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1,4Group
www.14group.com
1,4Sight
As a global supplier of innovative dormancy and sprout-inhibiting products for the potato storage industry, 1,4Group aims to help the Earth and all its inhabitants grow and thrive for many generations to come. The company’s flagship product 1,4Sight, a proven biocontrol, helps alleviate shoulder bruise and reduce shrink and can be applied shortly after door closure to establish a deep dormancy.
The team at 1,4Group is dedicated to the development of new and improved post-harvest chemical applications through continuous improvements of product formulations and integrated supports systems. From the harvest of the crop to delivery at the customer’s dock, growers will find a complete family of complementary treatments that protect the quality and condition of their potatoes.
Agri-Stor Companies
www.agri-stor.com
Refrigeration and Refrigeration Controls
Agri-Stor Companies offers innovative controls and automation for post-harvest. The Agri-Star Control Panel provides accountability and reporting through the entire farm management chain. This allows for a better strategy for storage by correlating data to performance.
Agri-Stor’s condensing units are custom ordered to suit each situation and environment. They are available either with a control that is integrated with the Agri-Star Panel or installed as a separate refrigeration controller. The ability to use controls to intelligently rotate usage of expensive compressors, automate the automated defrost cycle and monitor mechanical failures make Agri-Stor controls indispensable for potato operations.
Disinfecting Services LLC
www.disinfectingservices.net
Cleaning and Disinfecting
Disinfecting Services specializes in post-harvest applications on stored potatoes, as well as cleaning and disinfecting potato storage and other facilities to meet GAP standards. Disinfecting Services also offers plenum pipe straightening, cleaning and disinfecting humidification system flushes, AC coil washing, piler applicator cleaning, and thermal fogging.
Disinfecting Services has its own line of post-harvest chemical products. Harvest 6.0 is one of the strongest disinfectants labeled for potatoes and other produce. Bio Ultra is a high-foaming detergent designed to penetrate into heavily contaminated surfaces and break down contaminants from storage walls. Growers’ Shield is a soil treatment that when combined with Harvest 6.0 moves deeper into the surface to disinfect floors. Stor-Guardian is a floor treatment used to help control diseases. Cell Guard is used to improve airflow by cleaning and maintaining open-air passages in humidification systems, increasing the life of the media.
Drexel Chemical Company
www.drexchem.com
Sprout-Stop
Sprout-Stop is a pre-harvest, foliar-applied maleic hydrazide (MH) liquid growth retardant designed to inhibit sprouting, resulting in increased storage life, potato quality and marketability. Sprout-Stop uniquely prevents cell division while not impacting the cell’s ability to elongate. This results in the potato plant using its energy for cell growth and expansion, creating more uniform tuber sizes with fewer defects.
Apply Sprout-Stop by ground at the application rate of 1 to 1.33 gallons in a minimum of 30 gallons of water per acre. For aerial applications, apply 1 to 1.33 gallons in a minimum of 10 gallons of water per acre. Sprout-Stop will also control the sprouting of dry bulb onions, dry bulb shallots and garlic.
Forte
www.fortehumidifiers.com
Forte Humidifiers
Forte Humidifiers have proven to be a cost-effective solution for achieving ideal humidity levels in potato storages. While being offered at a fraction of the cost of the current market alternatives, Forte Humidifiers produce a superior fog quality and allow for more adaptable installations. In addition, all Forte Humidifiers have been carefully designed and constructed with materials that resist corrosion from water and acids, and thus can double as chemical applicators.
GroupAg
www.groupag.com
Storage Ventilation, Post-Harvest Chemical Application
GroupAg is a full-service post-harvest company. The core of the business services includes potato storage ventilation, refrigeration and post-harvest chemical application. Proprietary application methods are efficient and effective. GroupAg can help create and maintain the ideal conditions to maximize the value of the crop through the storage and shipping processes. GroupAg offers engineering expertise to design and build storage ventilation systems with industry-leading components and can service and maintain any existing system.
GroupAg represents and distributes the following: 1,4Group chemicals, Decco chemicals, BioSafe Systems chemicals, BTU Ventilation products, Forte Humidifiers, JTS refrigeration, ATEC Indirex cooling systems and
Caldwell/Chief axial fans.
Industrial Ventilation Inc.
www.ivi-air.com
Climate Control and Ventilation Systems
Industrial Ventilation Inc. (IVI) offers state-of-the-art ventilation technology and climate control for stored potatoes. Growers turn to IVI from the ground up, from building design services to equipment systems and installation.
IVI’s Imperium control panel puts storage control right at growers’ fingertips and includes a handy mobile app. The Imperium features intuitive operation with extensive capabilities including historical data, helping users determine the best parameters for their current storage conditions. IVI service technicians understand prompt response is critical in troubleshooting solutions.
IVI’s chemical service application is rooted in years of experience. With evolving market demands – both at home and abroad, for fresh or frozen – IVI is adept at customized plans for growers’ unique needs. IVI offers a comprehensive line of application options and proven solutions to address sprout control, cut black, dormancy and more. IVI welcomes the opportunity to demonstrate its commitment to each customer’s best storage outcome and bottom line.
Suberizer Inc.
www.suberizer.com
Storage Facilities
Suberizer Inc. is a second-generation construction company that specializes in designing and manufacturing raw product storage facilities. The company’s goal is to provide clients with a cost-effective design that meets expectations for tomorrow’s market. Suberizer’s dedication, knowledge and experience for nearly 50 years set the company apart. Suberizer has been exposed to nearly every spectrum of the potato and onion storage market. Its team addresses everything from start to finish, including project planning, storage and building design, types of construction, civil and structural engineering, ventilation system and air distribution solutions, refrigeration systems and electrical work.
Teton West of Idaho
www.tetonwestconstruction.com
Steel Building Design and Construction
For nearly 50 years, Teton West of Idaho has proven itself time and time again as a reliable Eastern Idaho steel buildings contractor. By making large strides to implement modern building technology and processes into the way the company works, Teton West guarantees continued value to its customers. As the original dealer for Varco Pruden buildings and Meridian Manufacturing, Teton West and its trade partners promise that the company’s old-fashioned values coupled with an unmatched product will make customers’ construction experience a pleasurable experience.
Titan Steel
www.titansteelidaho.com
Meridian and Varco Pruden Buildings
Titan Steel has a combined experience of more than 50 years building straight and arch wall metal buildings. Primarily offering Meridian and Varco Pruden buildings, Titan Steel has the ability to meet the needs of all its customers. With the technology and products offered from both Meridian and Varco Pruden, combined with Titan Steel’s building experience, businesses receive a quality product that will take their storage to the next level for years to come.
