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In 2025, it was exactly 50 years since the rolling container system made its debut in the ornamental horticulture industry. An invention that triggered a major shift in the way plants were grown inside greenhouses. Greater efficiency, higher production, better working conditions — the rolling container changed everything.

This book takes an in-depth look at how the idea emerged. How and where did inventor Teun Boekestijn from De Lier come up with the concept? What was his background? How difficult was it to turn his idea into something that actually worked in practice? Who were the people and companies that supported him in those early years?

The 50-year success story of the rolling container is told by none other than Teun and Henk Boekestijn themselves — but also by entrepreneurs who continue to reap the rewards to this very day.

A beautiful full colour anniversary book filled with stories of innovation and passion within the Westland greenhouse horticulture sector. So that these stories will never be forgotten.

With stories from and about: Plant Nursery Gebroeders Boekestijn, HAWE, Stolze, Wevab, VB, VEK, Kroes, SV.CO, Harry Barendse and Rob Baan (Koppert Cress, foreword).

Author: Fred Louter Publisher: RETROVISION, Poeldijk ISBN: 978-90-831917-9-9 NUR: 600 Pages: 176 full colour Dimensions: 170 x 240 mm Available from: 15 December