Dubai, U.A.E, 2 July 2024 – Iyris (formerly RedSea) announces a strategic partnership with Sherwood Middle East, a subsidiary of Silal, to exclusively distribute its SecondSky greenhouse covers in the UAE.
Key Highlights
- Agreement Details: The exclusive distribution agreement will accelerate the sales and marketing of iyris’ SecondSky greenhouse covers through Sherwood’s established distribution network in the UAE.
- Product Benefits: SecondSky greenhouse covers block near-infrared heat radiation, reducing energy consumption by over 40%, water use by 30%, and increasing profitability by 28%. This innovation enhances yield, produce quality, and profit margins, promoting sustainable farming in hot climates.
- Strategic Partnership: Simon Stockil, Growth Director, EMEA at iyris, emphasized the importance of this partnership in meeting the growing demand for sustainable agricultural solutions in the UAE. Mussaab Al Farah, Managing Director at Sherwood, expressed enthusiasm about adding the transformative SecondSky covers to their product portfolio.
- Industry Recognition: In 2023, SecondSky received the prestigious ASABE AE50 award and the Davidson Prize, highlighting its innovative impact in the agricultural sector.
Statements from Leadership
- Simon Stockil, iyris: “We are excited to announce our exclusive distribution agreement with Sherwood, ensuring SecondSky greenhouse covers are readily available to meet the growing demand in the UAE market. Partnering with Sherwood, a subsidiary of Silal, is testament to our commitment to advancing commercial farming sustainably and lucratively.“
- Mussaab Al Farah, Sherwood: “At Sherwood, we provide high-quality agricultural supplies and offerings to farmers, enabling growth in production. We are delighted to add iyris’ SecondSky, a truly unique product transforming farming practices around the world, to our portfolio.“
Source: https://iyris.com/
