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Fact Sheet

Description: Bloomington Wholesale Garden Supply (BWGS) is a 100% employee owned company which continues to grow as a leading product distributor to hydroponic suppliers, nurseries and greenhouse growers. BWGS currently consists of:

• National distribution centers in Charlotte, North Carolina (BWGS-NC), Indianapolis, Indiana (BWGS-IN), Denver, Colorado (BWGS-CO), Visalia, California (BWGS-CA) and Portland, Oregon (BWGS-OR). • A fully accounting integrated business-to-business e-commerce site. • Research and Development product testing area.

Products: Products include but are not limited to: complete indoor lighting and hydroponic gardening systems, environmental controls, gardening tools, growing media, organic fertilizers, pest control and soil amendments.

Established: BWGS was founded in 1995.

Headquarters: 7854 North State Road 37 Bloomington, IN 47404

Telephone Number: (800) 316-1306

Fax Numbers: BWGS-NC (888) 600-1145 BWGS-CA (888) 600-8520 BWGS-IN (800) 316-1264 BWGS-OR (888) 316-1868 BWGS-CO (888) 832-7552

Web Site: bwgs.com

Industry Ranking: BWGS is one of the largest wholesale suppliers of year-round gardening products in the U.S.

Propelled by increasing demand and growing popularity for hydroponics products, BWGS launched in 1995 with the construction of a 17,000 sq ft warehouse facility in Bloomington, Indiana. In 2005, BWGS premiered in Visalia, California to accommodate Pacific and Mountain-region indoor garden retailers. Beginning in early 2009, BWGS opened a new east coast distribution center in Charlotte, North Carolina, taking advantage of Charlotte’s infrastructure and skilled workforce to shorten delivery times to customers all along the East Coast. In order to strengthen its presence in the western United States, the company opened its fourth distribution center, BWGS-CO, in Denver, Colorado in 2010 and its fifth, BWGS-OR, in Portland, Oregon in 2011.

Currently one of the largest suppliers of year-round gardening supplies in the nation, BWGS specializes in one-stop shopping. Customers can order inventory and arrange shipping simultaneously via the popular dealer price list. For an added convenience, BWGS’s online presence opened for business in 1998 at bwgs.com. The site offers secure credit card management, offline and online order uploading and saved order capability to facilitate recurring needs.

To give year-round garden suppliers an extra advantage, BWGS offers Gardener’s Digest, a full-color print piece, created to enable retailers to supplement their product offerings without additional overhead. Gardener’s Digest includes thousands of products listing manufacturer’s suggested retail and detailed product information. The Gardener’s Digest website, gardenersdigest.com, debuted in 2006 and offers a supportive online presence where visitors can view and download the most up-to-date version of the entire catalog.

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History

BWGS launches, making year-round gardening products available to retailers throughout North America with a heavy focus on earth friendly products.

1996 - BWGS moves to a larger facility in Bloomington, Indiana to accommodate BWGS administrative offices and warehouses. 1997 - BWGS begins product development.

1998 - bwgs.com launches.

1999 - BWGS establishes R&D test lab facility.

2001 - Martin Heydt implements the Employee Stock Ownership Plan (ESOP), making eligible BWGS employees part owner of the parent company.

2003 - bwgs.com becomes a fully accounting integrated e-commerce site.

2005 - BWGS-CA launches as a new distribution center in Visalia, California.

2008 - BWGS introduces a perpetual Dealer Price List.

2009 - BWGS-NC launches as a new distribution center in Charlotte, North Carolina.

2010 - BWGS-CA expands to a larger distribution center. - BWGS-CO launches as a new distribution center in Denver, Colorado.

2011 - BWGS-OR launches as a new distribution center in Portland, Oregon.

2012 - BWGS-IN expands to a larger distribution center in Mooresville, Indiana. - BWGS becomes 100% employee owned. - bwgs.com gets a new design.

1995

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Mike LovinsSr. Vice President of Operations• Graduate of Purdue University with a degree in Computer Technology• Joined BWGS in 2005 as a BWGS Sales Director• Appointed to Director of Wholesale Operations in 2007• Appointed to Vice President of Operations in 2013

Chris KeckVice President of Sales & Marketing• Graduate of Indiana University with a degree in Wildlife Biology• Joined BWGS as Outside Sales Development Specialist in 2006• Appointed to National Sales Manager in 2009• Appointed to Director of Business Development in 2013• Appointed to Vice President of Sales & Marketing in 2014

Shawn HalterAssistant Director of Wholesale Operations• Graduate of Indiana University with a degree in Special Education• Joined BWGS in 2010 as a Returns Authorization Specialist• Appointed to Assistant Director of Wholesale Operations in 2011

Kevin WillettsRegional Sales Manager, Western US• Graduate of Ivy Tech State College with a degree in Business Administration and Marketing• Joined BWGS in 2008 as an Outside Sales Representative• Appointed to Western Regional Sales Manager in 2011

Tony BaytBusiness Affairs & Compliance• Graduate of Indiana University with a degree in Business Finance• Joined BWGS in 2002 as an Outside Sales Representative• Appointed BWGS Sales Manager in 2004• Appointed to Sales Relationship Coordinator in 2008• Appointed to Sunleaves Distribution Manager in 2009

Chris JonesDirector of Wholesale Operations• Graduate of the University of Tennessee at Chattanooga with a degree in Computer Information Systems• Joined BWGS as Customer Service Manager for BWGS in 2006• Appointed to the BWGS-NC Operations Manager in 2008• Appointed to the BWGS-CO Operations Manager in 2010• Appointed to the Director of Wholesale Operations in 2013

Jeff LancasterRegional Sales Manager, Eastern US• Joined BWGS in 2005 as an Outside Sales Representative• Appointed to BWGS Senior Outside Sales Representative in 2008• Appointed to BWGS Eastern Regional Sales Manager in 2012

Leadership Team

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Leadership Team

Aaron McGrawBWGS-OR Operations Manager• Joined BWGS in October 2007 as an Outside Sales Representative• Appointed to Operations Manager for BWGS-OR in 2011.

