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SUPPORTING OUR PARTNERS

At NGIV we see our partnerships as an extension of ourselves. Our partners lead the way in delivering excellence; executing plans and delivering projects that permeate and benefit the entire industry.

As an association, we would not be able to provide the level of service and member benefits that we currently do without their generous support and ongoing commitment.

As an industry we are collectively indebted to them and the work they do; that’s why we would ask you to seek out opportunities to show them your support.

Now more than ever, we must show solidarity and acknowledge that we are all growing this industry together.

We’d like to extend our enormous gratitude to all of our partners; welcoming the new and thanking all those that have recommitted. We couldn’t do what we do without your help.

By way of introduction, meet our partners:

GARDEN CITY PLASTICS gardencityplastics.com

National manufacturers of the largest range of horticultural containers from tubes to advanced tubs, hanging baskets, flower buckets and accessories. Distributors of a massive range of allied products including peat, coir, Osmocote and other fertilisers, beneficials, crop protectants, growth stimulants, woven bags, large containers, watering and spray equipment. MAJOR CORPORATE

NORWOOD INDUSTRIES norwood.com.au

If you’re in need of ANY printing, Norwood can help! From horticultural plant tags and digital printing services to royalty services and everything in between, we work closely with the industry to figure out their exact needs to develop both outstanding and practical results. Norwood leads the way with specialised printing methods, including UV printing and can print on most types of materials. Norwood is based in Melbourne and we are able to help businesses all over Australia. So no matter what printing service you require, give us a call and see the difference Norwood can

make for you today. PLATINUM SILVER BRONZE

INDUSTRY PARTNERS

GOLD

BALL AUSTRALIA ballaustralia.com

Seed distribution and plug specialists of vegetative, tissue culture, annuals, perennials, cut flowers and vegetable varieties. Marketers of Simply Beautiful & Natures Décor brands. Leader in new plant introductions and promotions in the Australian market. AUSTRALIAN GROWING SOLUTIONS agsolutions.net.au Market leader in the supply and development of premium grade growing media. At the forefront of potting mix development they can tailor a blend to perfectly meet your requirements.

DIACO’S GARDEN NURSERY diacos.com.au

Diaco's is a Victorian-based garden nursery with four stores across Melbourne and Geelong. They have plans in the pipeline for the 5th site in Burwood. They have a small growing division that supplies about 20% of their stores. Diaco's have also has established partnerships with over 100 production and wholesale nurseries. They believe that customer service is the key to a successful business. With over 220,000 visitors and growing to their website, Diaco's is the standout example of what

consistent marketing can do for the industry.

GALLAGHER ajg.com.au

Specialist insurance provider for the nursery and garden industry. Offer a wide range of cover to suit the specialised needs of our members.

BOTANIX botanixplantsupply.com.au

Wholesale nursery dedicated to the production of high quality trees and shrubs at competitive prices. We supply a broad range of native, exotic, deciduous and evergreen stock to commercial and domestic landscapers, contractors, developers and brokers. JFT NURSERIES jftnurseries.com.au

Desire to deliver the finest quality trees to our customers and to set new benchmarks in growing trees. Grow an extensive range of fruiting trees, flowering trees, deciduous ornamentals and weeping and standard trees. Maintain complete grading and quality control of their trees which are all sold bare rooted through June, July and August. POWERPLANTS powerplants.com.au

Powerplants is the leading source of Greenhouse Technology in Australia. Offer a wide variety of products and service in horticultural technology, operating in all sectors of the horticulture industry. Manufacture technology supplies and accessories locally in Australia in their own premises to provide our customers with innovative tailored solutions.

GREENHILLS PROPAGATION NURSERY greenhillspropagation.com.au

Specialists in the production and supply of the highest quality tube and plug stock. Greenhills Propagation Nursery is accredited to send to all states of Australia and grows a wide range of general lines including trees, shrubs, perennials and grasses; Greenhills also propagate an extensive range of protected, exclusive and promotional lines from breeders around the world. Greenhills Propagation Nursery is proud to hold NIASA and EcoHort accreditation.

HUMPHRIS NURSERY humphris.com.au

Large production nursery cared for by five generations of the Humphris family making it one of the oldest continuously registered wholesale nurseries in Australia. Premium grafted and exclusive plant lines, supplying over one million plants to the retail, council and landscape trade annually, Humphris grows 95% of their our own lines ensuring total quality control.

