Floriculture Suppliers Reassuring Their Customers Amid Distribution Challenges

Following the announcement of BFG Supply declaring for Chapter 11 bankruptcy protection, a number of industry suppliers are keeping their current and prospective customers updated on how to maintain product supplies.

Last week DeCloet Greenhouse Manfacturing, which BFG operated, posted the following message on its LinkedIn page:

“We’ve heard the rumors: Apparently, DeCloet Greenhouse is “Dead”

That was news to us.

We checked the shop. Still building.

Checked the phones. Still ringing.

Checked the team. Still here.

Checked the greenhouses. Yeap… still standing.

After 40 years in business, we’ve learned that rumors come and go, DeCloet structures tend to stick around.

We’re still building, still growing, and still planning for what’s next.

So, to whoever started the rumor…

You’re going to have to try a little harder.

Nothing knocks down a DeCloet.”

Meanwhile, Dramm Corp. sent its customers this message:

“With changes in supply throughout horticulture, Dramm is here to help prepare for spring. While the industry is trying to understand the impacts of distribution changes, growers will still need to prepare for the next crop and coming seasons. Supply lines may be shifting, but the vendors and other distributors remain ready to provide the supplies you need.

The Dramm Team has a full trade show schedule and will be well represented at the various events that occur during the season.

Whether you are looking for our grower products like watering tools, irrigation systems, spray equipment, air movement and water management, or our gardening products and displays to stock your garden center for the coming spring, Dramm has the products and support to help.

Please contact us if you have difficulty in finding any Dramm product, are curious about the events where we will be exhibiting this fall or have any questions about our supply chain in general.”

Greenhouse Grower will continue to keep the floriculture industry up to date on the supply chain as growers prepare for spring. If you have any updates, let us know!