Gakon Netafim
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| Industry | Horticulture |
|---|---|
| Founded | 1951 |
| Headquarters | Wateringen, Netherlands |
Key people | Gaby Miodownik ( President & CEO of Netafim) |
| Website | www |
Gakon Netafim, based in Wateringen, the Netherlands, specializes in greenhouse structures, precision irrigation, and climate control systems.[1] As part of the Orbia business group, the company offers greenhouse systems designed to enhance cultivation environments.
History
Gakon was established in the early 1950s by Bert Gardien and has its origins in the Westland, Netherlands|Westland.[2] Gakon Netafim has pioneered three solutions in waterlogged areas, addressing energy shortages, and contributing to the world's largest sludge processing facility.
First Floating greenhouse for waterlogged areas The first floating greenhouse In 2004, it constructed the world's inaugural floating greenhouse, which was established on the water's surface.[3] The greenhouse was designed for regions where repeated waterlogging, caused by inadequate storage capacity, has resulted in substantial damage to both greenhouses and crops.
Greenhouse that produces energy
In 2011, Gakon and Wageningen University developed a greenhouse that could produce energy: 'ZonWindKas'.[4] This greenhouse features adjustable lamellas in the section of the roof facing south. These lamellas align perpendicularly to the sun when solar radiation surpasses a specific intensity. Initially designed for solar heat collection, these lamellas, when equipped with PV-cells, can also generate electricity.
Largest waste-water treatment plant
The Bahr El-Baqar Wastewater Treatment Plant, located east of the Suez Canal, utilizes greenhouses for sludge drying. The structure holds the Guinness World Record for largest wastewater treatment plant, with a production capacity of 5.6 million cubic metres per day.[5] The water is used for irrigation.
Timeline
Gakon Netafim greenhouse project 1951 - Gakon founded, and started building wooden greenhouses.[6]
1980 - Gakon introduced their distinctive aluminum roof and façade system.[7]
2004 - Developed floating greenhouse "Drijvende Kas"[3].
2007 - New production location in Wateringen.[7]
2011 - Developed ZonWindKas, an energy producing greenhouse[4].
2020 - Built Bahr El-Baqar wastewater treatment plant.[8]
2021- Netafim acquired Gakon. Gakon Netafim is a Greenhouse Unit of Netafim.[9]
Greenhouse projects & services
Gakon Netafim offers a variety of greenhouse structures, such as glass greenhouses, polyethylene greenhouses, polytunnels, and net houses. Gakon Netafim recommends structures based on various factors, including location, climate, and crop type. The company has an in-house steel production and logistics facility, which aims to ensure delivery and compliance with industry standards[10]. In addition to infrastructure, Gakon Netafim offers assistance in project financing, including financial planning and connecting clients with potential investors. The company operates with local teams to provide support throughout the duration of a greenhouse project[11].
References
- ↑ Snijders, Renée (July 2023). "The Future of Food Production". Eatthis. Retrieved 2023-08-10.
- ↑ https://www.gfactueel.nl/kassenbouwer-gakon-naar-nieuwe-continenten/
- ↑ 3.0 3.1 Kramer, W.A. (2004-11-04). "De drijvende kas". Wageningen University & Research (in Nederlands). Retrieved 2023-10-22.
- ↑ 4.0 4.1 de Zwart, H.F. (2011). "PV-cellen op de ZonWindKas". Wageningen University and Research.
- ↑ "World's Largest Wastewater Treatment Plant Opens in Bahr El-Baqar". SecneNow. Retrieved 2023-10-23.
- ↑ ""Acquisition prepares us for the next seventy years"". www.hortidaily.com. 2021-03-23. Retrieved 2023-08-10.
- ↑ 7.0 7.1 "Geschiedenis van een internationale kassenbouwer - Gakon". 2021-10-28. Archived from the original on 2021-10-28. Retrieved 2023-08-10.
- ↑ Takouleu, Jean Marie (2020-09-30). "EGYPT: Gakon will dry the sludge from the Bahr El-Baqar wastewater treatment plant (Sinai)". Afrik 21. Retrieved 2023-10-23.
- ↑ "Netafim, an Orbia Company, Acquires Dutch Greenhouse Company Gakon". www.orbia.com. Retrieved 2023-08-10.
- ↑ "HortiQ | Greenhouse Technology Certification". www.hortiq.nl. Retrieved 2023-10-22.
- ↑ https://www.netafim.com/en/greenhouse/greenhouse-financing/
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