NEWSLETTERS - ISSUE1 (Dec 2010) / ISSUE3 (Aug 2011) / ISSUE4 (Dec 2011)


03 - 06 July, 2011 Protected Cropping Australia (PCA) Conference - Event Completed

AIS Greenworks has participated as sponsor and exhibitor at the Protected Cropping Australia National Conference (PCA), held in Adelaide from the 3rd to 6th July 2011. PCA and Greenworks share the goal of supporting the Australian Hydroponic industry in developing the demanding and competitive market. For two full days outstanding national and international  speakers, including some of our partners, have shared precious information about all the different aspects of the business: financial, technical, chemical, marketing, and management. The variety of subjects was mirrored by the remarkable diversity of exhibitors and visitors: growers, banks, seed suppliers, glasshouses builders, researchers, retailers and of course Greenworks and Hortworks! High quality, efficiency, sustainability, innovation, and the Australian dedication and passion, are clearly the key points for the hydroponic industry of the future, and they have been officially rewarded during the Monday night dinner at the Adelaide Convention centre. The farms visits have been the perfect conclusion to  this event, giving the opportunity to see in reality what was discussed on the previous days.

Greenworks is proud to support and service the Australian hydroponic industry. We would like to thank you for visiting our stand, as always it has been a great pleasure meeting you and discussing your business and enquiries and we are already looking forward to our next steps together.

Congratulations to Mr. Thien Vu of Virginia Produce, the winner of our portable high pressure cooling unit.


03 - 06 July, 2011 Protected Cropping Australia (PCA) Conference - Event Announcement

Protected Cropping Australia is holding its biennial conference from 3rd to 6th July at the splendid Adelaide Convention Centre. Representatives from Greenworks will be there in full force. Talking with you, the growers, is certainly what we enjoy best. Our team consists of a variety of different professional personnel from highly qualified and experienced climate control experts, designers, engineers and technical growth experts. Through our discussion with you, we will endeavour to find the most competitive, economically and environmentally viable solutions for your greenhouse enterprise, be it only a couple hundred square meters to a corporate production facility.

When at our site, don’t forget to enter the draw to win a portable high pressure cooling unit manufactured by Greenworks. This high-tech machine operates at up to 1000 PSI over a wide range of flow rates and can be very easily installed.


09 May, 2011 New Employee

We have recently employed Chinmay Dave as a Trainee designer/draftsman based in our Sydney Head Office. Chinmay has been living in Australia for 4 years. He graduated last year from University of Technology Sydney (UTS) where he did his bachelor’s degree in mechanical engineering.
Chinmay comes from India where he did his diploma in mechanical engineering from Nirma University. While studying in India, he worked as a junior engineer at a foundry manufacturing metal castings. During his study and professional experience he developed interest in the designing field and hopes to make a career in it with a fresh start here at Greenworks.


26 April, 2011 New Employee

Greenworks has recently emplolyed Andrea Rozsa. Andrea arrived in Australia in 2003 from Hungary on completion of her Masters in Horticulture and Bachelor of Education in Horticultural Science. She studied marketing in Brisbane while working part-time for an agricultural chemical company as Regulatory Affairs Assistant. She has 5 years experience in the fertiliser industry, as Regional Sales consultant in New South Wales and South Australia and Technical Support Officer in Queensland.  Her passion lies in farm efficiencies and precision horticulture.  She is looking forward to visiting growers across Australia in her role as National Sales Manager for Greenworks!


26 April, 2011 New Employee

We have recently employed Darryl Stretton as our Business Development Manager based in our Sydney Head-Office. Darryl comes to us from New Zealand where for the last 5 years has been working as a farm consultant across a number of different value disciplines in both the Horticulture and Agricultural sectors. Prior to spending 9 years in New Zealand, Darryl grew up in South Africa (just south of Durban) on a sugar-cane plantation where he developed his passion for the primary industry.
In addition to his relevant industry experience, Darryl has obtained a number of qualifications pertinent to the wider food industry:
•    Bachelor of Viticulture (Charles Sturt University, NSW)
•    Post-Graduate Diploma in AgriCommerce (Massey University, New Zealand)
•    Masters of Management (Agribusiness) (Massey University, New Zealand)
Darryl will be traveling extensively across Australasia meeting and visiting with our different clients and has already mentioned to us that meeting with you (the growers) is what he is most looking forward too!


11 December, 2010 Greenworks Christmas Party

The Greenworks Christmas Party was held at a Go Karting place in Windsor and then an afternoon at The Brewery in Rouse Hill.  The Go Karting was a lot of fun and everyone’s competitive side came out a little whilst on the track.  The day was a success and it was a great way to finally have everyone together and enjoy some quality time.  Merry Xmas everyone and have a safe and happy new year!




30 June - 2 July, 2010 Hydroponic Farmers Federation Conference

Recently Greenworks attended the HFF conference that was held at Chisholm Institute of Tafe in Cranbourne, Victoria.  The 2010 conference focussed on water, energy, productivity, and marketing and included a number of trade displays, workshops and presentations by industry experts.
Greenworks had a trade display at the show and Sohum also provided a presentation on “Real Energy Alternatives.” 

Other Guest Speakers at the 2010 HFF included:
Jeremy Badgery-Parker, Brialey Brightwell, Rick Donnan, Ronald Duivenstein, Peter Furphy, Andy Lee, Nicky Mann, Elly Nederhoff, Meiny Prins, Graeme Smith, Herman Van Der Gulik, and Wayne Street.

The 2010 HFF Conference was a great success due to the knowledge that was projected throughout the three days.  It was fantastic to see the new state of the art glasshouse at Chisholm Tafe which was built by Faber with all the technical aspects being supplied and installed by Greenworks and Powerplants. Congratulations must go to Carl/Rocky and the team at Powerplants for doing a great job managing the project and getting it done on time in some very difficult circumstances.


28 & 29 June, 2010 - Surviving Today and Opportunities for Tomorrow

Recently Greenworks held what we and many of the participants would call, one of the most exciting and comprehensive seminars for the Greenhouse industry.  The seminar was situated at the Amstel Golf Club in Cranbourne Victoria.  Key topics that were covered in this seminar included effective investment and energy use, root zone management and climate control.

Speakers that attended throughout the two days were:
Tim Pratt – Technical Director. Farm energy
Andy Lee – Business support Manager North America and Export Markets. Grodan BV
Ronald Duyvesteijn – Director. NPR Consultancy, Holland

The Grodan Seminar was a great success and provided all attendees with information, understanding and clarity in relation to the product as well as giving the growers a chance to ask any questions and resolve and problems that they may be having with their product.  Technical documents and course notes will be delivered to all participants in the near future. If you are a grower on Grodan who did not attend the course and who would like a copy of the documents, please call Jemma at Greenworks.