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Central Garden & Pet Overview
Walnut Creek, CA
1001 to 5000 employees
1980
Company - Public (CENTA)
Consumer Products Manufacturing
$2 to $5 billion (USD) per year
Central Garden & Pet is happy to help with both pets and pests. The company is among the largest US manufacturers and distributors of lawn, garden, and pet supplies, providing its products to pet supplies retailers, home improvement centers, nurseries, and mass ... Read more
Company Updates
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Central has purchased General Pet Supply, a family-owned, Midwest-based distributor of pet food and supplies. Founded in 1959, General Pet is similar to our Pet Distribution business, and is focused on providing superior customer service for the pet specialty and veterinary markets. With over 350 employees, General Pet sells over 14,000 products from 120 different manufacturers through its 6 branches – Milwaukee, WI, Minneapolis, MN, Dayton, OH, St. Louis and Kansas City, MO, and Wichita, KS, with corporate offices in Milwaukee.
The addition of General Pet is strategically important to Central. With the addition of the company, Central expands its geographic footprint giving us unparalleled distribution and growth capabilities in the pet industry. We enthusiastically welcome General Pet and its employees to the Central family and look forward to all the accomplishments we will celebrate together!2 Likes![Central Garden & Pet Logo]()
Four years ago, Zilla partnered with Petco and the Pets in the Classroom project to set up two leopard geckos in Mr. Powell’s first grade classroom at Weaverville Primary in Asheville, NC. Mr. Powell has been a vocal supporter of the Pets in the Classroom project and reported that Goose and Maggie, the leopard geckos, have been loved by many children over the years. Mr. Powell reached out again recently to let us know that Goose and Maggie had their first offspring! Mr. Powell and the class “couldn’t be more excited at the end of the school year and wanted to share this exciting news with the people who made it all possible.”
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Central Garden & Pet – Why Work For Us?
Founded in 1980 as a distribution company through a combination of strategic acquisitions and internal investment, Central Garden & Pet has evolved our business into a portfolio of leading brands in the lawn and garden supplies and the pet supplies industries.
The foundation of our success is our dedication to innovation, quality, and service. Our strategy is to continue to strengthen and build our branded products portfolio for consumers, to be both effective and efficient for our retail partners, and to deliver superior returns for our shareholders.
Central’s brands are consistently recognized by customers and industry peers alike for innovation and quality. With our branded, private label and distribution businesses, Central Garden & Pet has over $1.8 billion in annual sales. Some of our most recognized brands are Altosid mosquito control products; Amdro insect and pest products; Aqueon aquarium products; Farnam horse care products; Kaytee products and food for pet birds, wild birds, and small animals; Nylabone dog chews and toys; Pennington lawn and garden products; Sevin garden and lawn products; and Starbar products for rural insect control.
Our award-winning sales and logistics operations service all of the major retailers and have the ability to reach nearly every independent retailer nationwide.
Central Garden & Pet Company is a leading innovator, marketer and producer of quality branded products for consumer and professional use in the lawn and garden and pet supplies markets. For years, we have successfully helped consumers beautify their outdoor living spaces and promote healthy interaction with their pets.
The foundation of our success is our dedication to Innovation, Quality and Service.
At Central Garden & Pet we love our TEAM because Together Everyone Achieves More!
Central is hiring and you could join the Central Team!
CENTRAL GARDEN & PET TOTAL REWARDS
Central Garden & Pet offers Total Rewards that support the well-being of employees and their families, help improve and maintain health, and keep life in balance. Eligibility for benefits varies and may be based on hours worked and location.
Central Garden & Pet Reviews
Central Garden & Pet153Approve of CEO
George Roeth
31 Ratings
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RecommendsApproves of CEOI worked at Central Garden & Pet (More than a year)
Pros
Great team atmosphere, easy to talk to everyone, and very productive.
Cons
Not always up to speed with Technology in terms of data.
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Central Garden & Pet Interviews
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Average- Accepted OfferPositive ExperienceAverage InterviewCentral Garden & Pet 2017-08-31 08:34 PDT
Application
I applied online. I interviewed at Central Garden & Pet (Madison, GA) in June 2017.
Interview
Very professional and in depth. I participated in a phone pre-screening interview with talent acquisition, phone interview with head of research, and final interview with upper management of the division in which I was applying for a position. All were conducted in a very professional manner with excellent questions to enable me to provide the detailed information on my background/experience.
Interview Questions
- What was the reason I wanted to leave my current employment to pursue this position? 1 Answer
Central Garden & Pet Awards & Accolades
- 1st Place "Best in Show" - Small Animal Category, Global Pet Expo, 2016
- 3rd Place "Best in Show" - Aquatics Category, Global Pet Expo, 2016
- 1st Place "Best in Show" - Reptile Category, Global Pet Expo, 2016
- Honorable Mention - Achievement of the Year Category, The Reptile Report Marketplace, 2015
- Editor's Choice Winner - Business of the Year Category, The Reptile Report Marketplace, 2015
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