Limex bucket washer at Kurz Blumen in Korntal-Münchingen in Germany
The Kurz family has been in the flower business for more than 120 years already. The nursery was founded in 1903, and twenty-five years ago Kurz Blumen expanded with a wide range of all sorts of varieties. The wholesale business, located in Korntal-Münchingen in Germany, offers flowers from various countries, ranging from the Netherlands to Italy and Ecuador. Those flowers are transported in flower buckets – which need to be clean in order to guarantee maximum vase life.
Vase life starts with clean buckets
Thorough cleaning of flower buckets is crucial. If bacteria remain behind in the buckets, they’ll obstruct the cut flowers’ ability to absorb nutrients, leading to a shorter vase life. Limex bucket washers ensure that bacteria and fungi don’t get the opportunity to grow. The result: a longer vase life.
Kurz Blumen invests in professional cleaning of flower buckets
The importance of clean buckets has also caught the attention of Kurz Blumen, where a long vase life is highly valued
“We got acquainted with Kurz Blumen at the IPM Essen, where we met the company several times,” says Gertie Rongen, account manager with Limex. “Now the moment had come for them to invest in their own professional cleaning machine for the flower buckets. In February 2024, the last details were completed, and two weeks later we were already able to deliver a bucket washer from our own stock.
The bucket washer is sustainable and easy to use
The bucket washing machine is equipped with easily adjustable upper guiding’s, which means it can be used to clean multiple sizes. The heating for the main washing cycle is sustainably powered by electricity. The machine is also fitted with dosing pumps for adding a suitable cleaning or disinfection agent.
Experiences of Mr. Florian Kurz with Limex and the bucket washing systems
“Limex advised us very well about the options for professional cleaning of flower buckets. They followed through upon their agreements, and their service has been excellent. The washer really is an investment that has already proven its worth in our company.”
