PermaGreen
PermaGreen Supreme, Inc. is a privately held Valparaiso, Indiana manufacturer of the PermaGreen Triumph ride-on spreader sprayer, selling factory-direct to commercial lawn care operators and property managers in the U.S. and Canada with configurable engines, accessories, and a global parts catalog.
- Company typePrivate
- Founded1981
- HeadquartersValparaiso, United States
- Headcount11–50
- GTM typeB2B
- OfferingHardware or Manufacturing
What PermaGreen does
PermaGreen Supreme, Inc. is a privately held American manufacturer of professional lawn care equipment, headquartered and assembled in Valparaiso, Indiana. Founded in 1973 with the ride-on spreader sprayer category launched in 1981, the company designs and builds the PermaGreen Triumph — a factory-direct, ride-on machine that combines granular fertilizer spreading and liquid spraying in a single pass, powered by Honda GX200 engines (with Vanguard and 48-Volt battery options) and protected by 9 patents covering innovations such as the oscillating agitator, Smart Steer brake-assisted steering, and 2-minute auto-fill system. Configurable options include foam-filled tires, auxiliary spray tanks, spot spray guns, auto-fill systems, carry racks, and a forthcoming OptiX GPS fleet tracking add-on.
The company sells exclusively direct-to-customer via permagreen.com and shop.permagreen.com, with no dealer middleman. Pricing is quote-based with configurations ranging from a base Honda pull-start model through a $5,000+ premium 48-Volt battery tier, supported by 48-month financing at 6.99% APR ($9/day), a 60-day risk-free buyback, 12/24-month warranties, free continental U.S. shipping, and same-day parts shipping on orders by 2 PM CST. PermaGreen serves commercial lawn care operators and property management companies — primarily SMBs and individual owner-operators — addressing labor shortages, slow coverage speeds, operator fatigue, and equipment downtime in the U.S. and Canada, with global parts reach through its Shopify storefront.
Revenue is generated from hardware sales of the Triumph and its configurable add-ons, an aftermarket parts and accessories catalog, financing arranged through third-party partners, and installation/training services. The company has no disclosed institutional funding, M&A activity, or management team in the source data, and operates as a founder/management-controlled private corporation with 11-50 employees and over 25,000 cumulative units sold since 1981.
PermaGreen firmographics
Firmographics- Name
- PermaGreen
- Legal name
- PermaGreen Supreme, Inc.
- Website
- https://permagreen.com
- Company type
- Private
- Founded year
- 1981
- Operating status
- Operating
- Headcount range
- 11–50 employees
- Short description
- PermaGreen Supreme, Inc. is a privately held Valparaiso, Indiana manufacturer of the PermaGreen Triumph ride-on spreader sprayer, selling factory-direct to commercial lawn care operators and property managers in the U.S. and Canada with configurable engines, accessories, and a global parts catalog.
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PermaGreen industry classification
Industry- Product category
- Commercial Lawn Care Equipment
- NAICS
- Other General Purpose Machinery Manufacturing (3339)
- SIC
- Farm Machinery & Equipment (3523)
- akta.pro primary industry
- Crop Protection & Application Equipment (Sprayers/Spreaders) (IMAHACAC)
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Where PermaGreen is headquartered
LocationHeadquarters
- HQ city
- Valparaiso
- HQ country
- United States
- HQ region
- North America
Offices1 record
Markets served
PermaGreen business model
Business model- GTM type
- B2B
- Offering type
- Hardware or Manufacturing
- Cost components
- Supply Chain, Operations, Personnel, Technology or R&D, Marketing or Sales, Infrastructure, Others
Revenue model
- Ride-On Spreader Sprayer Sales: Primary revenue from manufacturing and selling PermaGreen Triumph ride-on spreader sprayers directly to commercial lawn care operators. Machines are built to order at the Valparaiso facility and shipped direct to customers.
