Floriexpo

At Floriexpo 2025 (June 4–6 in Fort Lauderdale), Skytek International joined forces with the Association of Floral Importers of America (AFIA), showcasing their shared commitment to empowering flower importers year‑round. With Skytek co‑exhibiting alongside AFIA at the show, attendees witnessed a new era of technological collaboration aimed at transforming floral logistics and supply chain management.

We also had the opportunity to spend time talking with importers on‑site, hearing firsthand about their daily challenges navigating tariffs, cold‑chain logistics, and real‑time quality monitoring.

Kolbe IoT: Transforming Miami Importers

Under the Skytek banner, Kolbe IoT emerged as a standout solution in the logistics and cold‑storage zones. Designed to monitor temperature, humidity, energy use, and asset condition in real time, it empowers importers to:

• Protect freshness — keeping perishables within strict temperature thresholds during storage and transit

• Reduce costs — through energy‑efficiency analytics and optimized refrigeration cycles

• Ensure regulatory compliance — by generating auditable temperature logs and alerts

• Enable proactive maintenance — via predictive alarms before equipment failures, avoiding costly gaps in cold‑chain continuity.

  
  

Through insightful conversations with Miami importers, we explored how Kolbe’s platform enables remote monitoring of reefer trailers, back-office dashboards for central visibility, and automated alerts via for off-hour failures. These discussions highlighted the growing need for real-time telemetry to keep import lines smooth and profitable..

Why This Matters in Miami

Miami’s strategic position as a major import hub makes cold‑chain integrity non‑negotiable. Kolbe IoT offers local companies a competitive edge—helping them assure quality, comply with regulations, and respond fast if conditions fluctuate. With Skytek’s 24/7 support and IoT expertise, importers gain not just tools, but a reliable partner tuned to their operational pressures.