AWARD: LAB OF THE YEAR 2011 BACKGROUND • Since its foundation in 1983, Agritechnove, Inc has developed a healthy expertise in the design of agricultural and biological research and education facilities. The corporation, led by founding partner, Mr. Richard Denis, P. Eng., played an active role in the establishment of many standards and guidelines of the greenhouse industry. In recent years, its multi-disciplinary team completed the design of over 200 research/education facilities for high-profile clients such as USDA, Agriculture Canada, several universities and corporations. The excellence of its designs have been recently recognized by two distinct nation-wide American Awards. Agritechnove is today a small firm very proud of its accomplishments, a group of people having a lot of fun working together toward successful projects. MISSION • The firm’s mission is to supply its clients with complete and varied services in the fields of greenhouse design, biological and agricultural research facilities. The firm targets two major market segments: academic, public or private research complexes and commercial / industrial growers. Our mission is motivated by our belief that the agricultural industry will experience sustained and vigorous growth to meet the ever-increasing world demand. Modern production techniques increasingly require precisely engineered facilities. Today’s research involves biotechnology, transgenics and environmental impact considerations. Such research require sophisticated infrastructures. This is our challenge. SERVICES • Agritechnove offers a broad range of engineering, scientific and technical services to Government agencies, Colleges and Universities, Corporations and other organizations. Services include all disciplines: structural, mechanical and electrical engineering, all related to the specialized field of plant and insect growth environment. INTERNATIONAL ACTIVITIES • Agritechnove provides specialized engineering services throughout the world. In addition to North America, the corporation has reached the international arena with projects completed in Algeria, Benin, Nigeria, Kuwait and Australia. Renovation, restoration, addition to existing or new greenhouses can be part of our contribution to any project, anywhere, under any climatic conditions, in English, French or Spanish languages. With wide electronic communication capabilities, Agritechnove team members can be reached anytime and anywhere.