Fertiss®, PlantPaper, Horticubes®, Oasis® Easy System, hydroponic fertilizer, Soax® wetting agent, disease control and greenhouse cleaners. It also offers an ecologically sustainable (eS) line of products.
Oasis Grower Solutions provides for the strong, healthy, clean start and post-harvest care and handling of plants and flowers throughout their lifecycle to ensure the best consumer experience. The entire plant journey includes the breeder, propagator, growers, retailers, distributors and finally, the end consumer.
About Smithers-Oasis
Smithers-Oasis’ global expertise of the plant and flower business stretches from propagation to presentation. With locations in 20 countries and resources around the world, Smithers-Oasis manufactures floral foam products, postharvest products, growing media and flower arranging supplies for the floriculture industry. OASIS® and Floralife® are two of the company’s most recognized brands founded in 1954 and 1938, respectively. With more than 60 years of experience with foaming technology, Smithers-Oasis also develops specialty foams for a wide variety of applications including packaging, impression, absorption and molding. The company’s driving purpose is “to help people express and experience emotion by adding value to flowers and plants.” Smithers-Oasis, a privately owned company, is headquartered in Kent, Ohio, USA.
For more information on Oasis Grower Solutions transportation products, contact Global Marketing Manager, Jeffrey Naymik at jnaymik@smithersoasis.com or visit www.oasisgrowersolutions.com.
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Photo caption: Oasis Grower Solutions system of transportation products includes Oasis® HydraPad, Floralife® Transport Paper and EthylBloc™ technology truck treatments and sachets.