Solutions for Success
We deliver solutions, not just products. We firmly believe that this approach will help our customers grow, innovate and cultivate the future of horticulture. Explore examples of how A.M.A. delivers solutions for your success.
Case Studies
Saving water for the City of Edmonton
City of Edmonton and the H2O Labour-Saver hanging basket.
Getting started in leafy green hydroponics
Thiel’s Greenhouses and the Dry Hydroponics system.
Partnering for Success
A.M.A. + George Sant & Sons Greenhouses
For more than 20 years, A.M.A. has been working closely with George Sant & Sons Greenhouses (Sants), one of Canada’s largest suppliers of plugs and cuttings for the annuals market. We have been inspired by their approach to quality, aligned with their sense of innovation, and motivated by their commitment to always push frontiers forward.......
A.M.A. + Orchard Park Growers
It all starts with a love of flowers. For more than 40 years, Orchard Park Growers (Orchard Park), has kept pace with change, delivering select grower and consumer favourites in a variety of formats. For more than 15 of those year’s, A.M.A. has been a proud partner of the Ontario-based family farm, helping them to......
Talking Healthy Roots with Ontario Horticulture Students
Tree propagation experts from A.M.A. and Vineland Research and Innovation Centre visited Niagara College and Guelph University in November to meet the next generation of top horticulture talent and discuss the science of healthy roots. More than 100 horticulture students from Niagara College’s School of Environment and Horticulture Programs and the University of Guelph’s Department......
Innovation Timeline
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2020
Introduced a first-of-its-kind organic vermicompost soil amendment to Canada.
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2019
Introduced the A.M.A. 60 growing container, designed by A.M.A. to meet COR soil volume requirements for organic greenhouse vegetable growers.
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2018
Introduced the RootSmartTM propagation tray, an A.M.A. innovation in partnership with Vineland Research & Innovation Centre.
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2017
Introduced Thirst Quencher, a unique watering spout designed for Al’s Flower Pouch to ensure easy, even watering.
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2016
Entered the North American berry market and began offering berry solutions for growers.
Introduced Urbanscape, a lightweight and easy-to-install greenroof system.
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2012
Introduced the Al’s Flower Pocket, a bite-sized version of the Al’s Flower Pouch.
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2010
Developed a 128 plug tray in collaboration with industry partners.
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2006
Introduced the A.M.A. 55 nursery tray to support tree propagators using Ellepots or stabilized media.
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2005
Introduced Al’s Hopper, a machine that enables two people to fill more than 250 Al’s Flower Pouches in just one hour.
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1999
Became the first company in North America to commercially produce Ellepots, an easy-rooting propagation solution that decreases labour, increases take rates and reduces plastics use.
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1997
Introduced the first North American-style stonewool plug tray to Canada.
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1996
Entered the hydroponic market and brought a new stonewool brand to North America.
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1992
Introduced the original Al’s Flower Pouch, invented by Allen Monsma, founder of A.M.A.