Verstappen Verpakkingen B.V. is a leader in the production of professional thermoformed packaging materials, providing total packing concepts for all your needs. They are commited innovation, flexibility & customer service.

Verstappen has niche markets for mushrooms trays (with unique click on lid designs) , strawberries & tomatoes. See photos of the unique mushroom tray designs.

For more information please don’t hesitate to contact Legro Australia as the agent for Verstappen Verpakkingen in Australia & New Zealand.

Raw materials for mushroom casing

Topterra processes only carefully selected high quality raised bog sphagnum peat moss.  Through this careful selection and special harvesting method the good structure and water management qualities remain.  Because of this Topterra always has clean, disease free raw materials for mushroom casing.  Carefully dosed lime is added by special mixing techniques to reach the desired pH value.

Quality

Topterra casing is made of high-quality, clean raw materials by qualified and motivated people. Raw materials, production and end products are under constant control and are evaluated by internal and external laboratories, our quality systems are ISO and RHP for mushrooms. All logistical processes and movements are selected, instructed and controlled by our own logistic department.

Types of Casing

Different casing compositions are produced by Topterra to the special needs of the customer, so that every culture in every circumstance can be provided with the most suitable casing.  Computer steered production lines guarantee a balanced, high-quality and constant quality casing.

Legro Australia is stocking the following Topterra Casing Grades:

• Topterra Export
• Topterra Horst
• Topterra Europe
• Topterra TT30 also available on request

See Topterra Casing Types information sheet attached

Different growing systems and also different circumstances ask for different types of casing.  Topterra has a broad program of casings.  We will be pleased to advise you in the choice of the right casing.

Types of Packing

All Topterra casing types & packing is exported in 20ft containers, loose in container or on certified shipping pallets. Topterra uses high-quality packing materials to guarantee the quality of the casing. 

Casing packaging sizes:

• 50 Litre bags
• Big Bags 25 (BB25)
• Big Bags 50 (BB50)

Please contact us to discuss what packaging size suits your needs.

For more information follow this link to the Topterra web site

Legro Australia can offer MCSubstradd delayed-release nutritional mushroom supplement for professional mushroom growers.

MCSubstradd®

MCSubstradd® is a new name for an old and proven product.

Since 2008, MCSubstradd® regroups 2 existing brands for mushroom-supplements: MilliChamp® and Substradd®.

MilliChamp® started in the 1970’s, based on a patent for production and use of delayed-release proteins.
Since it’s start, MilliChamp® has been a reference in the mushroom-industry, famous for its quality, advanced research and innovation. Substradd® was developped by Mr. Wim Joosten, another pioneer and field expert in mushroom supplementation.

In 2008 both brands have joined forces in MCSubstradd®, the new brand-name.
MCSubstradd® is produced in a separate part of the large HAVENS-site on the Meuse-river in the south of the Netherlands, where it has been manufactured since the early 1990’s in a 100% dedicated production line, from reception of the ingredients right up to filling of the bags or bulktrucks.

Thus, MCSubstradd® combines cost-effectiveness to optimal product-quality.

About the product

MCSubstradd® products are tuned on the nutritional needs of mushrooms and complete the deficits in the compost of essential nutrients like nitrogen, carbohydrates or trace-elements. In other words: it’s an organic nitrogen fertilizer.

It gives a higher yield (up to 30%) and offers a direct economical benefit for every mushroom grower.
MCSubstradd® products are based on a wide variety of protein sources, mainly from soybean meal, that have been selected for their delayed release capacity of nitrogen.

Legro Australia can offer two types of supplement to the grower:

• MCSubstradd Forte (for use in phase 3 compost)
  Download Forte product spec here
• MC Substradd Extra (for use in phase 2 or 3 compost)
  Download Extra product spec here

**Both products now available with the NEW Eco-Pro coating added to increase yield and reduce dust**
View more information about MCSubstradd eco-coating recently launched

Packaging

All MCSubstradd® nutrients are packed in new eco-friendly double coated aero paper bags; 25 kg per bag (55.1 lbs). For customers used to buying in 50 pound bags (50 lbs) it is important to note 50 lbs = 22.7 kg

Research & Know-How

All MCSubstradd® products are based on delayed release protein technology, developed in the 1970’s and further improved from then.

Over the years, Havens have been engaged in numerous experimental and field tests at the Mushroom Experimental Stations in Horst (the Netherlands; “Proefstation voor de Champignoncultuur”), Roeselare (Belgium; “Proefcentrum voor de Champignonteelt”), Kennett Square (USA) and in the Loire-valley (France).

Since the early 1990′s, the production of all MCSubstradd® supplements is HACCP certified.

For more information follow this link

BONAR Technical Fabrics , part of Low & Bonar plc, specialises in the production of a number of product ranges including geotextiles, agrotextiles, technical textiles and fibres for the industrial and building sectors.

These goods are manufactured 24 hours a day, 7 days a week in modern production facilities in Zele and Lokeren, Belgium.

All plants operate in accordance with a strict ISO 9001:2000 Quality Assurance system and an ISO 14001 Environmental Management System.

Properties:

• high resistance to stretching
• excellent breathability
• energy-efficient
• high quality
• attractive price

Bonar TF offers products for the different production process steps.

Composting

• phase 1: CropProtect
• phase 2: CompostMat and GlidingNet
• phase 3: CompostMat and GlidingNet

Growing of the mushrooms

• growing nets: PH TM 12 (low stretch), 14 and 16

Why use CompostMat?

• strong heavy duty tunnel net
• excellent air permeability during the full lifetime thanks to unique weaving structure
• low narrowing effect
• reinforced woven self-edges

How to pull CompostMat out of the tunnel?

1. cool down to max 25°C
2. minimum first 5 windings without pulling
3. start slowly and go to full capacity when the whole tunnel is moving
4. always pull in the same direction
5. use a GlidingNet

Mushroom Growing / Cultivation Nets

Bonar TF offers different types of growing nets for each shelf scenario.

Bonar TF has the perfect product for every step in growing mushrooms.

Vist Bonar TF web site for information about the company

Mertens years of experience in mushroom cultivation. For several years Mertens have co-operated closely with institutions of higher education and others of a similar type, producers, suppliers of technical installations and producers of substrate and mycelium. We’re more than willing to discuss the market situation and other related issues with you.

Innovation

As business people we are constantly in search of new products to improve your company’s efficiency and productivity. Mertens & legro Australia can assist you in this search.

Products

• Foil
• Plant protection
• Cultivation and tunnels mats
• Air filtering
• Flexible air distribution hoses
  
• Personal protective equipment
• Technique  – Measuring, Weighing, Picking & Watering equipment
• Other

Contact us for further details

See attached Nemasys 50m instuction label

Contact for further information