[PRESS RELEASE] Shoemakersville, PA - December 4, 2024 - Hydrofarm Holdings Group, Inc. (“Hydrofarm” or the “Company”) (Nasdaq: HYFM), a leading manufacturer and distributor of branded hydroponics equipment and supplies for controlled environment agriculture, or CEA, announces a strategic partnership with Trolmaster Agro Instruments Co.(“Trolmaster”), a leading technology company in smart agriculture and automation. This partnership brings together the resources and expertise of the respective companies, ushering in growth and increased innovation to provide specialized products to growers of different sizes and crops. Trolmaster, together with its two sister brands ThinkGrow LED and Aero-Fans, will become a “Preferred Brand” sold through Hydrofarm’s distribution platform.
Known for their IoT (Internet of Things) connectivity and reliability, Trolmaster’s full suite of smart environmental controllers, including their best-selling product lines Hydro-X, Aqua-X and Carbon-X, have been the “brains” behind many cultivations in driving efficiency through controlling, monitoring, and automation. The parties will collaborate on multiple fronts in distribution, service, and innovations to lead the CEA industry to new heights in efficiency, automation, and AI integration.
Mark Parker, Executive Vice President of Hydrofarm said, "We are excited to introduce Trolmaster’s advanced technology to our extensive network of retailers and growers. Their stellar reputation and proven leadership in the field of smart grow rooms complements our portfolio, while aligning with our mission to empower growers.”
Jason Chan, President of Trolmaster, said, "We’re thrilled to join forces with Hydrofarm, a company that naturally fits within our values of quality, innovation, and customer satisfaction. This partnership allows us to keep investing in engineering, R&D and innovation while improving the service and availability of our products. We have one shared goal and that’s to empower growers to succeed through innovation.”
The full line of Trolmaster products will start shipping from Hydrofarm’s warehouses in Q1, 2025.
About Hydrofarm
Hydrofarm is a leading independent manufacturer and distributor of branded hydroponics equipment and supplies for controlled environment agriculture, including grow lights, climate control solutions, growing media and nutrients, as well as a broad portfolio of innovative and proprietary branded products. For over 45 years, Hydrofarm has helped growers make growing easier and more productive. The Company’s mission is to empower growers, farmers, and cultivators with products that enable greater quality, efficiency, consistency and speed in their grow projects. To learn more about Hydrofarm's portfolio of products, visit https://www.hydrofarm.com.
About Trolmaster
TrolMaster Agro Instruments Co., a leading provider of technology smart agriculture and automation. Trolmaster’s vast knowledge of controller development and horticulture has allowed them to build an advanced networked platform that meets the requirements of growers of all sizes, from small-scale hobbyists to massive industrial enterprises. For further information, please visit https://www.trolmaster.com.