- Parts and Accessories: Extensive catalog of replacement parts, upgrade kits, and accessories through shop.permagreen.com. Includes components for drive train, engine, sprayer/spreader systems, frame/body, and hardware.
- Financing Services: Offers 48-month financing at 6.99% APR through third-party financial partners. Provides $9/day flexible financing as a payment option for equipment purchases.
- Professional Services: Installation and training services available as specified in quotes. Also offers repair center network for ongoing service support.
Pricing tiers
| Model | Billing | Price |
|---|---|---|
| One time/ perpetual license | Pay-as-you-go | Vanguard Pull Start - Entry level engine option |
| One time/ perpetual license | Pay-as-you-go | Honda Pull Start - Commercial-grade 5.5 HP engine |
| One time/ perpetual license | Pay-as-you-go | Honda Electric Start - Effortless key-start ignition |
| One time/ perpetual license | Pay-as-you-go | 48-Volt Battery-Powered - Lithium battery, quiet, emission-free |
| Unit Pricing | Pay-as-you-go | Foam-Filled Tires Front - Set of 2 |
| Unit Pricing | Pay-as-you-go | Foam-Filled Tires Rear - Set of 2 |
| Unit Pricing | Pay-as-you-go | Spot Spray Gun Attachment |
| Unit Pricing | Pay-as-you-go | 2-Gallon Integrated Auxiliary Tank |
| Unit Pricing | Pay-as-you-go | 2-inch Carry Rack |
| Unit Pricing | Pay-as-you-go | 2.5-inch Carry Rack |
| Unit Pricing | Pay-as-you-go | Auto-Fill System (no Transfer Pump) |
| Unit Pricing | Pay-as-you-go | Auto-Fill System with Transfer Pump |
| Unit Pricing | Pay-as-you-go | Transfer Pump Only |
Go-to-market motion1 record
Distribution channels3 records
Marketing channels8 records
PermaGreen product offering
Product offeringCore offering
PermaGreen designs, manufactures, and sells the PermaGreen Triumph ride-on spreader sprayer directly from its Valparaiso, Indiana factory to commercial lawn care professionals. The machine combines granular fertilizer spreading and liquid spraying in a single-pass ride-on operation, with configurable engine, drive, and accessory options. The company also operates a separate e-commerce parts and accessories storefront (shop.permagreen.com) selling replacement components and upgrade kits.
Product overview
PermaGreen is a manufacturer of professional lawn care equipment, primarily known for the PermaGreen Triumph — a factory-direct ride-on spreader sprayer for commercial lawn care. The Triumph is the company's flagship product, combining both granular fertilizer spreading and liquid spray capabilities in a single ride-on machine. The product line includes the base Triumph model with multiple engine options (Vanguard pull-start, Honda pull-start, Honda electric-start, and 48-volt battery-powered), customizable add-ons (foam-filled tires, spot spray gun, auxiliary tank, carry racks, auto-fill systems), and an upcoming OptiX GPS tracking system. PermaGreen also sells a comprehensive parts catalog including the Agitator Kit, Self-Centering Nozzle Kit Upgrade, Everlasting Spring Keeper Kit, and various spray kits for different Triumph model years, organized into categories covering drive train/engine, frame/body, sprayer/spreader components, wheels/brakes, and hardware.
Differentiator
Problem solved
Functional benefit
Products and services
- PermaGreen Triumph
Quantifiable outcome
- 3x faster coverage - 15 min/acre vs 45 min/acre with walk-behind equipment
- +4 more outcomes
Companies that use PermaGreen
Customer profileNamed customers3 records
Segments2 records
Ideal customer profiles2 records
PermaGreen technology and API
TechnologyTechnology focussed No
API detail
- Has API
- No
- API docs
- API detail
Core technology
AI maturity
App detail
Feature8 records
PermaGreen partnerships and signals
Strategic signalScale indicators10 records
Recent moves5 records
Expansion highlights5 records
PermaGreen competitors and assessment
Company assessmentBroad incumbents
- Echo: Echo manufactures commercial-grade outdoor power equipment for lawn-care professionals; while focused on handheld tools, it is a comparable supplier to the same commercial-lawn-care channel.
