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Oval color planters provide an excellent alternative in shape while providing all the advantages of a lowprofile container for color material. Saucers are available for each. Both the 12" and 16" ovals accommodate an E-12 plastic hanger.
Co-Ex Pots & Trays
*Co-extruded with a barrier layer for maximum opacity
*Lightweight design for greater cost efficiency
*Sized to fit existing Carry Trays for quick compatibility in your system
*North American sizes to fit existing benches, carts, and handling systems for added convenience
*Quart size has tag locator for captivating graphic displays
*Color outer layer ideal for offset printing for maximum retail impact
*Strong rims for efficient use in automated systems
*Polypropylene construction is lightweight, yet durable
*Co-extruded with a barrier layer for maximum opacity
*Lightweight design for greater cost efficiency
*Sized to fit existing Carry Trays for quick compatibility in your system
*North American sizes to fit existing benches, carts, and handling systems for added convenience
*Quart size has tag locator for captivating graphic displays
*Color outer layer ideal for offset printing for maximum retail impact
*Strong rims for efficient use in automated systems
*Polypropylene construction is lightweight, yet durable
FiberGrow Enhances customer appeal and increase profit potential. It is strongly suggested that short-term annual crops planted in soilless mix use the Grommeted Hanging Baskets. Clip-on Swivel Wire assembly and hanger should be used for longer-term/heavier soil crops.
Co-Ex Pots & Trays
*Co-extruded with a barrier layer for maximum opacity
*Lightweight design for greater cost efficiency
*Sized to fit existing Carry Trays for quick compatibility in your system
*North American sizes to fit existing benches, carts, and handling systems for added convenience
*Quart size has tag locator for captivating graphic displays
*Color outer layer ideal for offset printing for maximum retail impact
*Strong rims for efficient use in automated systems
*Polypropylene construction is lightweight, yet durable
*Co-extruded with a barrier layer for maximum opacity
*Lightweight design for greater cost efficiency
*Sized to fit existing Carry Trays for quick compatibility in your system
*North American sizes to fit existing benches, carts, and handling systems for added convenience
*Quart size has tag locator for captivating graphic displays
*Color outer layer ideal for offset printing for maximum retail impact
*Strong rims for efficient use in automated systems
*Polypropylene construction is lightweight, yet durable
Vacuum Inserts
*Designed to optimize performance in automated handling systems-ideal for filling, growing, and shipping
*Match with Injection or Vacuum Flats to create an efficient growing system
*Standard, True, Slim Jim (long and short), Super Thin, and Space Saver sizes
*Exact sheet thickness for strong corner and cell bottom construction
*Precision burned holes and die-cut trims deliver consistent performance
*Variety of configurations to fit automated equipment
*Consistent sheet thickness for strong corners and cell bottoms
*Precision die-cut for easy part separation
*Designed to optimize performance in automated handling systems-ideal for filling, growing, and shipping
*Match with Injection or Vacuum Flats to create an efficient growing system
*Standard, True, Slim Jim (long and short), Super Thin, and Space Saver sizes
*Exact sheet thickness for strong corner and cell bottom construction
*Precision burned holes and die-cut trims deliver consistent performance
*Variety of configurations to fit automated equipment
*Consistent sheet thickness for strong corners and cell bottoms
*Precision die-cut for easy part separation
EcoGrow - 100% Biodegradable & Compostable Container
EcoGrow containers are made from recycled paper & natural ingredients that gently break down over time, bringing growers, retailers & consumers additional benefits:
*North American made, environmentally sustainable products
*EcoGrow containers compost quickly when broken up and worked into the soil
*Zero waste - no recycling required
*Containers hold up through the retail process
*Fiber material breathes like clay offering a safe environment for root systems
*Designed for growers, keeps it's integrity at retail and convenient for gardeners - a zero waste, final step solution
EcoGrow containers are made from recycled paper & natural ingredients that gently break down over time, bringing growers, retailers & consumers additional benefits:
*North American made, environmentally sustainable products
*EcoGrow containers compost quickly when broken up and worked into the soil
*Zero waste - no recycling required
*Containers hold up through the retail process
*Fiber material breathes like clay offering a safe environment for root systems
*Designed for growers, keeps it's integrity at retail and convenient for gardeners - a zero waste, final step solution
FiberGrow nursery pots are available in a wide variety of sizes suitable for container grown stock. FiberGrow insulates roots from temperature fluctuations, breathes like clay, improves aeration and promotes a healthier root system. These natural looking, biodegradable FiberGrow pots are made with recycled paper are environmentally preferred and in demand by today's environmentally concerned consumers.
