Tree and Shrub Growers: Garden City Plastics tour Dandenong branch

In a successful gathering, Garden City Plastics (GCP) recently played host to the April event for Tree & Shrub Growers of Victoria. The event, which took place on Thursday 18 April, drew an impressive turnout with over 60 attendees.

The morning commenced with a warm welcome, as the attendees were treated to a cup of barista-made coffee. Following the caffeine boost, participants embarked on an enlightening tour of the GCP facilities, led by GCP General Manager, Geoff Allison. The tour allowed the guests to see some of the cutting-edge technology used by GCP while gaining valuable insights into their operations and processes.

After the tour, breakfast was served while guests settled in to hear from a line-up of industry speakers who provided valuable updates and shared insights into new products and initiatives. Greg Waller, GCP’s Victoria Field Service Manager, kicked off the discussions with an informative session on GCP’s pioneering efforts in partnership with Norwood and Polymer Processors to advance PP5 and introduce the new PS6 recycling initiatives The attendees gained a deeper understanding of the rationale behind GCP's proactive stance in closing the loop on plastic waste and embracing sustainable practices.

Kiana Barrie-Gresham and Edwina Gadsby from BASF shed light on the potential benefits of promising new products including the fungicide Lexicon and pesticide Danisaraba and how they can be used in the industry.

Peter Frewin, representing Syngenta, provided an update on a new bio stimulant called Hicure and an improved formulation of Barricade G, one of the leading pre-emergent herbicides available.

In an engaging presentation, Craig Burleigh from ENVU shared details about the agency agreement between ENVU and GCP, highlighting the top products within ENVU’s range and offering a sneak peek into future innovations, including the introduction of Specticle.

Special commendation goes to Elliott Akintola, Gary Edwards, and Greg Waller from GCP, as well as Jess Wozniak and Cathy Rideg from NGIV, who played pivotal roles in organising a memorable and enjoyable morning for all attendees.

The event proved to be an excellent platform for industry professionals to connect, learn, and gain inspiration from the latest developments in the industry. We look forward to seeing you at our upcoming Tree and Shrub Grower events. Flip to page 39 to see our events calendar or visit NGIV.com.au/events.