Central Garden & Pet

Central Garden & Pet Company is a prominent marketer and producer of branded products in the pet and lawn and garden supplies sectors in the United States. The company operates through two main segments: Garden Products and Pet Products. Its pet product offerings include a variety of items for dogs, cats, birds, small animals, and specialty pets, such as food, treats, toys, leashes, and grooming supplies, as well as health and insect control products. The garden segment focuses on products that promote healthy lawns and vibrant gardens. Central boasts a portfolio of over sixty-five brands, including Pennington, Nylabone, and Amdro, and operates manufacturing and distribution facilities across North America and Europe. With over forty years of experience, Central Garden & Pet is dedicated to enriching the lives of pets and enhancing outdoor spaces, fostering healthier homes and communities.

Kay Schwichtenberg

Executive Vice President, Divisional

Beth Springer

Interim CEO and Lead Director

35 past transactions

Project Blu

Corporate Round in 2021
Project Blu LTD, founded in 2017 and headquartered in Dinas Powys, United Kingdom, manufactures sustainable pet products by transforming ocean-bound waste materials. The company’s product offerings include beds for cats and dogs, dog collars and leashes, and dog toys. Project Blu is committed to innovation, continually expanding its product range while seeking new materials to convert into eco-friendly designs. The company distributes its products online, aiming to provide affordable and durable options for pet owners while promoting environmental sustainability.

Green Garden Products

Acquisition in 2020
Green Garden Products is a provider of seed and seed starting products to the North American consumer lawn and garden industry. The company’s 3,500+ SKUs are available at leading retailers throughout the U.S. and Canada.

Back to the Roots

Series C in 2019
Back to the Roots offers gardening kits to grow organic and gourmet mushrooms at homes. Founded in 2009 by Alejandro Velez and Nikhil Arora as a 100% sustainable urban mushroom farm, BTTR has transformed into a company focused on bringing sustainable grow-at-home products into households. Their Grow-at-Home Mushroom Garden is completely indoors and can grow up to 1lb of oyster mushrooms in as little as 10 days. They provide a simple, eco-friendly, and quick way to have fresh oyster mushrooms right in the kitchen.

General Pet Supply

Acquisition in 2018
General Pet Supply engages in the supply of pet products to pet specialty and veterinarian markets. It provides aquatics, bird, cat, dog, reptile, small animal, and miscellaneous products.

Bell Nursery

Acquisition in 2018
Bell Nursery plants are available exclusively at The Home Depot in the mid-Atlantic and Southern Ohio Valley. Plants are grown locally in company-owned greenhouses in Virginia, Maryland and Ohio, along with a network of 35 independent family farms on Maryland's Eastern Shore. Locally grown plants travel shorter distances, meaning plants are delivered fresh to Home Depot stores where our merchandising teams are on site to display and care for them.

K&H Manufacturing

Acquisition in 2017
K&H Manufacturing specializes in creating innovative pet products, focusing on heated solutions for various animals, including dogs, cats, and small animals. Established for 20 years in Colorado, the company offers a range of indoor and outdoor heated beds, mats, and throws designed to provide comfort for pets. Their patented heating products and thermal innovations align well with the broader pet product market, enhancing the offerings for pet owners seeking comfort for their animals. K&H's commitment to quality and innovation positions it as a key player in the pet product manufacturing industry.

Segrest Farms

Acquisition in 2016
Segrest Farms Inc. is a wholesaler and distributor of ornamental fish and related products, based in Gibsonton, Florida. Founded in 1961, the company specializes in a diverse range of offerings, including tropical and coldwater aquarium fish, saltwater fish and invertebrates, marine corals, live rock, aquatic plants, amphibians, reptiles, and small animals. Additionally, Segrest Farms provides dry goods, live food, and testing supplies. Its clientele includes pet stores, public aquariums, and research institutions, ensuring that they have access to a wide variety of aquarium species and supplies. As of late 2016, Segrest Farms operates as a subsidiary of Central Garden & Pet Company.

National Consumer Outdoors

Acquisition in 2015
National Consumer Outdoors manufactures and retails pet supplies and pet bedding products.

