Interko to exhibit at Fruit Attraction for first time

Interko, the world’s leading designer, manufacturer and installer of state-of-the-art fresh fruit ripening rooms, will be exhibiting for the very first time at the Fruit Attractiontrade show, being held in Madrid, Spain, on 23-25 October 2018.In recognition of Interko’s considerable potential to extend its reach throughout the Spanish-speaking world, the Dutch ripening technology specialist is exhibiting in Hall 10C, Stand 10B, on the 10th anniversary of the annual trade exhibition.At the Madrid event, Interko will unveil its brand-new automatic ethylene, carbon dioxide, oxygen and humidity sensor, and introduce its recently launched turn-key ripening room, branded Optimo. Interko Managing Director/Partner Chris Maat will attend the show, together with Senior Business Development Manager, Anna Zegveld; Project Manager, Narcís Guinart; and Commercial Office Coordinator, Dan Miller. Chris and Narcís both speak Spanish.Maat explains: “Attending as visitors over the last few years, the team at Interkohas witnessed Fruit Attraction evolve into one of the most important fresh produce trade fairs in Europe.“As the leading fruit ripening specialist in Europe, and, indeed, the world, we believe now is the right time to further our reach at the show by participating with an exhibition stand.”New innovationsA constant innovator, Interko has just launched a brand new, fully-integrated sensor that automatically calibrates the ethylene, carbon dioxide, oxygen and humidity levels within a ripening room.Maat reveals: “This sensor gives operators better control and visibility over what’s happening in their ripening room. It runs continuously, and the levels of the four measurements being tracked automatically reset to zero at the end of the ripening cycle.“Both of these features are new to the market, which demonstrates, once again,Interko’s commitment to delivering trailblazing solutions and upgrades for our customers.“With one simple connection this sensor also links up to the data network already installed inside our REVERSO cooler fans, plus it can be used in any of our ripening room systems.”In the past few years, Interko has honed three, cutting-edge ripening rooms – Ultimo, Axesso and Optimo – to suit the logistical needs and volume requirements of any operator worldwide. All rooms come fitted as standard withInterko’s revolutionary REVERSO reversible fans.Zegveld comments: “Interko can solve the ripening requirements of any retailer, importer, distributor or wholesaler, whether they are handling small or large volumes of bananas, mangoes, avocados, stonefruit or pears, and even mixed loads.“Thanks to its flexibility and plug-and-play installation, the Optimo room would benefit banana, avocado or mango ripeners across Spain, Portugal and Latin America especially."Zegveld adds: “Optimo is a highly efficient and cost-effective ripening room that is fast for operators to install, and can be adapted quickly – from handling 8 up to 24 pallets – in response to market demand.”Added to that, Interko’s clever design means its three ripening room systems cut energy usage and overall operational costs.Maat states: “Interko is continuously pushing the boundaries of technology to remain at the forefront of the fruit ripening market. Put simply, our systems can raise profitability for all fruit ripening operators, small or large.”Any company interested in finding out more about Interko and its range of market-leading fresh fruit ripening systems should email Interko to schedule an appointment to meet the team during Fruit Attraction.Interko is celebrating its 50th anniversary this year. To schedule a meeting at Fruit Attraction, contact:Chris, Anna or DanTel: +31 (0)79 593 2581c.maat@interko.coma.zegveld@interko.com d.miller@interko.comAbout InterkoInterko is the global leader for the design, manufacture and installation of cost-effective, high quality and low-maintenance ripening rooms for fresh fruit, and cooling systems for the horticulture sector. Founded 50 years ago, Interko develops precise, advanced and energy-efficient systems that are built to last. Since its creation, Interko has installed over 6,000 ripening rooms for bananas, avocados, mangoes, papayas and tomatoes – the earliest of which are still in operation and performing well today. Every year Interko installs around 200 ripening rooms. For more information about Interko, visit:www.interko.comFor more information about Interko's ripening products, visit:www.interko.com/productsOr contact:Chris Maat / Anna ZegveldTel: +31 (0)79 593 2581info@interko.comSOURCE: Interko   Pictures1 - Interko's Ultimo ripening room2 - Interko's Optimo ripening room