ATLANTA
– Oldcastle APG has broadened its manufacturing
footprint with the acquisition of CST, a regional manufacturer of lawn and
garden products, including bagged and bulk mulches and soils.
Founded
in 2010 and headquartered in Elk River, Minnesota, CST supplies
lawn and garden products to retail and independent customers throughout the
midwestern United States. As a co-packing partner, CST’s product offerings fit
into Oldcastle APG’s existing product portfolio, strengthening manufacturing
capabilities and improving regional product availability.
“Our lawn
and garden business has experienced exponential growth fueled by increasing
demand in the home remodeling space,” said Oldcastle APG President Tim Ortman.
“The acquisition of CST supports the strategic growth plans of our lawn and
garden segment by enhancing our ability to meet the needs of customers
throughout the Midwest region.”
The
acquisition was finalized in late December 2020 and follows several recent
strategic purchases by Oldcastle APG, including midwestern mulch and soil
manufacturers B&B Bedding and Buckeye Resources.