Hydro Organics Wholesale

Acquisition in 2015
Hydro Organics Wholesale is an organic fertilizer business.

IMS Trading - Assets

Acquisition in 2015
IMS Trading - Assets is a manufacturer, importer and distributor of rawhide, natural dog treats and pet products throughout the United States and internationally.

Envincio - Assets

Acquisition in 2014
Envincio - Assets manufactures, registers, and markets pest control products for professional, household, janitorial-sanitation, farm hygiene, animal health and vector control.

FourStar Microbial Products

Acquisition in 2013
FourStar Microbial Products provides various microbial larvicide products for mosquito control.

Matson

Acquisition in 2007
Matson is engaged primarily in the formulation and manufacture of controls for garden use.

B2E Corp

Acquisition in 2007
B2E develops and markets pest control products for horn flies, mosquitoes, and mushroom pests.

Tech Pac

Acquisition in 2006
Tech Pac is a supplier of insect control branded products in the lawn and garden market place.

Farnam

Acquisition in 2006
Farnam is a manufacturer and marketer of innovative health care products primarily for horses, household pets and livestock sold through over-the-counter and veterinary channels

Breeder's Choice Pet Foods

Acquisition in 2006
Breeder's Choice Pet Foods is a branded marketer and manufacturer of premium all natural, healthy dog and cat food.

Pets International

Acquisition in 2005
Pets International manufactures and markets small animal habitats and pet bird products.

Cedar Works

Acquisition in 2005
Cedar Works manufactures and supplies wood and plastic bird feeders and houses to retailers.

Gulfstream Home & Garden

Acquisition in 2005
Gulfstream Home & Garden is a marketer of garden product brands.

Energy Savers Unlimited

Acquisition in 2004
Energy Savers Unlimited produces and supplies specialty and high intensity lighting to aquatics, reptile and avian hobbyists.

KRB Seed

Acquisition in 2004
KRB Seed is a provider of high-quality grass seed brands.

Interpet

Acquisition in 2004
Interpet is a manufacturer and supplier of branded aquatic, pond, pet book and pet supplies products.

New England Pottery

Acquisition in 2004
New England Pottery markets and sells decorative pottery and seasonal Christmas products.

Kent Marine

Acquisition in 2004
Kent Marine is a manufacturer of aquarium maintenance products designed for aquatic hobbyists. The company offers a range of supplements and support accessories that include water care solutions, nutritional products, salt, and reverse osmosis systems. These products enable aquarium owners to maintain and create optimal environments for both marine and freshwater ecosystems. By focusing on the specific needs of aquatic enthusiasts, Kent Marine aims to enhance the overall experience of aquarium keeping.

All-Glass Aquarium

Acquisition in 2000
All-Glass Aquarium manufactures aquarium products under the brand Aqueon for health and wellbeing of fish and aquatic life.

White’s Pottery

Acquisition in 2000
White’s Pottery is an importer and distributor of terra cotta pottery products.

Unicorn Laboratories

Acquisition in 2000
Unicorn serves the U.S. animal health and lawn and garden industries as a private label and branded manufacturer of lawn, garden and animal health chemical products

Norcal Pottery Products

Acquisition in 1999
Norcal Pottery Products, Inc. designs, imports, and distributes terra cotta, stoneware, ceramics, and porcelain pottery products.

Pennington Seed

Acquisition in 1998
Pennington Seed manufactures and distributes lawn, garden, and turf care products.

TFH Publications

Acquisition in 1997
TFH Publications publishes books for the owners of companion animals.

Kaytee Products

Acquisition in 1997
Kaytee Products is a manufacturer specializing in high-quality food for birds and small animals. The company focuses on providing nutritious pet food that features low carbohydrate and high protein content, catering to the dietary needs of various small animal pets and pet birds. In addition to its food products, Kaytee also offers a range of treats, bedding, toys, habitats, and accessories. This comprehensive product line aims to support the health, security, and comfort of pets, thereby offering peace of mind to pet owners.

Four Paws Products

Acquisition in 1997
Four Paws Products manufactures pet products.
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