SBM Life Science is confirming the acquisition of BHS's Garden business, specialized in Fertilizers, Soil, Lawn Seeds, Plant Protection Products, Outdoor Maintenance products, as of the 1st of July.
This acquisition offers a complementarity of ranges and allows SBM Life Science to open up new categories such as lawn seeds and mineral fertilizers, in addition to its ranges of natural fertilizers, growing media, plant protection products and biocides. SBM is thus strengthening its position on the French market by consolidating its offer on the LISA (Self Service Agriculture), Garden Centers and DIY networks.
"The integration of BHS, a brand recognized in the market and a specialist in ornamental gardening and lawn care for more than 30 years, allows us to offer a broader range of products to our customers, and in particular to support consumers at every stage of the creation and maintenance of their lawns", explains Alexandre Simmler, CEO of SBM Life Science Global.
"This agreement with SBM, an independent, family-owned French group with whom we share common values, will enable to perpetuate the know-how of our emblematic brand on the French market," announced Yann Le Calvez, CEO of BHS.
In addition to the acquisition of BHS' garden business, the two companies have agreed on a long-term partnership to:
- Distribute common products to the Green Spaces and Garden markets
- Develop common solutions in response to changes due to the Labbé law on JEVI (Gardens, Vegetated Areas and Infrastructures).
BHS range could be developed in Europe in the coming years.
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