News & Events
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Hortec and JAVO make it Official
This year IPM Essen 2025 was extra special. After over 25 year of being the sole UK dealer, we’ve finally made it official at this years IPM event. We have always been proud of our association with JAVO and worked hard to represent their brand here in the UK. Hortec and JAVO now look forward…
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Hortec 2025
As we set off the New Year at the usual Hortec speed ….(Dan, Liam and Ray Servicing and Repairs, Steve Installing with help from Neal, Ray in the workshop getting 2nd hand machines ready & Cat and Kate in the office keeping it all moving)…. it seems as good a time as any to look…
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Getting Ready for Winter
As our Engineers are on site servicing they tend to notice a few things that would benefit many of our customers. Here are some hints and tips to help you prepare your machine for hibernation – at any time of year but especially when getting ready for winter. Pop us a Whatsapp or give us…
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How Hire with Hortec Works
Here at Hortec we can be very flexible and work with you to meet your production needs. Hires in 2024 have included: Javo Rotofill Trayfiller, Javo Plus M2.0 and Javo Big Bale to a satellite site for one of our customers who were expanding production for this season. Hiring since week 6 and still going…
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Four Oaks 2024
We cannot believe that Four Oaks 2024 is only just around the corner….where did that 12 months go??? After another successful year in 2023 we are exhibiting at our 2 stands – House D stands 107-109 and 69/104. Our usual spots for those who are regulars, and for those that are not – we would…
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HTA National Plant Show 2024
This year we are exhibiting a bit differently at the HTA National Plant Show 2024 Simple signage and a much bigger stand so: Not only are we bringing new machines, but some of our refurbished second hand machines. This will give you a taste of the quality used machines we can offer. With Hortec warranty…
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Parts to keep you potting
Here at the Hortec Workshop we hold a large number of parts to keep you potting. This reduces the downtime on transporting parts from Europe. To get parts to you as quick as we can – we can overnight parts to you, you can come and collect, or if it the stars align – collect…
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Machine Maintenance
We’ve said this before but it warrants repeating, especially as this is our busiest time of year for breakdowns. Our engineers often arrive at machines that have not been well cared for. We understand that your main priority is potting and growing plants, but taking a small amount of time daily, weekly and monthly to…
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Hortec at IPM Essen
Hortec IPM Essen
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Merry Christmas and a Happy New Year
Thanks to all our wonderful Customers and Suppliers for your support throughout 2023. We look forward to working along side you again in 2024. Over the Holidays the Hortec Team will be taking a well deserved break – closing at 17:00 on the 21st December and reopening 2nd January 2024. BUT if you need us…

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