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Oct. 29, 2018

Nichia and Qwestland started cooperative research and experiments with a goal of further developing the Horticulture LED market

Tokushima, Japan – October 29, 2018 – Nichia Corporation is pleased to announce the start of cooperative research and experiments between Nichia and Qwestland International B.V. (Westland, Netherlands), with a goal of further developing the Horticulture LED market. The Netherlands is a cutting-edge country in the field of greenhouse development and has accumulated knowledge towards environmental control for plant growth. Nichia plans to benefit from this knowledge base and continue developing unique spectrums utilizing its own phosphor technology, one of Nichia’s core competencies. Additionally, Nichia hopes the research activities will enable new sustainable lighting for cultivation to improve nutrition worldwide.