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“The issue is not how much humidity growers add, but how evenly that is distributed”
At Grow Up this year, Ikeuchi will introduce its AKIMist®E dry mist humidification system to show attendees how to achieve precise humidity control without wetting plants, equipment or facility surfaces. The focus is on the role that environmental stability plays in plant consistency and operational efficiency in cannabis cultivation.
“Humidity is the variable that growers struggle with the most when it comes to keeping it the same,” says the Ikeuchi team. “What we want to show at Grow Up is how dry fog creates uniform conditions throughout space, rather than solving a problem in one corner and creating a new one in another.”
As closed rooms and high-density cultivation become more common, many growers are struggling with consistent humidity and VPD, even in facilities that are well designed on paper. Microclimates are easily created, and small variations in air flow or moisture distribution over time can cause measurable plant stress. “We report on breeders who are doing everything right and still seeing consistent results,” the team explained. “In many cases, it’s not about how much moisture they’re adding, it’s about how well that moisture is distributed.”
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This is when humidifying the dry fog comes into play. The AKIMist®E system allows moisture to spread evenly without settling on leaves, floors or equipment. This approach helps stabilize moisture and VPD while minimizing disease risk, maintenance requirements, and water usage. “Because the droplets evaporate immediately, surfaces remain dry,” the team says. “This has a direct impact on reducing pathogen pressure and reducing the amount of cleaning and maintenance that growers need to plan for.”
At Grow Up, the Ikeuchi team is particularly interested in hearing how growers manage moisture and VPD today, where they see limitations in their systems, and what they expect from environmental technologies going forward. “These events are valuable because they allow honest exchanges,” the group said. “We want to talk about what’s actually going on in the grow rooms, not just what the system should be doing under ideal conditions.”
Ikeuchi brings decades of experience in precision spray engineering in controlled environment agriculture. “In cannabis cultivation, that expertise translates into dry mist humidification, providing control without introducing additional variables. Our systems are designed to be modular and customizable, so no two facilities are the same,” he said.
says the group. “Growers need solutions that can scale with them and adapt to their space, while remaining reliable over the long term.”
You can meet the group in the booth 518.
For more information:
Ikeuchi USA
+1-513-942-3060
(email protected)
ikeuchi.us
The DesignLights Consortium (DLC) announced the addition of five new members to the Industry Advisory Committee (IAC), a 15-member group of lighting professionals who provide advice and support for DLC’s mission and strategic direction.
“DLC is excited to welcome these new IAC members as we begin implementing important updates to our Solid-State Lighting (SSL) and LUNA technical requirements and continue to promote the implementation of lighting controls,” said DLC Executive Director and CEO Tina Halfpenny. “Along with our existing partners, they bring a breadth and depth of experience in lighting technology, and we look forward to working closely with them in the coming months and years.”
As specified in the IAC’s letter, its members may include nominees from the four lighting manufacturers with the largest number of listings on the DLC’s SSL Qualified Products List (QPL), as well as representatives from two small (less than 250 employees) lighting manufacturers with SSL or Horticultural QPL products; Two medium-sized manufacturers (250 to 1,000 employees) listed on SSL or Horticulture QPL; three lighting control manufacturers with products in the online lighting control QPL; two light distributors; and two specifiers.
The following self-appointed and DLC-appointed industry representatives will replace the outgoing IAC members: Tyson Taussig, lighting specialist at Broken Arrow Electric Supply; Greg Hermanowycz, director of project development at Wesco Energy Solutions; Francois R.-Moisan, co-founder and CTO of Sollum Technologies; Evan Smith, vice president of product and supply at Keystone Technologies; and Jennifer Shockley-Loose, Chief Operating Officer, SiteLogIQ. Together, these new members represent lighting distributors, small lighting manufacturers and specialists, and have added a wide range of market and technical insights to the council.
In addition to the new appointments, IAC continues to include Michael Davidson, solution architect engineer at Synapse Wireless; Stephen Irving, standards development leader at Lutron Electronics; Eric Miller, Co-Founder, CEO and CTO of Avi-on Labs; Dan Wang-Munson, head of optics, testing and compliance at RAB Lighting; Jonathan Vollers, LC, Chief Engineering Officer of Cree Lighting; and Bernie Erickson, CMO Emeritus and Key Account Representative. The council also includes representatives from lighting manufacturers with the most SSL QPL listings: Michael O’Boyle, LC, technical policy manager at Signify; Mark Hand, vice president of engineering at Acuity Brands; Devin Jernigan, vice president of strategy, marketing and innovation at Illumus; and Jeremy Yon, director of compliance and industry relations at Current Lighting.
For more information:
DesignLights Consortium
Phone: +1 781-538-6425
(email protected)
www.designlights.org
Glass House Brands has appointed seasoned brand and marketing leader Alison Payne to its Board of Directors effective January 27, 2026.
Ms. Payne fills the Company’s Board seat vacated by the passing of long-term board member George Raveling in September 2025.
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“Alison is an outstanding individual with a proven ability to build brands, lead with innovation and achieve results. She is an excellent addition to our Board with her background in regulated consumer products and extensive experience marketing brands in international markets,” said Kyle Kazan, founder, president and CEO of Glass House. “This is a key moment for Glass House as we prepare for the reprogramming of cannabis. Alison’s expertise and knowledge will be invaluable as we explore further growth and expansion opportunities in the coming year, including both geographic and product line diversification.”
Ms. Payne said, “Throughout my career, I have been passionate about growing well-known consumer brands and helping companies achieve their strategic goals and enter new markets. I look forward to joining Glass House’s Board of Directors and building on its track record of innovation and leadership as it continues to expand.”
For more information:
Brands of Glass Houses
(email protected)
glasshousebrands.com/
KUBO has announced that Mohammad Shayesteh has joined the company as part of its sales team for the UK market.
Mohammad brings experience from the international horticultural sector and is a recognized professional in the greenhouse industry. Over the years, he has built a reputation through his work on commercial greenhouse projects and product development, combining deep technical knowledge with a clear understanding of grower needs and market dynamics.
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With his extensive industry background and established network, Mohammad will focus on further strengthening KUBO’s presence in the UK.
Mohammad Shayesteh will also be at Fruit Logistic in Berlin, and can be met at the KUBO stand (hall 1.2 stand C40). Visitors are welcome to connect with him during the exhibition to discuss current developments and opportunities in the UK market.
For more information:
KUBO Group
Vlotlaan 710
2681 TX Monster, Netherlands
Telephone: +31 174 286 161
(email protected)
www.kubogroup.nl
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