VAN SCHAIK’S biogro.com.au

A market leader in the development and manufacture of specialist growing and mulching mediums, soil conditioners and biological growth stimulants, perfectly tailored for use in a wide range of horticultural applications. MONBULK RURAL monbulkrural.com.au

Trades primarily in commercial greenhouses and associated equipment and horticultural products. Provides crop protection to all areas of horticulture and agriculture, including flower growers, nurseries, hydroponic growers, the wine industry and orchardists. HELIX AUSTRALIA helixaustralia.com.au

Breeder and distributor of hybrid Waxflower varieties including Dancing Queen, My Sweet 16 Moonlight Delight, Sarah's Delight, Raspberry Ripple, Strawberry Surprise, Chantilly Lace and Pearl Buttons.

NATIVE PLANT WHOLESALERS nativeplantwholesalers.com.au

Native Plant Wholesalers are leaders in the selection, marketing and growing of Australian native plants in 140mm pots. Established for over 35 years we pride ourselves on our quality, extensive range, service and efficient delivery.Native Plant Wholesalers is NGISA and EcoHort accredited with a modern facility.”

JMK NURSERY jmknursery.com A family run business and wholesale nursery established in 1998. JMK Nursery have over 300 varieties of potted plants; including flowering, landscaping and seasonal lines, and bordering plants. The nursery is situated in Wandin East and spans nine acres. EVERGREENCONNECT info@evergreenconnect.com.au A leading nationwide online industry platform that ensures up to date plant sourcing and supply information is easily available to the entire greenlife industry. They specialise in providing an efficient conduit of information between production nurseries and their customers whilst providing efficiencies for both growers and customers in their everyday business operations. PIPER ALDERMAN piperalderman.com.au

Commercial lawyers providing specialist and quality advice and services to the horticulture industry. Specialist services include contracts, mergers, trade practices, licensing, property leasing and dispute resolution. Piper Alderman focuses upon providing value for money legal services, and ensuring timely

and responsive service delivery.

GROW BETTER growbetter.com.au

Market leader – supporting independent garden centres, with a commitment to quality. Key offerings, original pelletised organic fertiliser, followed by an ever growing range of organic and organically based fertilisers, soil improvers, mulches, potting

media and water saving products.

SUREGRO TREEMAX suregro.com

SureGro TreeMax Australia provides land management, soil erosion control, revegetation, landscaping, civil, agriculture and nursery products nationwide. Our dedicated and experienced staff provide customers with products that prevent land degradation, improve growth rates, protect developing trees to ensure our environment is protected now, and into the future.

SIDEKICKER sidekicker.com

Sidekicker is reinventing how businesses hire casual and temporary staff providing pre-vetted and quality labour, and using technology to deliver unbeatable advantages. MOSHI bruce@moshie.biz Moshi is a boutique consulting and industry development business. With a particular focus on continuous improvement and leadership development, we partner with organisations like yours in supporting you to achieve your business goals. Businesses, large and small, have achieved significant efficiency and productivity gains from our business improvement activities within their enterprise, or from completing our Lean Leaders development program. TALL TREES talltrees.com.au

Tall Trees are a wholesale production nursery with over 30 years experience, growing on two sites. Commercial, domestic and municipal tree and plant supply. Specialising in Air Root Pruned tree supply, Ozbreed® varieties, contract growing and brokerage services. With a fleet of delivery vehicles servicing all of Victoria and beyond. ICL icl-sf.com/au-en Everris, part of the ICL Group, is a global organisation with product portfolios renown for their innovation, performance and precision. Everris is passionate about creating improved nutrition programs and total solutions delivery of healthy green turf, premium quality ornamentals, high yielding crops and ripe and tasty fruits and vegetables. Our brands include Osmocote, Hydraflo, Bandrot, Sierraform GT, Sportsmaster, ProTurf, Agroblen, Agrocote and more.

CHANDLER AGRIBUSINESS chandleragribusiness.com.au

A leading agriculture labour hire provider that offers an all year-round, fully compliant and experienced workforce to major producers and independent growers throughout Victoria. We specialise in agriculture labour hire for both permanent and seasonal placements in the vegetable,

fruit, nut and wine industries. TRANSPLANT SYSTEMS transplantsystems.com.au

Transplant Systems is committed to offering customers a troublefree experience in the procurement, supply and installation of nursery, forestry and field machinery, equipment and solutions. Transplant Systems brings together specialist staff, an integrated team of professional consultants and exceptional international suppliers. The right advice, equipment and follow-up support will help you achieve your goals sooner and see a faster return on your investment.

NEW WEBSITE LAUNCH

We are excited to announce the launch of the SureGro TreeMax newly designed website.

We hope you enjoy a more informative and easy to use on-line purchasing portal.

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