ATLANTA Zep Inc., which makes cleaning and maintenance solutions, has entered into an agreement to supply Orchard Supply Hardware LLC to offer an initial selection of 40 of the company’s Zep Commercial line of cleaning and maintenance products for professional and consumer customers. The move expands customer access to the Zep Commercial line of high-efficacy solutions in California.
Orchard is a specialty retailer primarily focused on homeowners with repair, maintenance and improvement needs. Founded as a purchasing cooperative in San Jose in 1931, Orchard now operates 89 full-service hardware stores in California serving do-it-yourself customers for home repair and maintenance as well as the professional marketplace.
“We are honored and excited to welcome Orchard Supply Hardware as a new retail partner for the Zep Commercial family of products,” said John Morgan, chairman, president and CEO of Zep Inc. “The addition of Orchard to our growing network of retail channel partners provides professionals and consumers alike with expanded access to our high-efficacy cleaning and maintenance solutions. Our research has shown that easy access to Zep Commercial is a key customer-identified need.”
Initial stocking at select Orchard stores has already begun, with end cap promotions in place at numerous locations, including Orchard’s recently opened Princeton Plaza location in San Jose, Calif.
Zep Inc.’s product portfolio includes anti-bacterial and industrial hand care products, cleaners, degreasers, deodorizers, disinfectants, floor finishes, sanitizers, and pest and weed control products, as well as high performance products and professional grade chemical products for the automotive, fleet maintenance, industrial/MRO supply, institutional supply and motorcycle markets.