Built to last through the entire marketing chain, Built to take the abuse of field potting, transport, several handlings and a whole season in the retail center. Strong and durable, stackable and crushproof, the root ball remains protected during the complete cycle. Promotes self-service merchandising Easy to handle and naturally attractive.
Built to last through the entire marketing chain, Built to take the abuse of field potting, transport, several handlings and a whole season in the retail center. Strong and durable, stackable and crushproof, the root ball remains protected during the complete cycle. Promotes self-service merchandising Easy to handle and naturally attractive.
Dillen's line of thinwall (T/W) containers provides the grower with a multitude of options in style, shape, and color. All thinwall (T/W) containers are manufactured with high grade polypropylene. For most sizes, our standard stock color is green, although black, white, and clay are additional options. Bulk packaging is also available for most sizes which allows for more efficient shipping and storage while providing additional savings to the grower. Thinwall (T/W) pots give you the well-known flexibility and durability of consistently colored prime polypropylene. All pots are compatible with your preferred watering method hand, drip-tube, ebb and flow, or capillary thanks to Dillen's new drainage pattern on the container bottom. It's one of those small details with big advantages. The traditional thinwall (T/W) features a broad rim and a larger soil capacity, similar to the older traditional style containers that were prevalent before the introduction of down-sized thin-wall pots. They are the perfect compromise between old and new, offering all the features of a traditional style pot at a thinwall price.
Product Highlights:
*The HC Companies rings give support for top heavy foliage plants
*Support Rings snap onto the rim of the pot providing a secure hold
*Long inside leg for fast assembly
Standard Color: Green
*The HC Companies rings give support for top heavy foliage plants
*Support Rings snap onto the rim of the pot providing a secure hold
*Long inside leg for fast assembly
Standard Color: Green
FiberGrow nursery pots are available in a wide variety of sizes suitable for container grown stock. FiberGrow insulates roots from temperature fluctuations, breathes like clay, improves aeration and promotes a healthier root system. These natural looking, biodegradable FiberGrow pots are made with recycled paper are environmentally preferred and in demand by today's environmentally concerned consumers. Built to last through the entire marketing chain, Built to take the abuse of field potting, transport, several handlings and a whole season in the retail center. Strong and durable, stackable and crushproof, the root ball remains protected during the complete cycle. Promotes self-service merchandising. Easy to handle and naturally attractive.
In the Standard Series (21 1/8" x 10 1/2"), Dillen offers a Lightweight, Medium weight, and Heavy weight. In the True Series (20" x 10"), Dillen offers both a Lightweight and a Medium weight. Th Lightweight is the least expensive choice and commonly used only once, while the Medium or Heavy weight may be used more than once or when greater strength is required.
Dillen's line of thinwall (T/W) containers provides the grower with a multitude of options in style, shape, and color. All thinwall (T/W) containers are manufactured with high grade polypropylene. For most sizes, our standard stock color is green, although black, white, and clay are additional options. Bulk packaging is also available for most sizes which allows for more efficient shipping and storage while providing additional savings to the grower. Thinwall (T/W) pots give you the well-known flexibility and durability of consistently colored prime polypropylene. All pots are compatible with your preferred watering method hand, drip-tube, ebb and flow, or capillary thanks to Dillen's new drainage pattern on the container bottom. It's one of those small details with big advantages. The traditional thinwall (T/W) features a broad rim and a larger soil capacity, similar to the older traditional style containers that were prevalent before the introduction of down-sized thin-wall pots. They are the perfect compromise between old and new, offering all the features of a traditional style pot at a thinwall price.
Dillen's line of thinwall (T/W) containers provides the grower with a multitude of options in style, shape, and color. All thinwall (T/W) containers are manufactured with high grade polypropylene. For most sizes, our standard stock color is green, although black, white, and clay are additional options. Bulk packaging is also available for most sizes which allows for more efficient shipping and storage while providing additional savings to the grower. Thinwall (T/W) pots give you the well-known flexibility and durability of consistently colored prime polypropylene. All pots are compatible with your preferred watering method—hand, drip-tube, ebb and flow, or capillary—thanks to Dillen's new drainage pattern on the container bottom. It's one of those small details with big advantages. The traditional thinwall (T/W) features a broad rim and a larger soil capacity, similar to the older traditional style containers that were prevalent before the introduction of down-sized thin-wall pots. They are the perfect compromise between old and new, offering all the features of a traditional style pot at a thinwall price.
