Hydrofarm Holdings Group (NASDAQ:HYFM) is a leading distributor and manufacturer of hydroponic equipment and controlled environment agriculture products. The company offers a comprehensive portfolio of lighting, environmental controls, irrigation systems, greenhouse structures, nutritional inputs and supplemental components designed to support both commercial and home grow operations. Serving growers across a wide range of horticultural markets—from cannabis and hemp cultivation to specialty fruits, vegetables and ornamentals—Hydrofarm’s brands provide the infrastructure needed to optimize crop yields, quality and resource efficiency.
Founded in 1977, Hydrofarm has grown through organic innovation as well as strategic acquisitions that have expanded its product offering and geographic reach. The company’s brands include leading names in lighting, such as Lumigrow, alongside environmental control specialists like Titan Controls and low-volume irrigation experts like Nexus. By integrating cutting-edge LED, air‐flow, nutrient and automation technologies, Hydrofarm helps cultivators manage temperature, humidity, CO₂ and light spectrums to create ideal growing conditions year-round.
Hydrofarm distributes its products primarily across North America, with an expanding footprint in Europe and other international markets. The company’s multi-channel approach combines direct-to-business e-commerce platforms, strategic partnerships with wholesale distributors and retail outlets, as well as design-build services for large-scale greenhouse projects. Through these channels, Hydrofarm can offer turn-key solutions that encompass site assessment, engineering design, system integration and ongoing technical support.
Under the leadership of Chief Executive Officer Sam Bodner, Hydrofarm has focused on operational excellence, supply chain optimization and sustainable innovation. The management team emphasizes research and development to advance energy-efficient lighting, precision irrigation and data-driven climate control systems. With a commitment to environmental stewardship and customer education, Hydrofarm continues to play a pivotal role in the evolution of controlled environment agriculture, supporting growers in achieving higher productivity and sustainable practices.
