Key takeaways
- Christopher McIntosh emphasizes quality-first materials and engineering as the foundation of greenhouse longevity
- Harnois prioritizes Canadian-sourced steel and long-term serviceability over low-cost imports
- Greenhouse projects are designed as tailored solutions rather than standardized products
- Strong networks between growers, suppliers, and manufacturers reduce operational risk
- Long-term service and replacement support remains a key differentiator in greenhouse infrastructure
Christopher McIntosh on growing up around greenhouse infrastructure
For Christopher McIntosh, the greenhouse industry is not a recent career choice but part of his personal history. With both parents having worked in the sector, McIntosh was exposed early to greenhouse manufacturing, sales, and customer relationships.
“We grew up right next to the greenhouse,” said Christopher McIntosh, Technical Sales Representative at Harnois. “We could wander in and out as we pleased… and it was a great way to raise a family.”
Although agriculture did not initially appeal to him, his perspective shifted as his interest in business developed. After completing a business management degree, McIntosh gradually became involved in greenhouse projects, first through internships and later by supporting active sales work across Western Canada and the United States.
