Our corporate story about producing packaging and film solutions for various markets worldwide. The OPACKGROUP consists of 7 companies, where Oerlemans Plastics Horticulture is specialized in the horticultural market with more than 50 years of experience. If yout have any questions about our solutions for your products please let us know!

OPACKGOUP corporate brochure packaging & films

All our product options in one portfolio view over; specified in three  main spaces: greenhouse films, open field films and packaging solutions

Oerlemans Plastics Horticulture portfolio

Production of customized film and packaging is one of the specialties of Oerlemans Plastics. Very important is the good processability and the yield per m2. Besides many customized products we have a wide stock assortment. For example:
• Screening film white/black/white special
• Vari-OP ®
• Anti-fog film
• Substrate film white or black/white
• Covers for small tunnels Thermic & anti-fog
• Perforated film
• Biodegradable film
• Flowpack film

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Darts With Dirk

Dirk van Duijvenbode is a Dutch professional dart player known for his energetic playing style, his iconic walk-on, and his nickname “Aubergenius,” which refers to his work on an eggplant farm in the Netherlands. He has been playing for the PDC (Professional Darts Corporation) since 2011 and has six Players Championship titles to his name.

In addition to the test with pro darter Van Duivenbode, it is possible to throw a dart at our booth every day. The winner will receive an autographed competition darts shirt from Van Duijvenbode + an Oerlemans dartboard for the canteen! 

Thrown out with darts? Then get informed about the film and packaging solutions, which Oerlemans Plastics Horticulture presents in the booth in the product worlds OPEN FIELD, GREENHOUSE and PACKAGING.

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Biodegradable grow bags

“The biodegradable grow bags are actually a modern reintroduction of a successful product from the past,” says Piet van den Oord of Oerlemans Plastics. “In the past, plants were often grown in these types of bags, but they were not biodegradable. Later, growers switched to harder pots because they are technically easier to process with machines. Still, we now see demand for grow bags again, because they are practical for growing plants without repotting.”


Material makes a difference
The material of the grow bags makes the difference. “The basic raw material of this film is PBAT (Polybutylene Adipate Terephthalate). This is largely derived from renewable resources, such as corn starch and sugarcane, and can be degraded naturally in the environment. This type of raw material has the great advantage that the film degrades in a constant and controlled manner,” Piet explains. The bags are 50 to 80 mm thick and are designed to last for at least a year above ground. “After that, the degradation process accelerates once the bag enters the ground. On average, it takes six months for the bag to completely disappear, depending on factors such as light, oxygen, temperature and humidity. What remains is only CO₂, water and humus.”

Practical benefits for growers and consumers
The biodegradable grow bags offer practical advantages for growers. “Compared to other solutions, the bags are economical because they use less material. This makes them cost attractive,” Pete says. “Abroad, there is already a lot of interest. There, work is often still done by hand, making it easier to integrate the use of bags.” For growers, the bags also offer convenience. “They are ideal for growing up annual plants or smaller trees. Because repotting is not necessary, it saves an extra step in the process.”

By applying the biodegradable grow bag, it saves waste for the consumer. Namely, when they plant the plant material together with the bag, there is no plastic waste stream. In addition, the roots of the plant material are a lot less likely to be damaged compared to removing a plastic pot.


A changing market
Although the grow bags are not yet widely used, Pete sees many opportunities. “We see demand especially from specialized growers and markets where practical solutions are important. Organizations such as municipalities are also showing interest.”

He emphasizes that using these bags requires a different way of working. “It doesn’t always fit directly into existing systems, but growers who want to explore new possibilities quickly see the benefits. In addition, it matches the changing needs in the industry.”

