Horticultural Distributor/Greenhouse Construction/Maintenance
Worldwide Distributor of Horticultural Products
Keywords: horticultural products, greenhouses, chemicals, landscaping supplies, fertilizer
Interview Q&A
How long have you been in business?
The company was started in 1934 by August H. Hummert Sr. who provided seeds and supplies to St. Louis area florists, professional gardeners and vegetable growers. The business grew gradually through World War II. After the war, A.H. (Gus) Hummert, Jr. joined his father in the business. August H. (Sonny) Hummert III came to work with his father and grandfather in 1961 and became the company's current president upon the death of his father in 1970. His brother, Pete Hummert, came to the company in 1980 after receiving his degree in horticulture from the University of Missouri.
The company's identity in the past 25 years has been established by its comprehensive supply catalog and by its attention to customer service. Starting with a 16-page pamphlet in 1935, the Hummert horticultural supply catalog has expanded to more than 688 pages printed in full color. The catalog has become an industry standard for the presentation of products to customers and has identified Hummert International as a complete source for thousands of products. Other publications currently produced by the company include the Plants and Cuttings Catalog, Hummert's Monthly, Hummert's Helpful Hints, and a number of other seasonal price lists for things such as flowering bulbs and Christmas greens.
What is your primary product or service?
Hummert International is a commercial distributor of horticultural supplies and equipment. We also Build and Maintain Greenhouses.
How many locations do you have and do you have plans to expand?
We have a location 4 locations. They are in Earth City, MO, Springfield, MO, Topeka, KS, and St. Joseph, MO.
What type of payments do you accept?
Visa, MasterCard, Discover, American Express, and Net 30 Terms on Purchase Orders if Credit Terms have been establised.
Which areas do you service?
Worldwide
What are your hours of operation?
Mon-Fri 7:30AM-5PM
We are open from 8AM-12PM on Saturdays from March-Mary for the Spring Season.