Top 100 Businesses in Golf 2025
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ENVU
Corporate Headquarters: Cary, North Carolina

Company Overview

ENVU has rapidly established itself as one of the golf industry’s premier providers of turf management solutions since its formation in 2022, when London-based private equity firm Cinven acquired Bayer’s Environmental Science business division for $2.6 billion. The company significantly expanded its market presence in 2024 through the strategic acquisition of FMC Corporation’s Global Specialty Solutions (GSS) business, which brought with it an extensive portfolio of products serving golf courses and other non-crop markets.

Building on the legacy of both Bayer Environmental Science and FMC’s expertise, ENVU now offers one of the most comprehensive arrays of fungicide, herbicide, and insecticide solutions in the industry. The company maintains operations in 100 countries, employs 900 people globally, and operates four innovation hubs, positioning it as a leading force in golf course maintenance and turf health solutions.

“The acquisition of FMC’s Global Specialty Solutions business represents a significant milestone in our growth journey,” said Gilles Galliou, CEO of ENVU. “By combining our existing expertise with FMC’s proven solutions and market presence, we’re better positioned than ever to serve the evolving needs of golf course superintendents and help them maintain exceptional playing conditions.”

Business Innovation

ENVU’s portfolio now consists of over 180 trusted brands, encompassing a wide range of solutions designed to prevent and control weeds, diseases, and unwanted insects. The company’s expanded research and development capabilities, enhanced by the FMC acquisition, enable it to continue developing innovative solutions for the specific challenges faced by golf course superintendents.

The company maintains the same robust distribution pipeline and network that established its predecessors as industry stalwarts, ensuring consistent product availability and support for customers. ENVU’s technical expertise and customer service remain hallmarks of its business model, helping superintendents optimize their turf management practices while achieving better results with fewer resources.

Strategic Focus Areas:

  • Sustainable turf management solutions
  • Innovation in disease and pest control
  • Environmental stewardship
  • Customer education and support
  • Product development and research
  • Global market expansion

Future Focus

Following the integration of FMC’s GSS business, ENVU continues to strengthen its position as a leading provider of solutions for the golf industry. The company’s expanded portfolio and enhanced research capabilities position it to address emerging challenges in turf management while supporting the industry’s growing focus on sustainable practices.

KEY TAKEAWAYS

ENVU’s acquisition of FMC’s Global Specialty Solutions business has created one of the industry’s most comprehensive portfolios of turf management solutions. While the company name may be relatively new to the golf industry, its foundation builds upon decades of expertise from both Bayer Environmental Science and FMC. Through continued innovation and a deep understanding of superintendents’ needs, ENVU remains committed to providing the products and support necessary to maintain healthy, playable golf courses worldwide.

 

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Top 100 Businesses in Golf 2025

The following are the businesses included in the latest version of the NGF GOLF 100, an effort to highlight the vitality, size and diversity of a $102 billion-a-year industry. This is an alphabetical list, not a ranking, of companies and brands that deliver products and services primarily targeted to commercial golf and conduct all or a majority of their business within the U.S. Find an issue with a company profile? Whether it’s information, staffing or logo that needs to be updated, please contact our editorial director, Erik Matuszewski, at erikm@ngf.org.

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