Beckers Meesterbloembinders in Budel is well-known throughout a wide region. Customers come both from Belgium and well past Eindhoven to appreciate the exclusive flower arrangements and the organic art objects and sculptures of master flower binder Stef Beckers. The entrepreneur from the Brabant region is well known for his unusual, artistic creations and sets a high standard regarding the quality of flowers and plants. For Phalaenopsis, Beckers turns immediately to the Opti-flor collection.
Beckers Meesterbloembinders serves both the private and the commercial markets. "We work a lot with subscriptions. Our customers know that when they order a floral arrangement from us, the quality will always be excellent." To meet the high expectations of his customers again and again, Beckers in turn makes tough demands of his suppliers.
Blind faith in quality
"I often go to the wholesaler myself and sometimes order via the wholesaler's webshop. I consider it important to judge the product for myself. Quality is our trademark. We do not make any concessions about that." For the exclusive Phalaenopsis collection from Opti-flor, Beckers does not see any need for a quality inspection before buying. "Plants from Opti-flor are always in top form. You can trust that blindly. They are beautifully branched, have many flowers and bloom for a long time."
Outstanding durability
The durability of the Opti-flor collection is excellent according to Beckers. "I have a lot of contact with road carriers. They also affirm that products from Opti-flor are still perfect after transport to Russia lasting several days, while buds on plants from other growers can turn yellow or drop off." From experience, Beckers knows that the quality of plants can vary somewhat over the course of a year. "At Opti-flor, in contrast, the quality is constant all year-round. In February, for example, we had a protracted cold spell. I know that such a cold period can cause buds to drop off in a customer's home. The Phalaenopsis from Opti-flor were not affected at all."
Respect for the plant
Beckers knows the reason for this. "Many growers force their plants to get them to flower quickly. At Opti-flor they handle the plants with respect and leave them longer in the greenhouse than at other nurseries. This leads to better quality and a long flowering period and durability." Beckers is also delighted with the range of the Opti-flor collection. "They are innovative and regularly introduce new varieties and colours. They have a very valuable collection of large, small and butterfly orchids."
Good memories
The master flower binder from Budel cherishes good memories from an earlier business visit to Opti-flor. "Along with part of our team we were welcomed during Opti-flor's 'Orchid Inspiration Days'. The huge amount of time and energy invested was evident. Nevertheless, they took the time to inform us in detail about the new varieties, and they were very open to receiving feedback from us. I always appreciate such transparency. For me, Opti-flor is absolutely one of the best in the orchid world."