Source: BloemenPlantennieuws.nl

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OPS gutter protection film has been designed to protect your crop gutters. It usually takes a lot of energy, water and chemicals to clean gutters during the crop rotation. This can be greatly reduced by using gutter protection film, which will also extend the life span of your gutters. The black/white film keeps your gutters clean, as there is virtually no algae growth. In addition to protecting the gutter, it can also reduce and prevent unwanted root development, diseases and viruses. A specially designed

Gutter Protection Film

Solution to prevent the formation of residue

BI-OPL CUCUMBER SHRINK FILM

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The basic raw material for this type of film is co-polyester with poly-lactic acid (PLA). Compared to foil based on starch, its major advantages are that it is more stable and degrades more slowly. After harvesting, the film together with the crop residue can simply be ploughed into the soil or loosened using a rotary cultivator. The film can be ploughed under or milled with the crop residues and breaks down 100%.

Biodegradable film

Breaks down 100% in the ground. The BI-OPL film degrades under the influence of light, oxygen, temperature and the micro-organisms in the soil.

AIR-OP CLIMATE TUBE

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Creating an optimal climate in the greenhouse is what growers are working on day in and day out. A good climate ensures optimal growth and production in the greenhouse, and our AIR-OP climate hose can help.

By applying the AIR-OP climate hose in a greenhouse, a homogeneous climate can be created according to your wishes and needs. Due to the many possibilities in perforation, unwinding and printing give we you the chance, to make the most optimal calculation of the desired airflows.

AIR-OP climate hose

The many possibilities in perforating, unrolling and printing allow us to make an optimal calculation of the desired airflows.

Optilux Clear

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Greenhouse film Optilux clear is used to optimize the growth of your plants and crops. Also, this film is a protection for your crop. The Optilux clear is a clear film that lets a lot of light through and provides a thermal effect under the film.

OPTILUX CLEAR greenhouse films

Greenhouse film Optilux clear protects your crop and promotes the growth of your plants and crops.

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Mulch films

Oerlemans Plastics’ mulch films are used worldwide for a variety of applications. Special recipes for every thickness (almost all thicknesses possible) allow us to offer a suitable solution for every application.

In black, as an anti-weed film, in strawberries, gherkins, flowers, courgette, woody crops, shallots, fennel and many other crops, among others. In transparent, as advance and protective film, in various crops.

Our strong mulch films ensure optimal results!

CO2 Hose

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CO2 is one of the most important fertilizers in horticulture, and dosage is therefore receiving increasing attention. Therefore, a quality CO2 hose is a must! There are many options in different punch spacings, punctures, widths and lengths. Also available in a suspendable version.

Our CO2 hose ensures optimal CO2 dosing in the greenhouse and increases growth through better photosynthesis.

OPAC86E anti-fog films

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OPAC86E Anti-fog film is used to reduce energy costs. With 1 to 2 weeks of cold weather, the Anti-fog film has already paid for itself. Anti-fog is also used to create the most ideal and homogeneous climate possible when starting a new crop. AC film is cost saving and gives better cultivation results. To achieve the right climate even better, VARI-OP anti-fog film has been developed. With this, it is possible to punch up to 20 punch patterns in a roll of film. Combined with the right climate set

Save energy and create an optimal climate in your greenhouse!

Operfo

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The Operfo film is used on grow tables to prevent algae formation, weed growth and evaporation on irrigation mats. Due to the holes made with hot needles, water penetration and distribution is optimal.

Operfo grow table films

Operfo film prevents algae growth and weed formation and provides excellent water penetration and water distribution.

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REFOL

Refol film is used as a bottom web, among other things, in combination with our reflection films. In addition, it is ideal to use Refol film as a base film for under recirculation gutters.

REFOL films black

OPTIFLEX and OPS black/white reflection films

A distinction is made between small and wide cover film with the Optiflex and OPS brands. Small films are laid on top of the existing ground cover or substrate film. Our small width films are also ideally suited for collecting excess leaves, so they can be easily removed at crop change. Wide ground cover film is mainly used in glass or tunnel greenhouses. The white side ensures optimal growth of your crop due to its excellent reflection. The black side ensures no weed growth on your substrate.

Get off to a clean and hygienic start for the new crop year!

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