Atlantic Hardware expands into agro-distribution
Published:Wednesday | February 11, 2026 | 12:06 AMNeville Graham/staff writer
Atlantic Hardware & Plumbing Co Ltd (Atlantic) has expanded into agro-distribution.
The Junior Market-listed company now holds distribution rights formerly managed by the Agricultural Division of Geddes Grant (Distributors) Ltd, effective February 2.
“The acquisition signals a strategic expansion by Atlantic into the agricultural supply chain at a time when food security, productivity, and resilience remain national priorities,” said Atlantic CEO Deanall Barnes, adding that the company will have more resources to better serve farmers with input supplies.
He declined to disclose financial details, but noted that the transaction is expected to affect distribution networks, supplier relationships, and service delivery to farmers islandwide.
PB Scott, Chairman, CEO and principal shareholder of the Musson Group, serves as chairman of T Geddes Grant and is a director and former chairman of Atlantic.
The Agriculture Division of Geddes Grant has portfolio products that include brands from several of the world’s leading manufacturers, such as Monsanto RoundUp, Dow AgroSciences Dithane, Bellota machetes and files, Solo spray cans, Pioneer hybrid corn, Certis Agree, Newport-Fersan fertiliser, and Nutramix feed. Distribution covers more than 150 farms, farm supply stores, veterinary practices, pet shops, and hardware stores islandwide.
For decades, it has been a leading distributor and retailer of agricultural and veterinary products, ranging from fertilisers and pesticides to vegetable seeds and home and garden items. The company operated from 109 Marcus Garvey Drive and, with the deal, will now form part of Atlantic’s expanded footprint.
Atlantic is a hardware wholesale distributor with over 4,000 items in stock, including building materials, plumbing supplies, electrical products, and tools. Operating from its 105–107 Marcus Garvey Drive headquarters, the company does not cater to retail customers, but serves more than 1,000 repeat customers across the island.
Barnes said the company will continue with its existing business model.
“Our primary strategy will be wholesaling,” Barnes told the Financial Gleaner.