8 EXCELLENT TRADE SHOWS YOU SHOULD WATCH FOR THIS YEAR
It’s a new year with multiple opportunities to learn, network and check out the latest in the green industry. Staying updated on the newest products, industry news and education is important throughout the green industry, so we’ve taken a look into 8 excellent upcoming trade shows and conferences that you should keep an eye out for throughout 2017.
- NOTE: Shows are listed from dates closet to today. Some shows are approaching fast but you can still get a ticket!
MIDWEST GREEN INDUSTRY XPERIENCE (MGIX)
- ABOUT: Formerly known as CENTS, the MGIX conference includes a trade show education sessions, pre-conference workshops, and special events to provide greater value for green industry professionals, personalized educational experiences through classroom training, seminars, hands-on workshops and speaker sessions as well as provide events packed with networking possibilities to connect with the best in the green industry.
- WHERE: Greater Columbus Convention Center, Columbus, Ohio
- WHEN: January 16–18, 2017
GREEN & GROWIN ’17
- ABOUT: G&G’17 is infused with member feedback with sharper, more dynamic elements to better serve the some 5,000 professionals from all segments of the green industry that travel to Greensboro, NC each year.
- WHERE: Greensboro,NC
- WHEN: January 16-20, 2017
GREAT LAKES TRADE EXPO (GLTE)
- ABOUT: The Great Lakes Trade Exposition, presented by the Michigan Nursery and Landscape Association, is an event that offers educational programming and certification opportunities for all segments of the green industry. The event will attract a large number of green industry professionals from North America. This three-day event will be a perfect place to establish trade links within the green industry.
- WHERE: Lansing Center, Lansing, Michigan
- WHEN: January 23-25, 2017
PROGREEN EXPO
- ABOUT: ProGreen EXPO is the only green industry conference in the Rocky Mountain Region of its kind. More than 6,500 green industry professionals gather every year in Denver, Colorado to gain vital knowledge and skills to improve business, educate employees and discover the latest information for the upcoming season.
- WHERE: Denver, Colorado
- WHEN: February 7-10, 2017
NALP NATIONAL COLLEGIATE LANDSCAPE COMPETITION
- ABOUT: The National Collegiate Landscape Competition is an annual three-day competition and networking event for students enrolled in interior and exterior horticulture programs at two- and four-year colleges and universities from across the country. Each year, a different host location is selected, which gives the participants a chance to see different parts of the country and also increases the level of difficulty for some of the outdoor competitions. More than 750 landscape industry students demonstrate their skills in real-world, competitive events coupled with an outstanding Career Fair. The National Collegiate Landscape Competition provides landscape industry companies with unparalleled opportunities to meet and recruit next-generation landscape industry superstars.
- WHERE: Brigham Young University - Provo, Utah Valley
- WHEN: March 15-18, 2017
GIE+EXPO
- ABOUT: Two tradeshows – GIE+EXPO and Hardscape North America – co-located in one central location, provide your No. 1 opportunity to see what your industry is buzzing about. This Expo includes outdoor demonstrations, new product show cases as well as education & training for all industry segments.
- WHERE: Louisville, Kentucky, Kentucky Expo Center
- WHEN: October 18-20, 2017
NEW ENGLAND GROWS
- ABOUT: The GROWS experience is unlike anything else in the industry today. Its world-class expo and dynamic lineup of learning experiences draw 10,000 professionals from all segments of the green industry to Boston every year.
- WHERE: Boston Convention & Exhibition Center
- WHEN: November 29 – December 1, 2017
OTF CONFERENCE & SHOW (OHIO TURFGRASS FOUNDATION)
- ABOUT: For 50 years, the OTF Conference & Show has offered quality education and opportunities to the green industry. Our partnership with the OSU Green Industry Short Course has strengthened the conference by introducing more opportunities to increase knowledge of trees and ornamentals. Whether you manage turf, trees or anything in between, the education conference is a can't miss event for the serious professional.
