Central Turf & Irrigation Supply acquires Irrigation Supply Inc.

Central Turf & Irrigation Supply, a wholesale distributor of irrigation and landscape supplies, acquired Irrigation Supply Inc. The sale includes two Ohio locations serving Columbus, Cleveland and the surrounding areas.

The two newly remodeled Ohio locations should provide a more robust, full-service experience for local green industry professionals, opened six days a week in season with expanded hours. Customers will have access to more products and categories, the largest selection of in-stock inventory, hundreds of leading manufacturer brands, and services such as same day delivery, business and marketing resources, and category subject matter experts for onsite training and troubleshooting.

“The timing was right for Central to acquire Irrigation Supply, not just for the customers but for the industry,” owner Bob Hobar said about his decision to sell Irrigation Supply Inc. “The additional product and service offerings is a wonderful thing for our customers. Central will enable them to access everything they need for their businesses to be successful — products, training, and business resources. Central will be their partner for success.”

Hobar and partners purchased Irrigation Supply in 2003 from founder David Vanderwist. Irrigation Supply Inc. has served irrigation contractors in and around Cleveland and Columbus for more than 40 years.

“As a family-owned and -operated business, Central believes in strong partnerships to help our customers grow and be successful,” Central Turf & Irrigation Supply president Bernardo Luciano said. “That’s why we’re so excited to be able to serve and support new and existing customers in Ohio with solutions across irrigation, landscape, lighting, hardscape, and more.

“As a former contractor, I understand the importance of being able to get the products and help you need when you need it. This is why we continually focus on our combination of customer-centered solutions, fully stocked warehouses and one-stop shopping.”