Japan Concept launched its’ new stock in Trapani, Italy in October 2023 to supply Buddy Tape throughout Europe.

Stock is in place to supply 18mm, 25mm and 30mm width tape.

Japan Concept Managing Director, Jonathan Caisley, said “Although based originally from the UK, plant nurseries are predominantly in mainland Europe, which represents the majority of our business. We are delighted to establish a permanent presence in Europe to allow easy and rapid supply to our customers.”

Aglis have developed a new technique for the grafting of grapes. High losses in grafting are common for grapes, largely due to unstable grafts and poor connection. Use of Buddy Tape allows a firm grip on the graft to secure against wind damage and allow a firm connection. The tape contains wax, which prevents dehydration and the tape is elastic enough to grow with the plant.

Controlled technical trials are underway with CREA in Italy and Vignevin in France, with results expected in 2024. Watch this space !

At a time where many aspects of the nursery industry are becoming ever more complicated, it is good to know that the supply of Buddy Tape can be straightforward. Japan Concept have stocked up again for the 2024 season and are ready to meet the demainds of nurseries througout Europe.

Contact us for all of your grafting tape needs: info@japan-concept.co.uk

As part of their longstanding commitment to technical support and knowledge transfer with worldwide users of Buddy Tape, Agls’ export manager, Hiroyasu Yoshino has made two tours of European nurseries in January and March, 2024.

Mr. Yoshino visited Buddy Tape customers in Poland, France, Belgium, The Netherlands, Italy, Spain and the UK, demonstrating the use of Buddy Tape and other Aglis products for plant nurseries.

Jonathan Caisley, Managing Director of Japan Concept commented, “We are delighted to enjoy the full support of Aglis for these technical visits, which always provide a unique opportunity, not only to give instruction on the use of Buddy Tape, but also to share knowledge acquired through extensive experience of plant nurseries worldwide”.

Visit our booth at Interpoma (Pavilion AB, Stand B09/02) in Bolzano from November 21st - 23rd, 2024.

Japan Concept Group Managing Director, Jonathan Caisley announced, “We have been an ever present at Interpoma since 2006, and find it to be the most effective exhibition to meet with apple nurseries and discuss new development”.

Join us in Bolzano to discuss how Buddy Tape can improve efficiency and reduce costs for you.