Why Wadsworth? I grew up with Wadsworth. Their products are built the right way. They just work and keep on working with minimal maintenance. I love the EnviroSTEP controls. They're easy to use and the DIF allows me to cut way down on growth regulators. We have some STEP 50A and STEP 500 controls in our older houses. They've been there for 30 years and they still work! As time goes by we're upgrading to EnviroSTEP controls, they're just great. Since the products are built the right way, they're easy to work with. But if you need help, a service rep can talk you through it on the phone.

Jack Weatherford 
Weatherford Farms Stafford, TX 

Why Wadsworth? I really like the new system (EnviroSTEP). In fact, my curtains just closed and the misting came on. I am getting used to the interaction between shading and misting to maintain temps. It has been quite hot here, about 88F for the last couple of days. We have managed to keep it to a max of 90F, which is much cooler than it had been. Thanks for your help. I really like the interface.

Lynn Hoyles 
PlantGrowth Facility Manager University of Waterloo
Waterloo, Ontario, Canada                

Why Wadsworth? We struggled with our facilities people over greenhouse controls; they just wanted us to use the building controls. Fortunately we were able to get the Wadsworth EnviroSTEP controls that we needed for our research. Wadsworth's system is so easy to use. Their technical support is top-notch so facilities are very pleased with the system.

Jennifer Matsuura
Colorado State University

Why Wadsworth? We've told our expansion planners we're most comfortable with Wadsworth controllers and that that's not negotiable. Data from the STEPsaver logging feature helped us achieve the lowest possible night temps while running the fewest amount of exhaust fans. This is critical in the Texas summer heat so we can avoid heat delay on our mums.

Jimmy Klepac
Klepac's Blanco, TX 

Why Wadsworth? The EnviroSTEP controls everything in the greenhouse—the irrigation, propagation misting, shade curtains/heat blanket, lights, and cooling. The system is very intuitive. By monitoring the graphs we can easily see how precise temperature control and a shade curtain/heat blanket system decreased our energy consumption.

Luigi Meneghelli 
Oregon State University Corvallis, OR 

Steve, “You [Wadsworth] have the best customer service out of all the vendors I deal with.”

Black Diamond Nursery, Perrysburg, Ohio.

I could not be more pleased, every step of the way, you and your company exceed my expectations! You should have all of the eyes light up when I opened the box and we saw the EnviroSTEP. The drawings, the custom built and labeled controller, the instructional DVD, and complete, detailed operation manual is everything we need! I am elated, confident and excited to get growing with our new EnviroSTEP with the people at Wadsworth there to help us, our success is just about guaranteed!

Jim Bergantz 
Bret Harte High School 

Bret Harte High School recently upgraded their STEP 50a control to an EnviroSTEP. This is an easy process as the cabinets are the same size so it minimizes the upgrade. You simply unscrew the back pan for the STEP 50 and insert the EnviroSTEP then reconnect the wires.

Why Wadsworth? We had Wadsworth controls installed about thirteen years ago. I was impressed with the quick response from technical support — I haven't needed them often but they have always been prompt and helpful.

Paul Rebarchak
Penn State University State College, PA

Why Wadsworth? Wadsworth controllers have long been respected in the industry. They continually respond to growers' needs with upgrades or new features. I wholeheartedly support Wadsworth controllers.

Debbie Maggiulli 
USDA                

Why Wadsworth? Because of your reliable controls, our greenhouses are working great. Your technical support team has been exceedingly helpful. The STEPsaver software has been very useful to our operation. The advanced graphing feature and the averaging tab have been especially beneficial.

Richard Zinn 
Michigan Department of Agriculture East Lansing, MI

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