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5-year agreement empowers Hawthorne to continue the Max-Fan legacy of innovation with even better inventory to meet high-demand indoor cultivation market needs

PORT WASHINGTON, N.Y., July 1, 2021 — The Hawthorne Gardening Company (Hawthorne) today announced a 5-year exclusive partnership between owned brand Max-Fan and German-based fan manufacturer Ruck Ventilatoren. The agreement is the latest in Hawthorne’s landmark efforts to join forces with leaders in the indoor cultivation industry, and will enhance product availability and innovation for growers of all kinds.

As a pioneer in indoor air filtration products, Max-Fan has worked with Ruck for more than 10 years. Together, the companies have engineered fans and filters designed to help encourage plant growth and help keep indoor facilities compliant with environmental impact regulations. This new exclusive partnership marks a significant milestone in the two brands’ relationship by empowering Hawthorne and Max-Fan to meet the skyrocketing demands of the indoor cultivation industry with high-quality, custom-designed products more quickly and consistently than ever.

“Max-Fan and Ruck are truly better together. Hawthorne is continuously forming elite partnerships to bring the best fans and filters to the North American market, and Ruck is no exception. We’re ready to push the limits of innovation,” said John Feather, Manager, Max-Fan and Can-Filters at The Hawthorne Gardening Company.

Learn more about Max-Fan and the Can-Filters brand.

About Hawthorne Gardening Company

The Hawthorne Gardening Company is a house of brands that provides an array of tools for a multitude of gardening needs to help people live happier, healthier lives through gardening. The company is dedicated to creating high-quality products founded in social and environmental responsibility and creates engaging consumer experiences that empower more people to garden no matter where or how they choose to grow. www.hawthorne-gardening.com.

About Ruck Ventilatoren GmbH

Ruck Ventilatoren GmbH is a family business that specializes in the production of high-quality solutions for the air conditioning and ventilation sector for nearly 30 years. In addition to a wide range of proven standard products such as Tube and Duct Fans, the company attaches great importance to the development of new ideas and specific customer solutions. https://www.ruck.eu/home.

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