The manager at Westbrook Greenhouses (focus on plant 2) is Ian Vermeer. Here is a map of where plant 2 is located:
As previously mentioned, the greenhouses are a big part of Westbrook. They are in charge of producing much of the floral product that we export to our retail customers. Some of the flowers produced include mini roses, tropical plants, mums, violets, ivy, succulents and much more. The potted flowers we produce come in 4", 6", 8", 10" and sometimes 12" pots, and are shipped to the customer with milar covers and in sleeves for freshness. The greenhouses cover over 30 acres of land in the Niagara region.
The location of Plant 2 has easily facilitated family collaboration in the operation. As many of the family members live on Lincoln Avenue in Beamsville, where the greenhouse is, often there are many Vermeer cousins working in the greenhouse here during the summer, after school and during other vacation times such as holidays. Peak times for production are in the winter just before Christmas (poinsettia production) as well as for valentines day, mothers day and Easter. In fact, these times of the year are so busy and important to the greenhouses that temporary workers are hired, and many of the summer and fall months are spent in preparation for the busy season in spring.
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The manager at Westbrook Greenhouses (focus on plant 2) is Ian Vermeer. Here is a map of where plant 2 is located:As previously mentioned, the greenhouses are a big part of Westbrook. They are in charge of producing much of the floral product that we export to our retail customers. Some of the flowers produced include mini roses, tropical plants, mums, violets, ivy, succulents and much more. The potted flowers we produce come in 4", 6", 8", 10" and sometimes 12" pots, and are shipped to the customer with milar covers and in sleeves for freshness. The greenhouses cover over 30 acres of land in the Niagara region.
The location of Plant 2 has easily facilitated family collaboration in the operation. As many of the family members live on Lincoln Avenue in Beamsville, where the greenhouse is, often there are many Vermeer cousins working in the greenhouse here during the summer, after school and during other vacation times such as holidays. Peak times for production are in the winter just before Christmas (poinsettia production) as well as for valentines day, mothers day and Easter. In fact, these times of the year are so busy and important to the greenhouses that temporary workers are hired, and many of the summer and fall months are spent in preparation for the busy season in spring.