Central Garden & Pet honors top vendors
At its recent Central Garden Distribution Dealer Show at the Paris Hotel in Las Vegas, Central Garden & Pet (Central) recognized its top lawn and garden vendors.
The Walnut Creek, Calif.-based supplier chose vendor partners who have demonstrated outstanding performance, excellent collaboration, and sales support in the garden industry.
“The dynamic partnerships we have in the garden industry are the essence of our distribution success. The annual vendor awards give us the opportunity to spotlight the organizations that have gone above and beyond over the past 12 months,” said Jordan Downs, vice president of the Central Garden Vendor Partner group.
Vendor of the Year Award: Dr. Earth. Central said that Dr. Earth has a proven track record of success and thought leadership in the lawn and garden industry, resulting in positive financial impact, quality product offerings, and superior sales support.
Key Partnership Award: PF Harris. Central said that PF Harris has been a key partner in developing and sourcing a broad portfolio of innovative pest control solutions. Central also said that the collaboration with PF Harris contributed to its 2019 distribution success and is confident that the partnership will continue to grow.
eBusiness Partner of the Year: Bond Manufacturing. Bond Manufacturing provided model support of eBusiness for Central through various digital initiatives which included the timely upload of information, accuracy of online product materials, and a commitment to program excellence.
Sales Excellence Award: Collier Manufacturing, Water Wind and Soil, and Alpine Corporation. The Sales Excellence Award is given to a vendor or manufacturer’s representative that “hits it out of the park” and brings new and/or innovative products to Central Garden Distribution.
Rookie of the Year: Back to the Roots: Back to the Roots, which is new to Central Garden Distribution for 2019, began as a college kitchen collaboration and has evolved into a unique and nationally-recognized line of products that reconnect families back to where food comes from and reflect the founders’ passion for urban gardening, Central said.
The Walnut Creek, Calif.-based supplier chose vendor partners who have demonstrated outstanding performance, excellent collaboration, and sales support in the garden industry.
“The dynamic partnerships we have in the garden industry are the essence of our distribution success. The annual vendor awards give us the opportunity to spotlight the organizations that have gone above and beyond over the past 12 months,” said Jordan Downs, vice president of the Central Garden Vendor Partner group.
Vendor of the Year Award: Dr. Earth. Central said that Dr. Earth has a proven track record of success and thought leadership in the lawn and garden industry, resulting in positive financial impact, quality product offerings, and superior sales support.
Key Partnership Award: PF Harris. Central said that PF Harris has been a key partner in developing and sourcing a broad portfolio of innovative pest control solutions. Central also said that the collaboration with PF Harris contributed to its 2019 distribution success and is confident that the partnership will continue to grow.
eBusiness Partner of the Year: Bond Manufacturing. Bond Manufacturing provided model support of eBusiness for Central through various digital initiatives which included the timely upload of information, accuracy of online product materials, and a commitment to program excellence.
Sales Excellence Award: Collier Manufacturing, Water Wind and Soil, and Alpine Corporation. The Sales Excellence Award is given to a vendor or manufacturer’s representative that “hits it out of the park” and brings new and/or innovative products to Central Garden Distribution.
- Collier Manufacturing continued to innovate and grow a class-leading outdoor cleaning solutions for algae, mold, mildew, and other dirt & grime and has also expanded into adjacent cleaning categories, Central said.
- Water Wind and Soil began its relationship with Central Garden Distribution as a professional channel supplier and has been a key innovator in developing solutions to address homeowner and landscaper needs in the retail market.
- Alpine’s continuing innovation and importing expertise have been key to driving Central Garden Distribution growth in their areas of expertise.
Rookie of the Year: Back to the Roots: Back to the Roots, which is new to Central Garden Distribution for 2019, began as a college kitchen collaboration and has evolved into a unique and nationally-recognized line of products that reconnect families back to where food comes from and reflect the founders’ passion for urban gardening, Central said.