Chas MortonBWGS-NC Operations Manager• Currently attending York Technical College pursuing a Business Management degree with an emphasis on Logistics• Joined BWGS in 2008, as the BWGS-NC Warehouse Manager• Appointed to the BWGS-NC Operations Manager in 2010

Keith WeaverBWGS-CA Operations Manager• Graduate of Ball State University with a degree in Industrial Technology• Joined BWGS as BWGS-CA Sales Coordinator in 2005• Appointed to the BWGS-CA Sales Director in 2008• Appointed to the BWGS-CA Operations Manager in 2010

Kevin KennyBWGS-IN Operations & Logistics Manager• Graduate of Purdue University with a degree in Organizational Leadership and a minor in Computer Technology• Joined BWGS in 2012 as the Operations Manager of BWGS-IN

Lauren WittenbergBWGS-CO Operations Manager• Graduate of the University of Minnesota with a Bachelor of Science in Recreation Management• Joined BWGS in 2012 as an Inside Sales Representative• Appointed BWGS-CO Operations Manager in 2014

BWGS-CO 800-316-1306 x3 fax: 888-832-7552

11685 E 55th Ave.Denver, CO 80239

BWGS-IN 800-316-1306 x2 fax: 800-316-1264

1400 Hancel ParkwayMooresville, IN 46158

BWGS-NC 800-316-1306 x1 fax: 888-600-1145

4045 Perimeter West Drive Suite 400Charlotte, NC 28214

BWGS-OR 800-316-1306 x5 fax: 888-316-1868

18201 NE Portal Way, Suite 104Portland, OR 97230

BWGS-CA 800-316-1306 x4 fax: 888-600-8520

7530 W. Sunnyview Ave.Visalia, CA 93291

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BWGS Exclusives

BWGS is proud to have exclusive distribution of the following brands:

Pantone 289C

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Web copyTake the guesswork out of indoor gardening with advanced automation technology. The Blueprint Controllers line offers precise control over environmental conditions in your greenhouse or indoor garden. Achieve bigger, healthier yields by automating lights, temperature, humidity and CO2 levels using HID hubs and digital or analog atmosphere controllers. Simplify CO2 supplementation with CO2 generators, regulators and controllers. Operate devices on a repeating schedule with mechanical and digital timers. Blueprint Controllers feature accurate sensors, LED display screens, straightforward push-button controls and battery backup, making it easy to monitor and regulate the grow room environment. Blueprint products are manufactured using high-quality components and carry strong warranties.

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Web copyGet control of air movement in your indoor garden with the DuraBreeze full line of fans, filters, mufflers, ducts, and accessories. These warranty ensured products combat stagnant air while providing quiet and quality ventilation control. Keep the air in your garden clean and fresh with DuraBreeze’s wide variety of sizes and capacities.

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Web copyThe Elemental Solutions line of air and water pumps, air diffusion devices, and water chillers allows you to manage water movement, oxygenation and temperature control wherever it’s needed. These reliable products operate quietly and don’t waste energy. The wide range of sizes and capacities available means there are models to suit any application, from hobbyist to commercial.

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Web copyGet control of air movement in your indoor garden with the DuraBreeze full line of fans, filters, mufflers, ducts, and accessories. These warranty ensured products combat stagnant air while providing quiet and quality ventilation control. Keep the air in your garden clean and fresh with DuraBreeze’s wide variety of sizes and capacities.

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Tag line: Reinforce Your Yield

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What is Hydro for Hunger?Hydro for Hunger is a dedicated fundraising initiative that began in 2002 to raise awareness about global food shortage issues and the vital humanitarian efforts of the Institute of Simplified Hydroponics.

The Institute of Simplified Hydroponics is a 501-C (3) not-for-profit and the sole beneficiary of the Hydro for Hunger initiative. Utilizing on-site instruction and interactive training programs, the Institute educates in-need communities around the world to become self-sufficient using fundamental hydroponic gardening methods.

With the help of independent hydroponic manufacturers, merchants and hobbyists, Hydro for Hunger has raised more than $300,000 to date. This funding has enabled the training and education necessary to successfully implement productive hydroponic programs in areas like Sri Lanka, Afghanistan, Zimbabwe, Venezuela, India and Mexico.

Why hydroponics?When compared to conventional soil gardening methods, hydroponics can produce up to six times the food with five percent of the water in less than one third of the space. Hydroponic systems recycle valuable water and nutrients. Because hydroponic plants can readily access the nutrient-rich solution, they exhibit accelerated growth rates. As a result, hydroponic microgardens are a viable long-term food production solution in areas where water and arable

land are scarce and demand often outstrips supply.

Want to learn more? Explore the website for more information on program details, recent news, contributor information and how you can help!

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