PBI-Gordon

Corporate Headquarters: Shawnee, Kansas

Website: https://www.pbigordonturf.com

Category: Turf & Course Suppliers

LEADERSHIP

Steve Clifford, President & CEO

Andrew Peck, CFO

Neil Cleveland, Vice President & General Manager

Jeff Marvin, Ph.D., Director of Research

Company Overview

PBI-Gordon Companies has been a cornerstone in the turf and ornamental industry since 1947, with a particularly strong presence in the golf sector. The company’s mission centers on creating and delivering healthy solutions through dependable products, thoughtful innovations, and impeccable service. As a 100 percent employee-owned company, PBI-Gordon has maintained its position as a national leader in professional turf and ornamental management, with a specialized focus on solutions for golf course superintendents.

“Our commitment to the golf industry has been unwavering since we first recognized the unique needs of golf course superintendents,” states Steve Clifford, President & CEO. “By maintaining close relationships with our customers and understanding their challenges, we continue to develop innovative solutions that help them achieve and maintain optimal playing conditions.”

Business Innovation

PBI-Gordon’s innovation journey includes several significant milestones that have shaped the golf industry. In 1968, the company became the exclusive licensee for combining active ingredients 2,4-D, MCPP, and Dicamba, leading to the development of Fairway Herbicide. This groundbreaking product, first sold to Southern Hills Country Club in Tulsa, Oklahoma, would evolve into the industry-leading Trimec® herbicide line.

The company’s commitment to innovation has resulted in the development of several industry-leading solutions, including:

• SpeedZone® herbicide
• Vexis® herbicide
• Surge® herbicide
• Pedigree fungicide
• Kabuto® fungicide
• Tekken® fungicide

Course Solutions

PBI-Gordon’s comprehensive product portfolio includes:

• Herbicides for broad-spectrum weed control
• Fungicides for disease management
• Insecticides for pest control
• Growth regulators for turf management
• Specialized solutions for golf course maintenance

Future Focus

PBI-Gordon continues to strengthen its market position through:

• Development of innovative turf management solutions
• Investment in research and development
• Enhanced customer engagement and support
• Focus on sustainable turf management practices
• Expansion of golf-specific product offerings

KEY TAKEAWAYS

PBI-Gordon maintains its position as a leading innovator in the golf course management industry through its commitment to customer-focused solution development. The company’s dedication to understanding and addressing the specific challenges faced by golf course superintendents, combined with its history of breakthrough products and continued innovation, positions it well for continued growth in the golf sector. As an employee-owned company, PBI-Gordon’s focus on reliable, effective solutions and exceptional service continues to drive its success in the professional turf management industry.