The company formerly known as C. Raker and Sons has been officially purchased by Eric Wallien of Roberta’s of Waldron, Ind., according to a press release. It has recently changed the name of its business to Raker-Roberta’s Young Plants.
There have been minimal changes in management, and Raker-Roberta's Young Plants will be providing the same products and services on which C. Raker and Sons has built its reputation in the industry, according to the release. The company asks that customers, suppliers and business partners bring this announcement to the attention of other departments within their organizations and direct them accordingly.
The office location, phone, and fax numbers will remain the same as below (mailing, billing, and shipping address):
Raker-Roberta’s Young Plants
10371 Rainey Road
Litchfield, MI 49252
Phone: 517.542.2316
Fax: 517.542.2565
Customers will notice the name change soon on all of the company's mailings, packaging, invoices and promotional materials.
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