Diane Hund

Ball Horticultural Co. provides nursery plant production services. The firm is a producer, wholesaler, and distributor of ornamental plants. It has introduced horticulture including the ride, the wave petunia family, super elfin impatiens, fiesta double impatiens, and bingo pansies. The company was founded by George Ball in 1905 and is headquartered in West Chicago, IL.

Essendant, Inc. operates as a holding company. The firm engages in the distribution of workplace items. It offers the following product categories: janitorial, foodservice and breakroom supplies, technology products, traditional office products, industrial supplies, cut sheet paper products, automotive products and office furniture. The company was founded in 1922 and is headquartered in Deerfield, IL.