Ozone Systems Inc. - CO2 Applications - Benefits For Flowers -

CO2 Technology for Flowers - A Testimonial - ___________________________________________________________________________

		“We’ve been using this new CO2 technology for two years. Since we have started using the product, we have been getting calls from some of our customers telling us how pleased they are with how long their flowers are lasting after they get them home. Vase life is exceeding all expectations. Our industry can reap big benefits from using this new technology. Industry experts have told us for some time that holding flowers at 33-35°F would give us longer vase life. When I was first approached by CO2 Technologies and told that they could achieve these low temperatures by modifying the atmosphere with carbon dioxide, which would in itself add life to the flowers, I was skeptical.

	I wouldn’t have believed it if I hadn’t seen it for myself. Prior to using CO2 technology, the lowest I could get my cooler was about 40°F, due to inefficiencies and losses. Now, with the help of CO2, I can achieve 33°F. We have set up a cooler as our “super charged cooler” by using twice the recommended amount of CO2. Normally a florist would want to use flowers as soon as possible so that they are fresh. However, we have found that the flowers will last longer for the customer when we first place them in our “super-charged cooler” for two days. Since the flowers last longer, it allows us to work ahead on large projects. We also noticed that when we make arrangements ahead of time, the cards no longer get soggy, and the bows do not get limp. I have lowered my energy cost, reduced my spoilage, and increased customer satisfaction. CO2 technology is so inexpensive that we can’t afford not to use it. I own thirteen florist shops and we use CO2 in every one of our coolers and reach-in display cases.” Tom Boesen, President Boesen Family of Fine Florist, Des Moines / Milwaukee