Bradford Greenhouses Limited retains Best Managed Companies Platinum Club designation for 2025
Toronto, ON—May 8, 2026
Bradford Greenhouses Limited was recognized for its industry-leading performance, its global business practices, and its sustained growth by again receiving the prestigious 2025 Canada’s Best Managed Companies Platinum Member award. By winning the Best Managed designation for nine consecutive years, they have achieved Platinum Club status with the Canada’s Best Managed Companies program for another year. Celebrating over 30 years, Canada’s Best Managed Companies program awards excellence in private Canadian-owned businesses. To attain the designation, companies are evaluated on their leadership in the areas of strategy, culture and commitment, capabilities, and innovation, governance, and financial performance.
“We are extremely proud to again receive the Platinum Club winner designation among Canada’s Best Managed Companies this year” said Len Ferragine of Bradford Greenhouses. This is a very prestigious award and a ninth consecutive win validates all the dedication and hard work that has nurtured our family business over the past 65 years. We continue to grow because of the great support we receive from our employees, from our families, and from the customers we serve. We are excited to continue our journey of growth, and we look forward to building on our success to continue offering new consumer experiences in the future!”
Canada’s Best Managed Companies is one of the country’s leading business awards programs recognizing innovative and world‑class businesses. Every year, hundreds of entrepreneurial companies compete for this designation in a rigorous and independent evaluation process. Applicants are evaluated by an independent panel of judges with representation from program sponsors and special guests.
Bradford Greenhouses began its greenhouse operation in 1961 and continues to be a proud family business built on generations of integrity, innovation, collaboration, excellence, and a one-team approach. With over 350 employees, Bradford Greenhouses Ltd has grown into one of the largest greenhouse growers and retailers in central Ontario and is one of the largest wholesalers of plants in Ontario, servicing small independent and large commercial growers and retailers across the province. We strive to provide the best plant quality, value, and selection so we can be everyones’s destination to share our growing knowledge and expertise.
“For over three decades, CIBC has proudly sponsored the Best Managed program, supporting companies whose dedication and leadership drive Canada’s economic success. This year’s winners exemplify what it means to lead with vision and purpose, and we congratulate you on joining a prestigious group of innovators. Your achievements make a lasting impact on our economy and inspire the next generation of business leaders.” Blair Cowan, Executive Vice-President, Head of Commercial Banking.
About Canada’s Best Managed Companies Program
Canada’s Best Managed Companies continues to be the mark of excellence for private Canadian-owned and managed companies. Every year since the launch of the program in 1993, hundreds of entrepreneurial companies have competed for this designation in a rigorous and independent process that evaluates their management skills and practices. The awards are granted on four levels: 1) Canada’s Best Managed Companies new winner, one of the new winners selected each year; 2) Canada’s Best Managed Companies winner, award recipients that have re-applied and successfully retained their Best Managed designation for two additional years, subject to annual operational and financial review; 3) Gold Standard winner, after three consecutive years of maintaining their Best Managed status, these winners have demonstrated their commitment to the program and successfully retained their award for 4-6 consecutive years; 4) Platinum Club member, winners that have maintained their Best Managed status for seven years or more. Program sponsors are Deloitte Private, CIBC, Norton Rose Fulbright, EDC, The Globe and Mail, and TMX Group. For more information, visit www.bestmanagedcompanies.ca.
About Bradford Greenhouses
Bradford Greenhouses is a true Canadian success story; family-owned and operated for 65 years. In 1961, Francis Ferragine purchased property in Bradford and began growing a company. Bradford Greenhouses opened its wholesale and retail operation north of Bradford in 1975, and opened the flagship retail store in Barrie in 1993. We continue to honour our family legacy while evolving into a well-structured, world-class organization that adapts to the ever-changing needs of our consumers, customers, and employees.
Today, Bradford Greenhouses employs some of the most knowledgeable and professional individuals in our industry. With over 350 employees, Bradford Greenhouses has grown into one of the largest greenhouse growers and retailers in Canada. With over 40 acres of growing space, it is also one of the country’s largest wholesalers of plants servicing small independent and large commercial growers and retailers across the province.
Bradford Greenhouses has two of Canada’s largest retail destinations for a spectacular array of the highest quality annual baskets, planters, and bedding plants. We also offer gardening supplies and accessories, women’s fashion, seasonal décor, and the expertise to work with customers to create innovative solutions for any home or garden.
For further information, please visit: bradfordgreenhouses.com.
For more information on Canada’s Best Manages Companies, please contact: www.bestmanagedcompanies.ca.
Media Contact information: Marissa Nazaruk • (705) 725-9913 • mnazaruk@bghl.ca • bradfordgreenhouses.com.
