The HC Companies, Classic Home & Garden merge as Growscape

The HC Companies, an Ohio-based North American manufacturer of horticultural containers, and Classic Home & Garden, a Connecticut-based provider of decorative and functional products for the lawn and garden market in North America, have merged and united under a new brand: Growscape.

"Rooted in the brand idea of 'growing together,' Growscape represents our unique industry-leading position as the one-stop shop for horticulture growers, retailers and distributors," the new company said in a statement. "The company combines world class, eco-efficient U.S. manufacturing expertise in injection molding, extrusion, thermoforming and blow molding for grow pots, decorative containers and backyard décor — complemented by a comprehensive global sourcing network with a long-term, proven track record of delivering innovative, value-driven, sustainably designed and manufactured products in a variety of materials to our partners.

"Growscape aims to lead the industry in innovation through a thoughtful, stage-gate new product development process, focused on delivering consistent breakthrough and exclusively sustainable innovations in both grow pot and decorative container categories."

"We will lead with innovation, developing exciting, new, on-trend product offerings while simultaneously focusing on game-changing operational efficiency solutions to help our partners reduce costs across their ecosystem, ultimately improving value for consumers," said Growscape CEO Ed Cooper. "It is our responsibility being uniquely positioned as leaders in both domestic manufacturing and global sourcing to deliver value — defined as that perfect intersection where price meets quality.”

The combined company will be dual headquartered in Twinsburg, Ohio, and Shelton, Connecticut, with "functional centers of excellence" established in each location. The dual structure provides an advantage in sourcing talent from both markets while offering employees flexibility across locations, the company said.

"At Growscape, we believe being together in the office drives collaboration, sparks innovation and accelerates learning. Through real-time interactions and shared experiences, we build stronger connections and create better customer experiences," the company said in the statement.

With a portfolio that includes growing containers, decorative planters, garden décor and protective packaging, Growscape serves greenhouse, nursery, retail, commercial and consumer markets across North America. It has manufacturing and distribution facilities throughout the U.S. and Canada.