Fresh Summit 2017

Smithers-Oasis Launches New Positioning Statement “We Follow The Plants and Flowers”

Smithers-Oasis Offers Suite of Products for the Entire Plant Journey

KENT, OHIO – October 18, 2017 – Smithers-Oasis Company recently launched its new positioning statement: We Follow the Plants and Flowers. The statement effectively captures the essence of Smithers-Oasis’ business, as it is the only company in the industry with a complete line of solutions throughout the plant journey as well as innovative technologies for plant transportation.

Smithers-Oasis provides for the strong, healthy, clean start and post-harvest care and handling of plants and flowers throughout their lifecycle to ensure the best consumer experience. The entire plant journey includes the breeder, propagator, growers, retailers, distributors and finally, the end consumer.

“Our line ‘We Follow the Plants and Flowers’ encapsulates exactly what we do and what differentiates Smithers-Oasis in the industry,” said Denise Patterson, director of corporate marketing, Smithers-Oasis Company. “We are the only company to offer solutions to the complete supply chain and every point in between.”

Smithers-Oasis’ global expertise of the plant and flower business stretches from propagation to presentation. With locations in 20 countries and resources around the world, Smithers-Oasis manufactures floral foam products, postharvest products, growing media and flower arranging supplies for the floriculture industry. OASIS® and Floralife® are two of the company’s most recognized brands founded in 1954 and 1938, respectively. With more than 60 years of experience with foaming technology, Smithers-Oasis also develops specialty foams for a wide variety of applications including packaging, impression, absorption and molding. The company’s driving purpose is “to help people express and experience emotion by adding value to flowers and plants.” Smithers-Oasis, a privately owned company, is headquartered in Kent, Ohio, USA.

For more information about the Smithers-Oasis, contact: Global Marketing Manager, Jeffrey Naymik at jnaymik@smithersoasis.com or visit www.smithersoasis.com

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