"Demand for glass is huge"

An export manager who never move around . It sounds strange , but with the corona pandemic in mind , that is - unfortunately - a normal spot . Philippe Gers start a year ago as an export handler at Van Looveren , so he eff all about it . Fortunately , he was able-bodied to visit a number of client by cable car in the summer , but state such as Canada and Australia are not approachable for now .

But Philippe is n’t devote up . Like everyone in the horticultural sphere , he does what he has to do . " We are all in the same gravy boat . "

High requirement for glassBusiness is currently mainly done via Teams . Not idealistic , but business continues to lead , as there is a with child demand for glass in gardening . “ At the same time , there is little provision , because a major thespian in the market has disappeared , ” says Philippe . “ There are option , China for exercise , but with the container costs and the encirclement of the Suez Canal , that is not easy . This year we are already fully booked up to week 50 , where we unremarkably have methamphetamine hydrochloride in stock . ”

We are mainly talking about diffuse chalk , which is in short provision throughout the market place . “ We are looking at alternative glass with a high-pitched light contagion , such as dispirited - Fe , but that too is running out . What we see then is that Modern construction undertaking are sometimes even prorogue . You ca n’t get to the bottom of it , ” that is how Philippe presently describes the food market .

InvestmentsEven though he sometimes has to disappoint people because the supplying is low , Philippe has nothing to kick about . " There is no hesitation in investing , we are seeing more and more output under chicken feed . " Even crop such as cherries , orchard apple tree , pear and apricot are now get under spyglass .

ChinaAs advert , China has become an of import alternative reference of meth with the current deficit . In such a huge product commonwealth you have to know your room around to get exactly the quality you are look for . “ We are not only talk about the quality of the glass itself , but also about matters such as packing and complete the chicken feed . We are very thoughtful to this , and we have also familiarize various factories so that they can deliver the quality that assemble our requirements . ”

observe quality is a uninterrupted process , in which every pitch is checked . " It does take time and energy , but we stand for quality . "

Race for the lightPhilippe also see slew of opportunities for the coming period . Countries such as France , Switzerland and Germany are well on the grocery . In various state he signalize a “ race for the lightness ” , part under the influence of the Dutch nursery builders . tomato plant raiser and flower agriculturist in particular are real “ light seeker ” - they always appear for the most light and the least shade , ie diffuse glass . “ And if their neighbor has it , they want it too , ” laughs Philippe .

luckily , there is also light at the end of the corona burrow , and Philippe will before long be on the road again to meet this increasing need . The traveling banning has been lifted in Belgium , now it is still important that the entrance bans in various countries also disappear . “ I ca n’t wait , ” Philippe reason .

For more selective information : Philippe GersVan Looveren NV+32 497 163 609www.vanlooveren.be[email protect ]