Supplies

Degradable twine
A.M.A. Hydroponics announces its new Elite Bio Twine, a high-quality biodegradable twine for greenhouse-grown pepper and tomato crops. The product is soft, flexible and UV resistant. It is easily strong enough to hold up during the entire life of a pepper or tomato crop (excluding beefsteak tomatoes) with minimal degradation. The twine will degrade in a compost pile in about seven weeks. The product has been successfully trialed in Europe for two years and is ready for wide U.S. distribution. READER SERVICE #35

Grow lights
LumiGrow launched the LumiBar LED-based system for delivering optimum spectral and light levels for multilayer crop production without the high energy demand and unevel light quality inherent with conventional fixtures. LumiBar boosts crop yields, reduces costs and gains productivity. It is ideal for controlled environments including climate cabinets, growth chambers and production units. It provides 50 percent more PAR per Watt and consumes as much as half the energy required by fluorescent or incandescent fixtures. READER SERVICE #36

Irrigation supplies
Matco-Norca released irrigation products line including cast and ductile iron gate valves, cast iron butterfly valves, PVC ball valves, brass ball valves and brass gate valves. These products are suitable for agricultural, commercial and residential applications. Cast and ductile iron gate valves are resilient wedge and epoxy coated inside and out. They're suitable for both above and below ground applications utilizing the various end connections of flanged, threaded, push-on and mechanical joint. They're available in sizes from 2-16 inches. READER SERVICE #37

Greenhouse trays
Blackmore's new 21-count, loose-fill tray is the standard 11-inches by 21 ½ inches in size. It's well suited for landscaping use or woody ornamental production. The tray features label ramps at each end, and a tapered-cone-cell design with fluted sidewalls for strength and to act as an air conduit to the root zone. The new tray is #6 RPS and may be recycled. READER SERVICE #38

Pressure-sensitive labels
Sato Labeling Solutions America Inc. has a new line of pressure-sensitive labels, tickets and tags to provide customizable shapes and designs to effectively communicate your message. Four-color graphics will grab shoppers' interest while inline lamination and UV varnish help protect the image. Variable data can be added onsite to pre-printed labels for further convenience and customization. READER SERVICE #39