Arborjet acquires remaining shares of Ecologel Solutions

Plant health care company Arborjet has acquired the remaining shares of Ecologel Solutions, effective Dec. 31, 2024.

Arborjet purchased a majority interest in Ecologel in 2018, and after seven successful years of partnership, the brands are now unified under the Arborjet | Ecologel name.

“By fully integrating Arborjet and Ecologel, we make it easier for customers to work with us — especially those purchasing products from both brands,” said President and CEO Russ Davis. “Together, we can create comprehensive programs that leverage the strengths of each product line, enhancing efficiency, customer support and overall service quality.”

The company provides a comprehensive suite of plant and turf health solutions while expanding market reach.

“Given the parallels between our strategies, philosophies and markets, now is the right time to consolidate our leadership and provide one unified voice,” said Ecologel President Rick Irwin.

“The additional Arborjet resources for research, development and marketing will enable the expansion and enhancement of Ecologel’s product line,” added Jim Spindler, director of agronomy. “Innovation has always driven our growth, and Arborjet’s team will build on that foundation.”

Founded in 2000, Arborjet began with tree injection solutions to combat the hemlock woolly adelgid pest outbreak. Over the past 25 years, its team of Ph.Ds., certified arborists, agronomists and soil scientists has continued to develop cutting-edge technologies for the green industry.

Established in the early 1990s, Ecologel transformed an industrial dust suppressant into Hydretain, a moisture management solution that remains its flagship product. The addition of Spindler’s BioPro line in 2008 further expanded Ecologel’s offerings, including micronutrients, biostimulants and soil amendments. Today, the company serves the landscape, sports turf, nursery and agriculture markets with environmentally friendly solutions.

“We are extremely grateful for Rick, Jim and the entire Ecologel team,” Davis said. “Their hard work brought us to this milestone, and their continued guidance will be invaluable moving forward.”