The International Association of Horticultural Producers (AIPH) members consist of thousands of growers of flowers and ornamental plants around the world who are together united by one essential goal – promoting the place of plants in people’s lives.
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In a sector where efficiency and sustainability must coexist, used horticultural machinery is gaining renewed relevance. From sowing precision seeds to potting young plants and managing peak production workflows, second-hand equipment can offer growers a practical and environmentally responsible path forward.
Duijndam Machines, based in the Netherlands, has spent more than 45 years buying and selling horticultural machinery for professional growers. Their approach is rooted in the belief that quality used equipment, when properly serviced, can support both operational excellence and circular economy principles in ornamental horticulture.
Tray seeding machines remain essential in nurseries where precision and scale are both critical. These systems automate the placement of seeds into trays—often across multiple rows—while integrating functions like substrate filling, pressing, sowing, and covering. Such precision helps avoid waste, particularly when dealing with fine or high-value flower seeds.
Well-regarded brands such as DaRos, Urbinati, and Visser are known for their build quality and serviceability, which means even second-hand models can offer excellent returns on investment.
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In potted plant production, automation begins with the potting line. Potting machines handle tasks such as filling, drilling, and positioning young plants, streamlining production while ensuring consistency. This not only reduces manual labour demands but also helps maintain crop uniformity.
Machines from Javo, Demtec, and Mayer continue to perform reliably after years of use, especially when refurbished and tested, as they are by specialists like Duijndam.
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Conveyor systems offer flexibility and labour-saving efficiency, especially during labelling, spacing, and dispatch tasks. For ornamental crops, where delicate handling is essential, narrow-width plant conveyors enable gentle movement across the nursery floor.
Second-hand conveyors can often be installed quickly and integrated with existing infrastructure, easing pressure during high-volume periods such as peak flowering season or export surges.
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Extending machinery’s lifespan reduces the industry’s environmental footprint and enables smaller or growing businesses to access automation technology without prohibitive upfront costs. For many, investing in used equipment is a financial and ecological decision.
With a stocklist that includes hundreds of machines ready for dispatch—from transplanters to grading lines—Duijndam Machines continues to champion the role of refurbished equipment in modern, resilient horticultural operations.
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