Horticulture

Olds College Embraces the Future with Launch of Smart Farm

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Thursday, June 28, 2018
Olds College, Olds, Horticulture

OLDS, AB, June 28, 2018 /CNW/ - Olds College has officially launched the Olds College Smart Farm, an exciting new initiative that will see the College transform their existing farm operation into a farm of the future by incorporating the latest technologies aimed at improving productivity while efficiently and sustainably using resources.

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  • OLDS, AB, June 28, 2018 /CNW/ - Olds College has officially launched the Olds College Smart Farm, an exciting new initiative that will see the College transform their existing farm operation into a farm of the future by incorporating the latest technologies aimed at improving productivity while efficiently and sustainably using resources.
  • A multi-million dollar initiative,the Olds College Smart Farm will be implemented in phases.
  • "The Olds College Smart Farm creates an open environment for collaboration and research among industry and other post-secondary institutions to work together to advance the agriculture industry.
  • About Olds College: Olds College is the premier Canadian integrated learning and applied research community specializing in agriculture, horticulture, land and environmental management.

The HC Companies' multi-million dollar investment to better serve the horticulture industry

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Wednesday, April 25, 2018
Chemistry, Plastics, Polyethylene terephthalate, Horticulture, Recycling

TWINSBURG, Ohio, April 25, 2018 /PRNewswire/ -- North America's leading supplier of horticulture containers The HC Companies will invest in new manufacturing technologies aimed at improving product consistency and delivery times for the horticulture industry.

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  • TWINSBURG, Ohio, April 25, 2018 /PRNewswire/ -- North America's leading supplier of horticulture containers The HC Companies will invest in new manufacturing technologies aimed at improving product consistency and delivery times for the horticulture industry.
  • This investment will seamlessly replace almost half of The HC Companies' equipment fleet while maintaining an uninterrupted production schedule.
  • One of the main advantages of this modern technology is the ability to better utilize recycled materials, resulting in greater efficiencies throughout the production process.
  • Additionally, this latest generation of molding equipment will bring energy efficient, high-performance and space-saving solutions to The HC Companies' manufacturing facilities.