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Company History
Family Roots
Founded in 1945 by Brooks Pennington, Sr., Pennington Seed, Inc. had humble beginnings as a small feed and seed store located in Madison, GA.
Now owned by Central Garden and Pet Company (NASDAQ: CENT), Pennington has grown into a multi-million dollar organization with more than 800 employees and over 16,000 dealers worldwide. Still a family-run organization headquartered in Madison, GA, Pennington's rapid growth has not affected the main tenets of the company: commitment to quality, complete customer satisfaction and business integrity.
Pennington continues to expand its operations and develop new and innovative products. Pennington Seed, Inc. is one of the largest manufacturers and distributors of lawn, garden and turf care products in the world, with state of the art manufacturing facilities, observation nurseries and quality control labs located across the country.
Innovation
In the 1960s, Pennington developed the exclusive PenkoteŽ seed coating process. This revolutionary seed coating shields all varieties of Pennington seed from disease, insects and drought with a protective coating that gives consumers a growing advantage and Pennington a competitive edge.
While seed is the main passion, Pennington also has expertise in a variety of product areas. Pennington Seed, Inc. is a leader in the production of:
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Lawn Seed |
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Lawn Fertilizers |
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Lawn and Garden Chemicals |
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Lawn Repair Mulch |
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Exclusive PenkotedŽ Seed Coating |
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Wild Game and Wild Bird Feed |
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Wildflower Seed |
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Forage Seed |
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Vegetable Seed |
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Soil Amendments |
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Barks, Mulches, Organics and Herbs |
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Play Sand |
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Forest Products |
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Wood Pellets for the Fuel Industry |
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Decorative Rock |
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Pots and Planters |
Leadership
Founded in 1945 by Brooks Pennington, Sr., Pennington is run today by a management team that average twenty years in tenure and a third generation of Penningtons.
Future Growth
Since 1980, Pennington has primarily concentrated on growing its manufacturing capabilities and distribution channels. As a result, Pennington is today one of the largest producers, packagers and distributors of lawn care products in the world. Pennington's parent company, Central Garden and Pet (NASDAQ: CENT), has annual sales of more than $1 billion.
With continued research and development into the latest lawn care, forage, wildlife, wild bird and professional turf products, Pennington Seed, Inc. is poised to provide consumers with the most superior products for generations to come.
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