IPM 2025 - Successful trade fair days for green solutions & LIDIS
A complete success! Our review of the IPM 2025
Review of the IPM 2025 in Essen
The time had finally come again! From January 28 to 31, we were able to present ourselves as green solutions together with LIDIS at the world's leading trade fair for horticulture. Our stand 7E22 in hall 7 was the central meeting point for trade visitors, customers and interested parties who wanted to take a look at our latest innovations.
For green solutions visitors, the main focus was on the AI-based new developments and the preview of the technically modernized template generation Cloud Software 4. At LIDIS, current trend topics such as self-checkout tills, e-invoices and the preview of the new LIDIS app were at the top of the priority list.
Green solutions exhibition highlights
Plant recognizer
Our AI-based plant recognizer revolutionizes plant identification: plants are recognized in seconds with a photo. Users also receive comprehensive care instructions, location recommendations and watering tips. This function not only helps in everyday life, but also creates real added value for customer loyalty. The precision and reliability of AI technology set new standards and make plant care easier than ever before - ideal for garden centers and their customers.
Plant disease expert
Plant diseases can be diagnosed in seconds with our AI-supported plant disease detector. A simple photo is enough to obtain a precise analysis. In addition, the tool provides detailed explanations of diseases, their causes and control options. Fully integrated into our customer loyalty app, it not only makes everyday work easier, but also takes garden center advice to a whole new level.
AI-supported chatbot
Our AI-based chatbot ensures efficient customer communication that is available around the clock. The self-learning technology offers smart solutions that both increase customer satisfaction and reduce internal costs. Automated responses and optimized processes create a clear competitive advantage. The chatbot is perfect for companies that want to increase their service quality and save resources at the same time - a clear advantage for modern customer service.
New template generation Cloud Software 4
Our latest cloud software sets standards: with an optimized mobile-first approach, it guarantees the best user-friendliness and improved visibility in search engines. Shorter loading times and compatibility with the European Accessibility Act 2025 ensure barrier-free use. Thanks to the API-first approach, the software can be flexibly extended and enables customized functions. Companies benefit from an innovative solution that combines state-of-the-art technology with maximum user-friendliness.
LIDIS exhibition highlights
After just a few months, we were able to present numerous new functions at the trade fair stand.
Self-checkout checkout
The self-checkout from LIDIS significantly improves the shopping experience. Customers benefit from shorter queues, while companies save costs by using fewer staff. At the same time, the space-saving technology optimizes the use of the POS area. Thanks to the user-friendly interface, the system is easy to operate and increases efficiency in the sales process. An ideal solution for garden centers and specialist retailers who want to modernize their processes.
Digital receipt
With the digital receipt, we are focusing on sustainability and efficiency. This environmentally friendly alternative reduces printing costs, avoids lost receipts and combines stationary retail with online marketing strategies. Customers can save receipts digitally and use them for personalized offers. For companies, this solution not only offers cost benefits, but also strengthens customer loyalty through innovative services. The ideal combination of sustainability and modern retail.
E-invoices
Our solution for e-invoices offers companies a fast, secure and legally compliant way to issue invoices. Standards such as X-Rechnung and ZUGFeRD are supported. Invoices can be sent directly by email or stored securely. This innovative technology not only saves time and money, but also offers a sustainable alternative to paper documents. A clear step towards digitalization and simplification of administrative processes.
LIDIS App
The new LIDIS app combines all functions in a single, intuitive interface. With a completely new development and a modern tech stack, it offers maximum performance and user-friendliness. Particularly practical: label printing directly at the POS. The app simplifies processes and ensures more efficient workflows in retail. With this innovation, LIDIS is setting new standards for merchandise management systems and strengthening the digitalization of the industry.
The feedback from our customers at IPM 2025 was consistently positive. Particular emphasis was placed on how green solutions and LIDIS are setting new standards in horticulture with their innovations. The tools presented were rated as practical and extremely helpful, as they make daily work processes noticeably easier and at the same time offer future-oriented solutions..
Alexander Kelm, Managing Director of green solutions, was similarly positive: “This year's IPM was a complete success for green solutions and LIDIS. I am particularly proud of how we were able to jointly present innovations that will have a lasting impact on our industry. The positive feedback from customers shows that our AI-based solutions and modern merchandise management systems provide exactly the right answers to the current challenges facing horticulture.”
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