News: LEDs
19 June 2024
CrayoNano expands into Turkey with new design-in partner Gesan Aydınlatma
CrayoNano AS of Trondheim, Norway — which develops and manufactures semiconductor components based on patented and proprietary nanomaterials technology — has expanded its European footprint with a new design-in partnership agreement with Turkey-based Gesan Aydınlatma VE Elektronik Ltd Şti, which designs, manufactures and sells LED lighting systems and solutions for water and surface disinfection for agriculture and horticulture, under its brand DEMİRLED. Gesan Aydınlatma has designed CrayoNano’s UV-C LEDs into its products and systems for the disinfection of fungi, bacteria and other micro-organisms that are harmful to plants.
The collaboration is said to mark a milestone for CrayoNano as it continues to expand across new regions and agritech (agriculture technology), aquaculture and smart farming applications for its UV-C LEDs components and technology.
The utilization of UV-C LEDs for disinfection in food production and packaging can positively impact agritech and horticulture by enhancing food safety and extending food shelf and transportation life, says CrayoNano. UV-C LEDs effectively eliminate pathogens (including bacteria and viruses) on food surfaces and packaging materials, reducing the risk of contamination and spoilage. This technology supports sustainable agriculture practices by minimizing the need for chemical disinfectants, which can have harmful environmental and human health impacts. By ensuring safer and longer-lasting food products, UV-C LED disinfection can contribute to food security and reduce food waste, addressing critical aspects of the UN’s Sustainable Development Goal 2. It can be integrated into various stages of food production, from farm to fork, ensuring that agricultural produce maintains its nutritional value and safety throughout the supply chain. In horticulture, UV-C LEDs can be used to disinfect water and surfaces in greenhouses, promoting healthier plant growth and higher yields. The adoption of UV-C LED disinfection systems offers a powerful solution to enhance food safety, reduce waste, and support sustainable agricultural practices, playing a vital role in achieving global food security and improved nutrition, says CrayoNano.
Gesan Aydınlatma and its brand DEMİRLED have decades of experience in agriculture and horticulture, providing LED lighting systems that enhance plant growth and food production in Turkey, Eastern Europe and Middle East. Its DEMİRLED UV LED lamp won first prize in the plant protection category at the ATSO Antalya Growtech 2022 international fair.
The new partnership was the result of successful testing of CrayoLEDs by Gesan’s general manager Sıtkı Mehmet Bozbiyik with his customers. “CrayoNano’s LEDs are very efficient and powerful. Our tests demonstrated the performance superiority and efficacy of CrayoNano’s products,” he notes, adding that they will be incorporated in all Gesan’s products and ongoing and future projects. “This collaboration will enable us to offer even more effective and efficient solutions to our customers, enhancing crop yields and sustainability.”
“The expertise and market innovation Gesan Aydınlatma has in LED lighting systems and technologies, especially in the agricultural and horticulture sector, align perfectly with our mission to deliver high-quality, innovative UV-C LED components into systems to support sustainable agriculture technology that contribute to improving global health and bringing food security to all,” says CrayoNano’s global sales director Stefan Stockbauer. “Together, we aim to drive advancements in plant growth technologies and promote sustainable agricultural practices.”
The CrayoNano–Gesan partnership promises to bring advances in UV-C LED applications, offering enhanced plant growth and treatment solutions and contributing to the future of sustainable agriculture.
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