Founded in 1961 by Mark Addison, Design Master makes color sprays and dyes that let florists and floral artisans tint, transform, and finish fresh flowers without sacrificing creative control. Its signature Just for Flowers transparent dye preserves natural blossom detail, while ColorTool Spray offers fast-drying color for floral work and related surfaces. Since 2021, Design Master has operated as a division of Smithers-Oasis and sells its products around the world.
Smithers-Oasis CompanyFounded in Kent, Ohio, in 1954 after V.L. Smithers invented water-absorbing floral foam, Smithers-Oasis Company has grown into a global manufacturer of foam-based products and growing media. Its OASIS® Floral Foam remains the company’s signature innovation, while its foam expertise now supports growers, florists, manufacturers and specialized applications through a worldwide network of research and manufacturing facilities.KENT, OH
J.S. Vila Co. IncJ.S. Vila Company provides color for your world and has since 1884. Today J.S. Vila provides dyes for industrial cleaning supplies, textiles, plastics, water coloring, tracers, car care products, lubricants, paints and more.PHILADELPHIA, PA
PagterPagter has spent more than 30 years developing and producing packaging systems that keep cut flowers in water from producer to consumer. The company began in 1992, when Jan de Pagter devised the reusable Procona flower bucket in his Dinteloord garage, and it has since grown into a global partner for the floriculture and retail sectors. Based in Oud Gastel, Pagter also makes water-retaining Porto shipping packaging and adaptable displays that carry the flowers from transport to the point of sale.ALLENTOWN, PA
ChromaScapeChromaScape formally took shape in 1998, growing from a Cleveland colorant business founded by George and Carol Ann Chase in 1968 into a specialty manufacturer with five U.S. manufacturing and distribution facilities. Today, the company develops colorants and additives for manufacturers, with its Amerimulch heritage tracing back to a mulch production operation and informing its practical, application-focused approach.INDEPENDENCE, OH