Charlotte, N.C. — Organic Plant Health (OPH) reports the establishment of a solid base throughout Florida with an exclusive but yet unnamed partner to distribute its organic-based fertilizer products. “We’re very excited to begin distribution of Organic Plant Health branded products in the state of Florida through this new distribution channel,” said President and CEO Billy Styles. Styles added that the name of the new Florida partner, which is already placing orders, will be disclosed soon, and indicated that OPH may reach additional agreements with dozens more by the end of the year, including several hardware chain stores and garden centers. Vice President and Chief Operating Officer Alan Talbert told Green Markets that the new distribution partner is expected to begin delivering products into Florida retail and commercial channels by early May. “We also have an expansion plan in place that addresses increasing distribution in Carolina, Georgia, Virginia, and Tennessee,” Talbert noted. Explaining that Florida has several restrictions related to the time of year that fertilizer can be used, as well as the various components of the product, Talbert added, “We’ll provide options for them to improve plant health during times of the year when they normally wouldn’t be able to fertilize.” OPH brand products are currently sold in more than 25 independent retailers across the Carolinas, from Raleigh, N.C., to Greenville, S.C. The company has also established a following with ACE Hardware stores. With 17 stores in the Carolinas and two in Florida, ACE is a target retailer for the company. OPH also provides organic based fertilizer products for turf, trees, shrubs, gardens, and flower and ornamental beds, and describes key customers as typically environmentally conscious do-it-yourself homeowners and commercial landscape companies.
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