Month: May 2019

IPM ESSEN 2010

Exhibition overwhelms with its sheer size. Twelve exhibition halls, including several two-level is really impressive. A total of 1450 exhibitors from 47 countries. (Number of exhibitors is growing, since 2005 an increase of nearly 70 exhibitors). The exhibition was dominated by plants that occupy eight halls (over 50% of the area), then floristry and horticultural technique, which was entirely devoted to one (highest) indoors.
The rich plant material was particularly attractive pot plants in sections, discounting and cut flowers. Our nursery industry has been deployed in four halls. As might be expected to dominate Western European nurseries: German, Dutch, Spanish, Italian or French. But there were also interesting Chinese or Turkish stand. On the background of a well-presented to Polish stand, which consisted of four nurseries: "Clematis" - W. Piotrowski, Sz. Marczynski, nurseries "ZYMON" - S. ZYMON; nurseries "E.B.Ważynscy" nurseries "Agro Partners" and the PNA Information. It was well located in the center hall 9, visible from afar thanks to a highly placed inscriptions and distinctive white and red colors. The stands at the exhibition were characterized by a very large variation from a few plants set no special idea for the floor to an extremely rich stands of Italian architecture (eg. Vannucci Piante).
As for the plant material it was also diverse in terms of quality. What surprised me a little curious that relatively few species and varieties. Like most exhibitions, and there was a contest news, which awarded the prestigious award. Most of these new plants were potted and discounts. The exhibition runs for four days, which breaks down and causes traffic congestion burdensome. All transitions are broad and well marked. The fair has a wide network of restaurants. From the airport in Dusseldorf can be easily reached by shuttle bus, and tickets to the exhibition are entitled to travel by subway, making it very easy "lives" to foreigners who do not know the German language.
Wiesław Szydło

FLOWERS 2010

On the first weekend in September, just days after the exhibition Green is Life a group of Polish nurserymen each year goes to Russia's largest horticultural exhibition "FLOWERS".
Stand like the  last year was in very good location, near the entrance, on one of the main axes of communication. Again, the formula has proved to be a common exhibition space. Substantial exposure, nicely arranged plants, presenting himself in excellent condition certainly was impressive. Another example, the shape of the stand of "island" definitely would have given more possibilities, but at this point, the organizers are completely indifferent to our requests.
The attractiveness of the stand has been confirmed by a gold medal. Another success was medals in the category of novelty: silver for hydrangea bouquets 'Limelight' and brown for Clematis 'Queen Jadwiga'.
Less encouraging that in previous years was lower turnout of visitors. There was no longer terrible queues or crowds exciting as any encountered flowering plant. Maybe it was the fault of the weather, which this year was extremely bad. Weeks of heat and smoke from burning peat completely stopped interest in plants, and thus sales in garden centers.
Jakub Kurowski

PM ESSEN 2011

Polish stand at the International Plant Fair (IPM) in Essen, organized by the Polish Nurserymen Association and the Agencja Promocji Zieleni has been noticed and appreciated. On the first day official delegation visited them, headed by Vice Minister of Agriculture Federal Johannes Remmel. On the PNA invitation the Polish side was represented by Marian Zalewski - Vice Minister of Agriculture and Rural Development, Consul General of Poland in Cologne - Jolanta Kozlowska, Head of Department Trade and Investment Consul Malgorzata Wejtko and Consul Bronislaw Jaworski.
Polish special guests also attended the meeting with the exhibitors, aware of the offer and the specific characteristics and qualities of Polish products presented at these important international fairs.

Polish stand located in the central part of the hall No. 9 was visible from afar because of its size (100m2), a coherent and clever arrangement and distinctive markings, and white and red flags. The stand presented following nurseries:

• Clematis, Container Nursery s.j. Sz. Marczynski, W. Piotrowski from Pruszkow,
• Horticultural Farm, Tadeusz KUSIBAB from Krakow,
• Ornamental Trees and Shrubs Nursery, Joanna, and Bronislaw Szmit from Ciechanów,
• Ornamental Trees and Shrubs Nursery, B. Ważyński from Śleszyn,
• Nursery of Ornamental Shrubs, ZYMON from Tłokinia Wielka.

The FHU Vector Miroslaw Brych from Żory, was demonstrating good garden featuring stone. Most exhibitors are regular participants - newcomers were Szmit Nursery and company Vector. The main objectives of the participants is a fair presentation of the offer visitors to customers from all over Europe and beyond, as well as taking part in the fair companies. Exhibitors seeking new business contacts and work on strengthening the existing ones. Participation in the fair was also used to promote Polish nurseries and schools affiliated to the Polish Nurserymen Association and the International Exhibitions “Green is Life" held annually in Warsaw (26-28 August 2011). Participants positively assessed their share of the fair, hoping for good business results. Also declared their participation in next year's edition.
Information on the participation of Polish exhibitors and nursery industry posted a Panorama television (TVP 2) and TVP Polonia.
Agnieszka Żukowska

FLOWERS 2011

In late August, in Moscow was held the 18 International Exhibition "Flowers 2011". From 31.08-03.09 you could visit an exhibition of 11th Polish nurseries among a large group of nurseries and companies producing everything for the garden. The exhibition took place in the new exhibition hall, no 75, which gave new opportunities to raise the visibility of plant material and companies.
During the opening ceremony there is a representative of the Polish Embassy - Mr. Marek Ociepka - counsel, whose presence underlined the importance of the eastern market and our presence on it.
This year, the joint stand of union members occupied an area over 150 square meters, on which its offer represented 11 schools from our association. Our exhibition was prepared in the colors white and red, with emphasis on national character. Decoration of the individual stands based on color, carefully prepared by individual exposures of nursery trade plant material. Interesting varieties of plants attracted visitors.
The organizers praised and awarded the PNA stand silver medal in the category: "Best decorated and designed the exhibition". Red-variety of poplar - Populus deltoides 'Purple Tower' PBR reported in the "New" by Duet nursery received Gold Medal.
The fairs occupy an area of 16 000m2, visited by many contractors and recipients of Polish plants, trading companies and gardens contractors.
That was the year in which, at the same time in Moscow, held three exhibitions of horticultural production in different locations. We will join exhibition of the year 2012 in the same hall, the exhibition Flowers 2012.
Ewa Łuczak

INDAGRA 2011

INDAGRA exhibition is the most important horticultural exhibition in Romania. This year the exhibition attracted over 400 exhibitors and was visited by 40 000 people, including 30% of professionals. The exhibition presents a strong representation from the purchasing department and technology for agriculture and horticulture.

For the first time took part in the exhibition of a strong representation of Polish nurserystock. Nine PNA companies are presented their offer: Clematis Container Nursery sj,  Duet sj, Homa, E., K.  Homa-Kosakowska Nursery Ornamental Plants, Grąbczewscy – Runów Nursery, Kurowscy Nurseries,  Ornamental Trees and Shrubs Nursery Szmit B.i J.,  Ornamental Shrubs Nursery E. I B.Ważyńscy, Wybicki Nursery - Trees, shrubs and roses, ZYMON-Sshrubs Nursery.
Presentation of our nurseries attracted great interest of visitors. PNA booth stood out among other very nice exposure. Clients praised the excellent quality and wide assortment of material.
Another nice accent was a visit of representatives of the Polish Embassy in Romania. All Polish companies were also invited to the meeting at which Counsellor - Mrs. Halina Gołębicka present economic situation in the country and described the opportunities and threats of trade with Romanian customers. Certainly you can count on help from the embassy when it comes to relations with Romanian partners.