reWORKS Announces Positive Findings in Greenhouse Floriculture Study and Record Production of Worm Castings
December 18 2007 - 2:10PM
Marketwired
TORONTO, ONTARIO , an emerging leader in the production and
marketing of premium organic soil enrichment products today
announces positive findings from an investigation into the
applications and benefits of using its earthworm castings in the
Greenhouse Floriculture Industry and record production of worm
castings at the Toronto plant. Earthworm castings are produced
commercially by reWORKS' wholly-owned operating subsidiary,
Forterra Inc.
Eco Habitat Agri Services of Grimsby, Ontario, concluded on
their study that consistently better performance was achieved in a
commercial pot chrysanthemum greenhouse by growing plants in a
potting medium that contained 20% earthworm castings. Also, root
and shoot weight of mum cuttings rooted in 10 to 20 percent
earthworm castings was significantly higher than in the grower's
standard media. In addition the findings on effects using Forterra
earthworm castings on water retention and possible repercussions on
watering regimes in greenhouse floriculture crops.
"Stock mums grown in potting mixes that contained earthworm
castings used significantly less water per plant per week than mums
grown in standard potting mix alone. The impact is a savings of
over 2000 liters of water per week in a typical greenhouse
producing 5000 plants." reports Sarah Jandricic, Director of
Research at Eco Habitat.
"These results continue to support our research and development
efforts that demonstrate how Forterra earthworm castings are an
effective, organic soil care solution for many horticultural
applications", said Gary Gould, President of reWORKS. "We have an
ongoing program of testing by accredited research organizations in
vegetable production, nursery crop, turf management, floriculture
and viticulture."
Production levels have hit a record output at the Toronto
facility over the last month leading reWORKS to have an inventory
of over 30 Tons heading into 2008. Higher production was achieved
through improved reliability, resulting in higher utilization of
expansion capacity.
"Second plant to open early Q4 2008 with projections to rapidly
expand in Canada and the USA. A strategic sales and marketing plan
is set for 2008 to fill the demand for our new high quality Organic
Fertilizer." said Don Green, Chairman and Chief Executive Officer
of reWORKS.
For more information about Forterra products, please take a tour
of our new website at www.forterra.ca
About Forterra Inc.
Forterra Inc. is the wholly-owned operating subsidiary of
reWORKS Environmental Corp. is an emerging leader in the production
and marketing of premium organic soil enrichment products. The
Company manufactures and markets a powerful soil enhancer which
boosts fertility while restoring the soil with organic matter for
longer-term benefits, utilizing worm castings - all in an
environmentally friendly way.
Forterra products contain only organic material. They are ideal
for golf courses, sports fields, lawn care, parks, nurseries,
orchards and vineyards. They boost fertility while replenishing the
soil with organic matter for sustainable, long-term benefits - like
stronger root growth and drought and pest resistance - all in an
environmentally friendly way. From its Toronto facility, Forterra
produces commercial quantities of premium worm castings
year-round.
Forward-Looking Statements
This news release contains forward-looking statements based on
current expectations. These forward-looking statements entail
various risks and uncertainties that could cause actual results to
differ materially from those reflected in these forward-looking
statements. Such statements are based on current expectations, are
subject to a number of uncertainties and risks, and actual results
may differ materially from those contained in such statements.
These uncertainties and risks include, but are not limited to,
availability of resources, competitive pressures, changes in market
activity, and regulatory requirements. Risks and uncertainties
about reWORKS Environmental Corp.'s business are more fully
discussed in the company's disclosure materials, including its
annual information form and MD&A, filed with the securities
regulatory authorities in Canada. reWORKS assumes no obligation to
update any forward-looking statement or to update the reasons why
actual results could differ from such statements.
The TSX Venture Exchange Inc. has neither approved nor
disapproved of the contents of this news release.
Contacts: reWORKS Environmental Corp. Don Green Chairman and
Chief Executive Officer (905) 738-1365 Email: dgreen@forterra.ca
Website: www.forterra.ca
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