- Stihl: Stihl is a broad incumbent in commercial outdoor power equipment serving the same landscaping/lawn-care professionals; while concentrated on handheld tools, it represents a competing premium brand for the same buyers.
- John Deere (Commercial Mowing): John Deere's commercial mowing and turf-care division addresses the same property-maintenance and grounds-care buyers, with substantially larger R&D and dealer reach.
- Toro: Toro is a broad incumbent in commercial turf and grounds-care equipment with extensive dealer distribution; it serves the same commercial end customers and could readily enter PermaGreen's ride-on spreader-sprayer niche.
- Exmark: Exmark is a large established commercial-turf equipment manufacturer whose mowers and applicators overlap with PermaGreen's commercial-lawn-care operator customer base, even if it does not specialise in ride-on spreader/sprayers.
- Kubota (Turf/Utility): Kubota's turf and compact utility segments serve commercial grounds-care operators and large property managers—the same buyers of ride-on spreader/sprayers—making it a broad incumbent peer.
- Husqvarna (Professional Division): Husqvarna's professional division covers commercial robotic mowers, riders, and turf-care equipment serving the same end-customer segment with global manufacturing and dealer infrastructure.
Direct peers
- Z-Spray: Z-Spray (by TurfTime Equipment) makes ride-on spreader-sprayers explicitly aimed at the same commercial-fertilisation operator niche, making it one of the closest direct competitors to the PermaGreen Triumph.
- Lesco: Lesco is a direct peer in push/spreader-sprayer equipment for turf and lawn care, with overlapping parts and accessories offerings for commercial operators—highly comparable in the commercial fertilisation channel.
Regional players
- Cushman: Cushman builds commercial utility vehicles used by grounds-care professionals on similar customer sites; it is comparable as a small commercial-turf equipment brand serving overlapping end users in North America.
Market position
Strengths5 records
Weaknesses5 records
Competitive moat4 records
Key risks6 records
Key highlights6 records
Customer concentration
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Investors
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PermaGreen M&A and investment
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Frequently asked questions about PermaGreen
What does PermaGreen do?
PermaGreen designs, manufactures, and sells the PermaGreen Triumph ride-on spreader sprayer directly from its Valparaiso, Indiana factory to commercial lawn care professionals. The machine combines granular fertilizer spreading and liquid spraying in a single-pass ride-on operation, with configurable engine, drive, and accessory options. The company also operates a separate e-commerce parts and accessories storefront (shop.permagreen.com) selling replacement components and upgrade kits.
Is PermaGreen a public or private company?
PermaGreen is a private company. It is classified as founder individual operated bootstrapped and is currently operating.
When was PermaGreen founded?
PermaGreen was founded in 1981. It employs 11 to 50 people.
Where is PermaGreen based?
PermaGreen is headquartered in Valparaiso, United States, in the North America region.
How does PermaGreen make money?
Four revenue lines are on record. Ride-On Spreader Sprayer Sales are the primary driver. The others are parts and Accessories, financing Services and professional Services.
Who are PermaGreen's main competitors?
Broad incumbents on record are Echo, Stihl, John Deere (Commercial Mowing), Toro, Exmark, Kubota (Turf/Utility) and Husqvarna (Professional Division). Direct peers are Z-Spray and Lesco. Cushman is listed as a regional player.
Does PermaGreen have an API?
No public API is recorded for PermaGreen.
What industry is PermaGreen in?
PermaGreen's product category is Commercial Lawn Care Equipment. Its primary akta.pro industry code is IMAHACAC, Crop Protection & Application Equipment (Sprayers/Spreaders). Its NAICS code is 3339 and its SIC code is 3523.