Co-Ex Pots & Trays
*Co-extruded with a barrier layer for maximum opacity
*Lightweight design for greater cost efficiency
*Sized to fit existing Carry Trays for quick compatibility in your system
*North American sizes to fit existing benches, carts, and handling systems for added convenience
*Quart size has tag locator for captivating graphic displays
*Color outer layer ideal for offset printing for maximum retail impact
*Strong rims for efficient use in automated systems
*Polypropylene construction is lightweight, yet durable
*Co-extruded with a barrier layer for maximum opacity
*Lightweight design for greater cost efficiency
*Sized to fit existing Carry Trays for quick compatibility in your system
*North American sizes to fit existing benches, carts, and handling systems for added convenience
*Quart size has tag locator for captivating graphic displays
*Color outer layer ideal for offset printing for maximum retail impact
*Strong rims for efficient use in automated systems
*Polypropylene construction is lightweight, yet durable
Injection Flats
*Flats provide outstanding strength and effective insert holding for automation efficiency
*Standard and True web flat models range from lightweight to extra heavy versions to support any requirement
*All injection Flats deliver increased flexibility and economy-constructed using quality, blended, recycled raw material with additives
*All products are stretch wrapped on a pallet for secure shipping
*Flats provide outstanding strength and effective insert holding for automation efficiency
*Standard and True web flat models range from lightweight to extra heavy versions to support any requirement
*All injection Flats deliver increased flexibility and economy-constructed using quality, blended, recycled raw material with additives
*All products are stretch wrapped on a pallet for secure shipping
Dillen's line of thinwall (T/W) containers provides the grower with a multitude of options in style, shape, and color. All thinwall (T/W) containers are manufactured with high grade polypropylene. For most sizes, our standard stock color is green, although black, white, and clay are additional options. Bulk packaging is also available for most sizes which allows for more efficient shipping and storage while providing additional savings to the grower. Thinwall (T/W) pots give you the well-known flexibility and durability of consistently colored prime polypropylene. All pots are compatible with your preferred watering method hand, drip-tube, ebb and flow, or capillary thanks to Dillen's new drainage pattern on the container bottom. It's one of those small details with big advantages. The traditional thinwall (T/W) features a broad rim and a larger soil capacity, similar to the older traditional style containers that were prevalent before the introduction of down-sized thin-wall pots. They are the perfect compromise between old and new, offering all the features of a traditional style pot at a thinwall price.
Better Quality
FiberGrow breathes much like clay so plants are able to develop much healthier root systems because of the improved aeration. This is especially important in the winter when soil in plastic pots often remains too moist for good root development. Larger sizes available.
FiberGrow breathes much like clay so plants are able to develop much healthier root systems because of the improved aeration. This is especially important in the winter when soil in plastic pots often remains too moist for good root development. Larger sizes available.
All Dillen carrying trays are manufactured with high quality polystyrene in sheet thicknesses that provide the grower with a sturdy/rigid tray. We offer a wide range of sizes for both round and square pots from 3" to 8". Choose from two row trays to facilitate printing or labeling, three row trays for efficiency, press fit trays and space saving staggered trays. Refer to the Carry Tray Compatibility Chart on pages 20 and 21 for more complete information.
All Dillen carrying trays are manufactured with high quality polystyrene in sheet thicknesses that provide the grower with a sturdy/rigid tray. We offer a wide range of sizes for both round and square pots from 3" to 8". Choose from two row trays to facilitate printing or labeling, three row trays for efficiency, press fit trays and space saving staggered trays. Refer to the Carry Tray Compatibility Chart on pages 20 and 21 for more complete information.
FiberGrow nursery pots are available in a wide variety of sizes suitable for container grown stock. FiberGrow insulates roots from temperature fluctuations, breathes like clay, improves aeration and promotes a healthier root system. These natural looking, biodegradable FiberGrow pots are made with recycled paper are environmentally preferred and in demand by today's environmentally concerned consumers.
Built to last through the entire marketing chain, Built to take the abuse of field potting, transport, several handlings and a whole season in the retail center. Strong and durable, stackable and crushproof, the root ball remains protected during the complete cycle. Promotes self-service merchandising. Easy to handle and naturally attractive.
