Annual trade show attracts over 700
independent dealers and 175 vendor partners
Celebrating “all things garden” for the 11th consecutive year,
the Central Garden Distribution Dealer Show brings together over
175 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, and
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; Key Partnership Award: Standard Brands; eBusiness Partner
of the Year: Boss Manufacturing. Lastly, the Sales Excellence
Award, which is being awarded to three vendors this year, as
opposed to one, has been awarded to: Thermacell Repellents, Dramm,
and Collier Manufacturing.
“The dynamic partnerships we have in the garden industry are the
essence of our distribution success. The annual vendor awards
afford us a chance to spotlight the organizations that have gone
above and beyond over the past 12 months,” said Jordan Downs, Vice
President of Garden Distribution.
Partner of the Year Award: EcoClear
Products
Focused on bringing effective pest control 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 2011, EcoClear demonstrated a commitment to
excellence through alignment with the 2018 sales initiatives of
Central Garden Distribution and continued expansion of their RatX
and MouseX product placements. 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: Standard
Brands
Standard Brands was presented with the Key Partnership Award for
their innovative products and sales ideas under the Zip brand,
advanced through various strategic initiatives. Standard Brands
invented the kerosene firelighter in 1936 and today, their latest
high-performance products are designed to make starting a home
fire, campfire, or barbeque easier than ever. Central believes the
partnership with Standard Brands is key to our distribution success
and are confident that our partnership will continue to grow.
eBusiness Partner of the Year: Boss
Manufacturing
Boss Manufacturing provided model 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. Since 1893, industrial workers, retailers,
hobbyists, and distributors have trusted Boss Manufacturing to
deliver the safety wear and support they need for every type of
situation. Boss Manufacturing not only shares Central’s digital
vision, but also demonstrates a proven track record with lawn and
garden retailers and is a proven partner.
Sales Excellence Award: Thermacell
Repellents, DRAMM, and Collier Manufacturing
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. In
previous years this award was designated for only one company,
however, in 2018, it was clear with the number of successful new
products it was necessary to increase the number of winners to
three.
Thermacell Repellents provides zone mosquito protection that
keeps mosquitoes up to 15 feet away, stopping them before they can
bother or bite you. Thermacell’s zone repellent technology
eliminates the need for lotions or sprays, so homeowners are free
to enjoy the outdoors, without worrying about the nuisance of
mosquitoes or the diseases they could spread
Dramm Corporation is back again to collect a new trophy after
winning the 2017 Key Partnership Award. Dramm has been a leader in
watering tools and accessories for over 75 years. Today, Dramm
continues to provide quality, durable, and professional watering
tools, accessories, and natural fertilizers to nurseries,
greenhouses, and avid gardeners nationwide.
Collier Manufacturing has been manufacturing 30 SECONDS outdoor
cleaning products for 40 years. A leading innovator in the outdoor
cleaning space, Collier Manufacturing products are the perfect
solution when cleaning stains from algae, mold, and mildew.
About Central Garden & Pet
Central Garden & Pet Company (NASDAQ:CENT) (NASDAQ:CENTA) is
a leading innovator, producer and distributor of branded and
private label 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®,
and OVER-N-OUT®; fertilizer and the brands PENNINGTON® and
IRONITE®; live plants from BELL NURSERY; 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™, COMFORT ZONE®, FARNAM®, HORSE HEALTH™ and
VITAFLEX®; aquatics and reptile and the brands AQUEON®, CORALIFE®,
SEGREST™ and ZILLA®; bird & small animal and the brands
KAYTEE®, Forti-Diet® and CRITTER TRAIL®; and dog & cat and the
brands TFH™, NYLABONE®, FOUR PAWS®, IMS®, CADET®, DMC™, K&H Pet
Products™, PINNACLE® and AVODERM®. 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 5,000 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.
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