Around the Industry
PARsource Brings on National Sales Manager
Hydrofarm, the nation’s leading supplier of hydroponic, garden center and greenhouse products, recently announced the hiring of Ron James, the new national sales manager for PARsource, the company’s commercial greenhouse division. James has more than two decades of experience in management, sales and business development in the horticulture industry. His experience spans multiple business segments including distribution with McCalif Grower Supplies, manufacturing with Palram Americas and CO-EX, and experience as a grower with Hines Nurseries. James can be reached at (707) 765-9990 ext. 115 or via e-mail at rjames@parsource.com.
Peace Tree Farm Offers Online Ordering
To keep up with the times, social trends and technological advances of the industry, Peace Tree Farm recently introduced an online ordering program through its website, just in time for the holiday season. Brokers and retailers can use this program to:
- Browse photos and descriptions of the company’s holiday offerings
- Access daily inventories of holiday products
- Place orders any time of the day from any computer or web-enabled devices
- Receive instant order confirmations via e-mail
And the online order program is not just available for the holidays! Peace Tree Farm will also offer its spring production offerings beginning in early 2010. Visit www.peacetreefarm.com, click on the Wholesale tab and log in. If you haven’t already registered, simply complete the Wholesale Customer Application, and you’ll be registered within 24 hours. You may also still order via phone or fax during normal business hours.
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