Central Garden & Pet Announces Vendor Awards for 2016
August 23 2016 - 3:01PM
Business Wire
Annual trade show attracts over 170 vendors
and 3,000 plus retailers
Celebrating “all things garden” for the ninth consecutive year,
the Central Garden Distribution Dealer Show brings together over
170 vendors and leaders in the independent retailer and garden
center market. The event attracts a national audience of retailers
looking for new products, information on trends in marketing,
seminars on best business practices, and promotional
activities.
Prior to the start of the Las Vegas show at the Paris Hotel and
Convention Center, Central recognizes vendor partners who have
shown outstanding performance, excellent collaboration and sales
support in the garden industry for the year. Awards were presented
in four key categories - Partner of the Year Award: EcoClear
Products, Inc.; Key Partnership Award: Hydrodynamics International;
Sales Excellence Award: Earth & Turf Reps, Inc.; eBusiness
Partner of the Year Award: Monterey Lawn & Garden Products.
“Our garden industry partnerships are vital and have a
tremendous impact on our distribution success. The annual vendor
awards give us a chance to recognize the organizations that went
above and beyond over the past 12 months,” said Wes Martin, Vice
President of Garden Distribution Sales.
Partner of the Year Award
Focused on bringing effective pesticide products to the retail
market that are safe for pets, family and wildlife, Sarasota,
Florida-based EcoClear was presented the Partner of the Year Award.
Founded in 2013, EcoClear demonstrated a commitment to excellence
through alignment with the 2016 sales initiatives of Central Garden
Distribution. Over the years, EcoClear has a proven track record of
success in the lawn and garden industry, resulting in positive
financial impact, quality product offerings and superior sales
support.
Key Partnership Award
Hydrodynamics International was celebrated with the Key
Partnership Award for their innovative products and sales ideas,
advanced through various strategic initiatives. These initiatives
included, but were not limited to, sales and product training,
field support, and relationship building through store visits.
Since 1997, Hydrodynamics International has been traveling the
globe, searching for the very best horticultural products and
technologies to improve the quality and increase the yields of
vegetables, herbs and flowers.
Sales Excellence Award
The Sales Excellence Award is given to a vendor or
manufacturer’s rep group that “hits it out of the park” and brings
new and/or innovative products to Central Garden Distribution.
Earth & Turf Reps focused on the success of the independent
retail customer and continues to provide the necessary support in
which to foster growth. Founded in 2006, Earth and Turf Reps has
grown to become one of the most respected erosion control
manufacturer’s representative organizations in the Southeast region
of the United States.
eBusiness Partner of the Year
Monterey Lawn & Garden Products provided exemplary support
of eBusiness through various digital initiatives which included the
timely upload of information; accuracy of online product materials,
and a commitment to program excellence. Sharing a common vision
with Central, Monterey demonstrates a proven track record with
retailers and was established with the goal of offering home
gardeners the same professional-grade technology available to the
agriculture industry. Based in Fresno, California, the company was
established in 1963 as Monterey Ag Resources and rebranded 25 years
later to the current name.
“Our vendors play a critical role in complementing the Central
branded portfolio and helping to create a dynamic and aggressive
shelf presence at the retail garden center,” commented Trey
Merritt, General Manager of Garden Vendor Partners. “The industry
is well-served due to the commitment and contribution of vendor
partners who are passionate about enhancing the outdoor and
gardening experience with innovative products and services.”
About Central Garden & Pet
Central Garden & Pet Company (NASDAQ:CENT) (NASDAQ:CENTA) is
a leading innovator, marketer and producer of quality branded
products for the lawn & garden and pet supplies markets.
Committed to new product innovation, our products are sold to
specialty independent and mass retailers. Participating categories
in Lawn & Garden include: Grass seed and the brands
PENNINGTON®, and THE REBELS®; wild bird feed and the brand
PENNINGTON®; weed and insect control and the brands AMDRO®, SEVIN®,
IRONITE® and OVER-N-OUT®; and decorative outdoor patio products
under the PENNINGTON ® brand. We also provide a host of other
regional and application-specific garden brands and supplies.
Participating categories in Pet include: Animal health and the
brands ADAMS™ and ZODIAC®; aquatics and reptile and the brands
AQUEON®, CORALIFE® and ZILLA®; bird & small animal and the
brands KAYTEE®, Forti-Diet® and CRITTER TRAIL®; dog & cat and
the brands TFH™, NYLABONE®, FOUR PAWS®, IMS™, CADET®, PINNACLE® and
AVODERM®; and equine and the brands FARNAM®, HORSE HEALTH™ and
VITAFLEX®. We also provide a host of other application-specific pet
brands and supplies. Central Garden & Pet Company is based in
Walnut Creek, California, and has approximately 3,700 employees,
primarily in North America. For additional information on Central
Garden & Pet Company, including access to the Company's SEC
filings, please visit the Company’s website at www.central.com.
All trademarks are property of their respective owners.
View source
version on businesswire.com: http://www.businesswire.com/news/home/20160823005366/en/
Central Garden & Pet CompanyMark Newberg, 847-330-5367
Office847-722-6754 Mobilemnewberg@central.com
Central Garden and Pet (NASDAQ:CENT)
Historical Stock Chart
From Mar 2024 to Apr 2024
Central Garden and Pet (NASDAQ:CENT)
Historical Stock Chart
From Apr 2023 to Apr 2024