Oct 24, 2007
Around the IndustrySource: Various

Commerce Corp. Expands Into California
Commerce Corp. announced earlier this month the completion of its newest expansion of its newest expansion initiative, opening a facility in Ontario, Calif.

The integration of this new operations site into the Commerce network of facilities opens new opportunities for the lawn and garden industry leader and represents its second major business expansion in a period of 18 months.

“The Ontario facility allows us to serve a geographical market that has been attractive to Commerce for some time now,” said Commerce President Malcomb C. Cork. “Having a base of operations in California will allow us to provide a broader array of products and services to a new, expanded market.”

Further information can be found at www.commercecorp.com.

Ball’s Wave-Rave.com Wins Web Honors
Ball Horticultural Co. recently announced that its consumer-facing website for Wave petunias, www.wave-rave.com, has won a 2007 WebAward for Outstanding Achievement in Website Development.

“We’re delighted that our website has won such a prestigious honor,” said Diane Hund, director of marketing for Ball. “We’re continuing to develop the Wave website in order to better connect with consumers who know and trust this respected brand, and to introduce new gardeners to the unique beauty of Wave petunias.”

The WebAwards are produced by the Web Marketing Association, an organization dedicated to setting a high standard for Internet marketing on the World Wide Web.