- WHERE: Greater Columbus Convention Center, Columbus, Ohio
- WHEN: TBD-Beginning of December
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Turf Care Supply, LLC, a portfolio company of Platte River Equity, has officially acquired Beaty Fertilizer, the industry respected Tennessee-based manufacturer and blender of custom granular and liquid fertilizers, as well as combination products. This strategic move expands Turf Care’s manufacturing footprint, adds new product capabilities, and enhances overall production capacity. “The partnership with Beaty Fertilizer marks a major milestone in our journey and an important step forward in our mission to grow, innovate and lead in our industry,” said Mark Mangan, President of Turf Care. “This acquisition is more than just expansion; it’s a powerful opportunity to strengthen our product offerings, broaden our market reach and provide greater value to our customers. By welcoming Beaty into the Turf Care family, we are reinforcing our commitment to excellence and positioning ourselves for an even brighter future.” “We are excited about this next step in the Beaty Fertilizer story. For almost 50 years, our family and our employees have worked hard to serve customers and communities with pride and heart,” said John Beaty, President of Beaty. “Now, we are embracing an opportunity for growth with Turf Care. With our combined know-how and resources, we’ll keep building on what we’ve worked so hard to create and bring even more value to our customers, employees and partners. We truly believe this partnership will keep the Beaty legacy going strong while opening up new doors for growth and innovation.” Tarun Kanthety, Vice President at Platte River, added, “We believe the acquisition of Beaty Fertilizer represents a strategic step in expanding Turf Care’s footprint and product breadth... as it scales and enhances its value proposition to customers.”
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Platte River Equity Portfolio Company Turf Care Supply, LLC Acquires Agri-Nutrients, Inc. Brunswick, OH , October 9, 2024 – Platte River Equity (“Platte River”) portfolio company Turf Care Supply, LLC (“Turf Care”) is pleased to announce its acquisition of Agri-Nutrients, Inc. (“Agri-Nutrients”), a manufacturer and blender of custom granular fertilizers for the turf & ornamental (“T&O”) industry. This strategic acquisition provides Turf Care with an established presence in the south-central United States, an enhanced product portfolio and additional manufacturing capacity. “This acquisition represents much more than a business transaction; it is a strategic step forward in expanding our reach and enhancing our customers’ growth. By bringing Agri-Nutrients into the Turf Care family, we are broadening our product portfolio, expanding our market presence and further positioning ourselves as a leader in providing innovative solutions for our customers,” said Mark Mangan, President of Turf Care. “We are excited about joining the Turf Care team,” said Jim Montgomery, President of Agri-Nutrients. “At Agri-Nutrients, our core values center around customer service and product innovation, and we are confident that this combination will allow us to better serve the needs of our customers.” “Platte River welcomes the Agri-Nutrients team to Turf Care. This transaction underscores our long-term commitment to fostering growth through both organic and inorganic initiatives across the Turf Care platform,” said Tarun Kanthety, Vice President of Platte River. “The partnership with Agri-Nutrients strengthens Turf Care’s value-added offering, creating additional growth opportunities across the combined customer base.” B&A Corporate Advisors served as the exclusive financial advisor to Agri-Nutrients. About Agri-Nutrients Founded in 1992 and based in Catoosa, OK, Agri-Nutrients is a manufacturer and blender of custom granular fertilizers for the T&O industry, predominantly selling into the lawn care, sports turf and golf course end markets. About Turf Care Supply Established in 1974, Turf Care Supply is one of the largest formulators and blenders of urea products to the T&O market. Turf Care has a comprehensive product portfolio of fertilizers, combination products (herbicide/insecticide), soil amendments and enhanced efficiency fertilizer ingredients. Turf Care's products are sold to distributors and blenders serving the commercial, residential and golf end markets. Turf Care operates four manufacturing facilities strategically located throughout the eastern U.S. About Platte River Equity Founded in 2006 and based in Denver, CO, Platte River Equity is a private equity firm focused on investments in established lower middle market operating companies within targeted industrial sectors where it has substantial operating and investing experience. Platte River utilizes prudent capital structures in order to invest in future growth opportunities and withstand changing economic environments. The firm also provides significant ongoing support to its portfolio companies through dedicated resources across functional areas. The firm has raised funds with committed capital in excess of $1.6 billion and is currently investing out of its fifth fund. The Platte River team is the largest collective investor across its funds, deeply aligning the firm with its investors and portfolio company management teams.