Built to last through the entire marketing chain, Built to take the abuse of field potting, transport, several handlings and a whole season in the retail center. Strong and durable, stackable and crushproof, the root ball remains protected during the complete cycle. Promotes self-service merchandising. Easy to handle and naturally attractive.
All Dillen carrying trays are manufactured with high quality polystyrene in sheet thicknesses that provide the grower with a sturdy/rigid tray. We offer a wide range of sizes for both round and square pots from 3" to 8". Choose from two row trays to facilitate printing or labeling, three row trays for efficiency, press fit trays and space saving staggered trays. Refer to the Carry Tray Compatibility Chart on pages 20 and 21 for more complete information.
FiberGrow planters are constructed with recycled paper and are durable and crush proof. These planters have an appealing natural appearance.
Saucerless Hanging Baskets: Each basket comes with an inner disc which creates a bottom water reservoir. The design features straight smooth sidewalls with extra depth increasing the soil capacity by over 20%. Large soil volume results in larger plants. A wider base provides more stability for packing and shipping. When ordering hanging baskets, hanger preference must be specified.
In the Standard Series (21 1/8" x 10 1/2"), Dillen offers a Lightweight, Medium weight, and Heavy weight. In the True Series (20" x 10"), Dillen offers both a Lightweight and a Medium weight. The Lightweight is the least expensive choice and commonly used only once, while the Medium or Heavy weight may be used more than once or when greater strength is required.
Dillen's line of thinwall (T/W) containers provides the grower with a multitude of options in style, shape, and color. All thinwall (T/W) containers are manufactured with high grade polypropylene. For most sizes, our standard stock color is green, although black, white, and clay are additional options. Bulk packaging is also available for most sizes which allows for more efficient shipping and storage while providing additional savings to the grower. Thinwall (T/W) pots give you the well-known flexibility and durability of consistently colored prime polypropylene. All pots are compatible with your preferred watering method hand, drip-tube, ebb and flow, or capillary thanks to Dillen's new drainage pattern on the container bottom. It's one of those small details with big advantages. The traditional thinwall (T/W) features a broad rim and a larger soil capacity, similar to the older traditional style containers that were prevalent before the introduction of down-sized thin-wall pots. They are the perfect compromise between old and new, offering all the features of a traditional style pot at a thinwall price.
Vacuum Pots and Trays
*Vacuum Square Pots come in five sizes and seven packaging configurations
*Most Square Pots press-fit into matching trays
*Custom colors or co-extruded versions are available; call for details
*Smooth finish ideal for easy label adhesion
*Vacuum Square Pots come in five sizes and seven packaging configurations
*Most Square Pots press-fit into matching trays
*Custom colors or co-extruded versions are available; call for details
*Smooth finish ideal for easy label adhesion
Co-Ex Pots & Trays
*Co-extruded with a barrier layer for maximum opacity
*Lightweight design for greater cost efficiency
*Sized to fit existing Carry Trays for quick compatibility in your system
*North American sizes to fit existing benches, carts, and handling systems for added convenience
*Customize with offset printing to create unique packaging solutions
*Quart size has tag locator for captivating graphic displays
*Color outer layer ideal for offset printing for maximum retail impact
*Strong rims for efficient use in automated systems
*Polypropylene construction is lightweight, yet durable
*Co-extruded with a barrier layer for maximum opacity
*Lightweight design for greater cost efficiency
*Sized to fit existing Carry Trays for quick compatibility in your system
*North American sizes to fit existing benches, carts, and handling systems for added convenience
*Customize with offset printing to create unique packaging solutions
*Quart size has tag locator for captivating graphic displays
*Color outer layer ideal for offset printing for maximum retail impact
*Strong rims for efficient use in automated systems
*Polypropylene construction is lightweight, yet durable
Co-Ex Pots & Trays
*Co-extruded with a barrier layer for maximum opacity
*Lightweight design for greater cost efficiency
*Sized to fit existing Carry Trays for quick compatibility in your system
*North American sizes to fit existing benches, carts, and handling systems for added convenience
*Quart size has tag locator for captivating graphic displays
*Color outer layer ideal for offset printing for maximum retail impact
*Strong rims for efficient use in automated systems
*Polypropylene construction is lightweight, yet durable
*Co-extruded with a barrier layer for maximum opacity
*Lightweight design for greater cost efficiency
*Sized to fit existing Carry Trays for quick compatibility in your system
*North American sizes to fit existing benches, carts, and handling systems for added convenience
*Quart size has tag locator for captivating graphic displays
*Color outer layer ideal for offset printing for maximum retail impact
*Strong rims for efficient use in automated systems
*Polypropylene construction is lightweight, yet durable
All Dillen carrying trays are manufactured with high quality polystyrene in sheet thicknesses that provide the grower with a sturdy/rigid tray. We offer a wide range of sizes for both round and square pots from 3" to 8". Choose from two row trays to facilitate printing or labeling, three row trays for efficiency, press fit trays and space saving staggered trays. Refer to the Carry Tray Compatibility Chart on pages 20 and 21 for more complete information.
