Founded by certified arborist and longtime plant-health-care operator Bob Houser, Plant Health Care Systems LLC builds workflow-focused spray trucks and tools for PHC technicians. The Jonestown, Pennsylvania company grew from Houser’s experience operating more than 20 spray vehicles and now makes APEX equipment alongside tools such as the IPM Caddie and EZ-Ject soil injector. It also supports spray equipment in the field with maintenance, repairs, and replacement parts, including genuine UDOR components as an authorized dealer.
CropCareCropCare grew from Paul B. Zimmerman’s 1947 metal shop near Ephrata, Pennsylvania, where farming experience shaped equipment made for neighboring growers. Now part of Paul B. Zimmerman, Inc., the Lancaster County company has spent decades designing and building agricultural sprayers for small- to midsize farms, with its equipment manufactured locally from start to finish.LITITZ, PA
Gregson-Clark Spraying EquipmentFor more than 20 years, Gregson-Clark Spraying Equipment has manufactured sprayers exclusively for green-industry professionals, from pickup-ready skid units to custom spray trucks. Based in Caledonia, New York, the company pairs application-specific design with technical help and parts support, and its low-profile and space-saving systems reflect a practical focus on fitting real work vehicles and operating conditions.CALEDONIA, NY
Essco DistributorsFor more than 35 years, family-owned and operated Essco Distributors has supplied pest management and arborist businesses with the materials they need, backed by on-site repairs and customized spraying rigs. Its 20,000-square-foot distributor center and multiple locations allow Essco to keep a broad range of products ready for shipment shortly after an order.BAY SHORE, NY
Green GorillaFounded by engineers in 2006, Green Gorilla manufactures battery-powered automated sprayer systems that maintain tank pressure without manual pumping. Built and tested at its factory just outside Pittsburgh, the company uses patented Smart Pressure Technology to deliver steady applications for professional pest control, disinfection, detailing, and industrial work. Green Gorilla also develops systems around specific industry needs rather than treating every job as a one-size-fits-all application.PITTSBURGH, PA