Page 3 - Griffin Gazette Q4 2017

and vendors,” Rick Hyslip, president of lineup included long-time favorites along also gathered in the Dosatron booth to learn
Griffin, explained. “We’re looking forward to with new topics to inform and inspire. about the dangers of water hammer and how
calling it our Massachusetts Expo home for Returning seminars included “Hot Topics in to prevent it.
years to come.”
Pest Control,” an overview of new pesticide As more growers get involved in controlled-
One month later, the Griffin Expo rolled products led by GGSPro Technical Services environment agriculture (CEA) or consider
into the Lancaster County Convention Manager Rick Yates and “Meet Your Future adding CEA to their production mix, we’ve
Center, in Lancaster, on September 27- Favorites: New Varieties for 2017-2018,” responded with additional products and
28. The convention center has hosted our presented by Griffin Business Manager vendors at the Expos to support this
Pennsylvania Expo since 2014. Jeanne Svob. HC Companies was also segment. Expo attendees could engage
back to share their annual look at new directly with manufacturers of benching
Inside both shows, attendees found old
favorites and exciting new opportunities. container designs for growers and retailers. systems, lighting, growing media and
The Expo seminar program covered new other CEA-centric products. The Griffin
Profit Parkway was a new addition to our CEA team was also on-hand to share best
Expos in 2016 — an area of eye-catching ground, too. By popular demand, Rick practices and troubleshoot production
pallet programs and other retail-ready Yates delivered a second talk – a deep dive challenges.
displays at unbeatable prices. This familiar on foliar disease prevention and control,
concept was back this year, freshly expanded which gave Expo attendees an extra The 2017 Griffin Expos were our biggest and
with new succulent and terrarium products, opportunity to earn pesticide recertification most diverse yet! We offer sincere thanks to
among other options to help IGCs expand credits. Griffin Retail Education Manager everyone who joined us at this year’s shows.
their product range and drive add-on sales. John Johnston shared custom looks in We look forward to serving you throughout
containers, planting vessels and more to the 2017-2018 season, and hope to see you
Big ideas flow at the Expos through our help IGCs differentiate in the important again at next year’s Expos!
educational sessions. This year’s seminar container-gardening category. Attendees