Ohio Ornamentals Grower Expands Market Share

Foertmeyer & Sons Greenhouses, a Delaware, OH-based ornamentals producer, recently purchased the greenhouse facilities and property of Schmidt Bros., Inc. Foertmeyer assumed operations at the Schmidt facility on Jan. 2, 2020.  

Located in Swanton, OH, Schmidt Bros., Inc. has been producing plants for more than 80 years. 

“Their experience and growing excellence is something that we are thrilled to be partnering with,” says Mark Foertmeyer, owner of Foertmeyer and Sons. “Bringing knowledge of both horticulture and marketing, we will collaborate to bring the best possible products and programs to the fundraising and wholesale markets. We are excited to continue with their staff and customer base, as well as implementing and developing our fundraising model further into Northern Ohio, Michigan, Indiana, and Pennsylvania.”