Wright, Julian S. (1980). The planning and market scope for a hydroponic turnkey operation. Masters thesis, Aston University.
Abstract
The company, Dunlop Ltd were considering the market for possible turnkey hydroponic systems, and this thesis was initiated to assess that market potential. Examination of alternative hydroponic methods showed that the most commercially viable :systems were the nutrient film technique (NFT) rockwool and possibly forma of aggregate culture. The controlled -environment horticulture (Caz) industry was surveyed indicating that the 'greenhouse parks' can be a target market for a company supplying turnkey-style NFT equipment and services. Partly on the basis of this assessment, Dunlop IrrigationServices (DIS) acquired Soil-less Cultivation Systems (SCS) Ltd.in November 1978. Subsequently plans for expansion were formulated and suggestions for the internal organisation of SCS are made following work experience in the order processing function. Finally, the market scope is considered for further product and service opportunities, including the incorporation of micro-electronics into the control units for NFT systems.
| Publication DOI: | https://doi.org/10.48780/publications.aston.ac.uk.00015050 |
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| Divisions: | Aston University (General) |
| Additional Information: | Copyright © JULIAN S. WRIGHT, 1980. JULIAN S. WRIGHT asserts their moral right to be identified as the author of this thesis. This copy of the thesis has been supplied on condition that anyone who consults it is understood to recognise that its copyright rests with its author and that no quotation from the thesis and no information derived from it may be published without appropriate permission or acknowledgement. If you have discovered material in Aston Publications Explorer which is unlawful e.g. breaches copyright, (either yours or that of a third party) or any other law, including but not limited to those relating to patent, trademark, confidentiality, data protection, obscenity, defamation, libel, then please read our Takedown Policy and contact the service immediately. |
| Institution: | Aston University |
| Uncontrolled Keywords: | hydroponics,soil-less cultivation,nutirent film technique (NFT),market potential,turnkey |
| Last Modified: | 10 Mar 2025 13:43 |
| Date Deposited: | 17 Jun 2011 12:37 |
| Completed Date: | 1980 |
| Authors: |
Wright, Julian S.
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