Research and Development

Tree and Vine Shelters represent relatively new technology, when considering the lifespan of a forestry or viticulture plantation. Our aim here is to explain and illustrate the technology behind our products. We encourage users of our website to communicate with us so if you have any points relating to the material shown here please contact us.

Tubex' R&D programme is managed by Dr Bhukan Parbhoo. Bhukan's area of expertise is material science and he has been leading Tubex' research into new materials (biodegradable)

Our R&D team is supplemented both internally and externally. Tubex staff possess expertise in a range of market sectors. Externally Tubex works with a range of other companies and university research departments. 2009 also sees the launch of the Advisory Team which has been established to help take out products to the next level.

• Forestry - the science behind
• Viticulture - the science behind
• Landscaping - the science behind

R&D Topics:

• Degradation of traditional treeshelters
• Biodegradable materials
• Removal and recycling of treeshelters
• Climate Change