Beijing Oriental Technologies Ltd. Joins Philips Horticulture LED Solutions Partner Network 

19 May 2017

Philips Lighting, a Royal Philips (NYSE: PHG, AEX: PHIA) company and the global leader in lighting, today announced that it signed a partnership agreement with Beijing Oriental Technologies Ltd. (Beijing Oritech) on 11 May 2017 at the 19th Hortiflorexpo IPM show in Shanghai, China. The partners will cooperate closely on projects in the greenhouse segment. The partnership agreement was signed by Wu Shao Juan, vice general manager of Beijing Oritech, and Udo van Slooten, global general manager of Philips Horticulture LED lighting. 

This partnership strengthens the ability of both partners to further develop the Chinese greenhouse market. By combining Philips innovative greenhouse lighting solutions with the professional greenhouse expertise of Beijing Oritech, the collaboration will allow Chinese greenhouse growers to quickly learn and adapt Dutch cultivation technologies to produce excellent crops year-round with professional service and support. The energy savings realized with LED grow lights will help the Chinese greenhouse industry make more efficient use of resources as well. 

About Beijing Oriental Technologies Ltd.

Beijing Oriental Technologies Ltd. is a modern and professional business that designs, produces and installs industrial grade greenhouses and agricultural equipment that is competitively priced. The company has experience in both industrial and horticultural cultivation. Beijing Oritech is committed to providing high quality agricultural facilities that meet industry standards for the European Union, North America and Japan. Professionally trained staff provide a range of services, including greenhouse research, production and construction. 

For further information, please contact:

Daniela Damoiseaux, Global Marcom Manager Horticulture
Philips Horticultural LED Lighting, Nederland
E-mail:  daniela.damoiseaux@philips.com 
www.philips.com/horti 

About Philips Lighting

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