Willoway Nurseries acquires Decker’s Nursery

Midwest wholesale nursery grower Willoway Nurseries announced the acquisition of Decker’s Nursery, based in Groveport, Ohio.

According to a news release, the acquisition will expand Willoway's production capabilities, enhance vertical integration and strengthen its ability to serve customers throughout the region and across the U.S. 

Willoway Nurseries, which was founded in 1954, said the addition of Decker’s Nursery's propagation expertise, growing infrastructure and team positions Willoway for long-term growth.

The acquisition includes approximately 150 acres of nursery operations in Groveport, Ohio, featuring container production areas, propagation greenhouses, stock blocks and a well-established grafting and liner production program.

Decker’s Nursery has earned industry recognition for its expertise in grafted conifers and specialty propagation and maintains relationships with several plant brands and licensing partners. 

"Bringing Decker’s Nursery into the Willoway family is a tremendous opportunity for both organizations," said Tom Demaline, CEO of Willoway Nurseries. "By combining our strengths, we can offer customers a broader plant portfolio, increase production efficiency and continue investing in the future of horticulture." 

Existing Decker’s Nursery employees will play an important role in the combined company's success, bringing valuable institutional knowledge and technical expertise to the expanded operation. 

“With this sale, we have succeeded in our objective to find a path that allows our staff to continue to pursue customer expectations, service and growth. Our skills are unique, and the Willoway team embraces this opportunity and continued tradition,” said Brian Decker, president of Decker’s Nursery.

Customers of both companies can expect a seamless transition, with continued access to the products, service and relationships. The combined organization will offer an expanded selection of liners, grafted material, finished containers, woody ornamentals and other nursery products through an integrated sales and distribution network. 

"This acquisition is about creating new opportunities for our employees, customers and industry partners," Demaline added. "Together, Willoway and Decker’s are better positioned to meet growing demand, introduce new genetics, enhance production capabilities and continue delivering exceptional value to the marketplace.”