Co-Ex Pots & Trays
*Co-extruded with a barrier layer for maximum opacity
*Lightweight design for greater cost efficiency
*Sized to fit existing Carry Trays for quick compatibility in your system
*North American sizes to fit existing benches, carts, and handling systems for added convenience
*Customize with offset printing to create unique packaging solutions
*Quart size has tag locator for captivating graphic displays
*Color outer layer ideal for offset printing for maximum retail impact
*Strong rims for efficient use in automated systems
*Polypropylene construction is lightweight, yet durable
*Co-extruded with a barrier layer for maximum opacity
*Lightweight design for greater cost efficiency
*Sized to fit existing Carry Trays for quick compatibility in your system
*North American sizes to fit existing benches, carts, and handling systems for added convenience
*Customize with offset printing to create unique packaging solutions
*Quart size has tag locator for captivating graphic displays
*Color outer layer ideal for offset printing for maximum retail impact
*Strong rims for efficient use in automated systems
*Polypropylene construction is lightweight, yet durable
Co-Ex Pots & Trays
*Co-extruded with a barrier layer for maximum opacity
*Lightweight design for greater cost efficiency
*Sized to fit existing Carry Trays for quick compatibility in your system
*North American sizes to fit existing benches, carts, and handling systems for added convenience
*Quart size has tag locator for captivating graphic displays
*Color outer layer ideal for offset printing for maximum retail impact
*Strong rims for efficient use in automated systems
*Polypropylene construction is lightweight, yet durable
*Co-extruded with a barrier layer for maximum opacity
*Lightweight design for greater cost efficiency
*Sized to fit existing Carry Trays for quick compatibility in your system
*North American sizes to fit existing benches, carts, and handling systems for added convenience
*Quart size has tag locator for captivating graphic displays
*Color outer layer ideal for offset printing for maximum retail impact
*Strong rims for efficient use in automated systems
*Polypropylene construction is lightweight, yet durable
Dillen currently offers six injection shuttle trays that feature excellent spacing, transporting, and shipping qualities. These trays are extra sturdy and have been designed to work with ebb and flow or flooded floor watering systems.
Dillen's line of thinwall (T/W) containers provides the grower with a multitude of options in style, shape, and color. All thinwall (T/W) containers are manufactured with high grade polypropylene. For most sizes, our standard stock color is green, although black, white, and clay are additional options. Bulk packaging is also available for most sizes which allows for more efficient shipping and storage while providing additional savings to the grower. Thinwall (T/W) pots give you the well-known flexibility and durability of consistently colored prime polypropylene. All pots are compatible with your preferred watering method hand, drip-tube, ebb and flow, or capillary thanks to Dillen's new drainage pattern on the container bottom. It's one of those small details with big advantages. The traditional thinwall (T/W) features a broad rim and a larger soil capacity, similar to the older traditional style containers that were prevalent before the introduction of down-sized thin-wall pots. They are the perfect compromise between old and new, offering all the features of a traditional style pot at a thinwall price.
Dillen offers #162/288/512 plug trays in both a True version and a Standard/Common Element series. Both incorporate "endless" features for maximum transplanter speed and efficiency. Additional sizes such as the #50 and the #12 cell strip are also available. Injection molded plug trays provide the grower with a much stronger and durable product that can be steam sterilized and reused from season to season.
All Dillen carrying trays are manufactured with high quality polystyrene in sheet thicknesses that provide the grower with a sturdy/rigid tray. We offer a wide range of sizes for both round and square pots from 3" to 8". Choose from two row trays to facilitate printing or labeling, three row trays for efficiency, press fit trays and space saving staggered trays. Refer to the Carry Tray Compatibility Chart on pages 20 and 21 for more complete information.
FiberGrow Enhances customer appeal and increase profit potential. It is strongly suggested that short-term annual crops planted in soilless mix use the Grommeted Hanging Baskets. Clip-on Swivel Wire assembly and hanger should be used for longer-term/heavier soil crops.