Hydrofarm Names Ushio Preferred Brand to Expand Partnership

Shoemakersville, PA. - August 29th, 2024 - Hydrofarm Holdings Group, Inc.( "Hydrofarm" or the "Company") (Nasdaq: HYFM), a leading independent manufacturer and distributor of branded hydroponics equipment and supplies for controlled environment agriculture, proudly announces an elevated partnership with Ushio America, Inc., a global leader in semiconductor and lighting technologies, for the U.S. market. As Ushio ascends to "Preferred Brand" status within Hydrofarm's extensive portfolio of over 300 brands, this collaboration signals a new era of innovative lighting solutions for growers across the nation.

Ushio's High-Intensity Discharge (HID) technology, known for its superior performance, has been behind some of Hydrofarm's most successful products, including the Agrosun HPS DE lamp, one of the partnership's top-selling items in 2023/2024. This enhanced alliance with Hydrofarm strengthens the availability of both LED and HID technologies, solidifying their joint leadership in the horticultural industry.

"Ushio's reputation for innovation and quality aligns perfectly with Hydrofarm's mission to equip growers with the best products in the industry," said Mark Parker, Executive Vice President of Sales and Business Development at Hydrofarm. "While many growers embrace LED technology, we also see plenty of traditional growers thrive by leveraging HID grow lights. Advanced methods and applications, such as early re-lamping, hybrid checkerboarding and using HID for a specific cultivar of plants, are being adopted by cultivations of all types and sizes. This strategic partnership not only deepens our decade-long collaboration with Ushio, but also offers advanced HID technology to our vast network, ensuring our customers continue to maximize productivity in the CEA market."

"We are thrilled to join forces with Hydrofarm as a Preferred Brand, expanding our reach and impact in the horticulture industry," said Darek Gilczynski, Vice President of Specialty Lighting BU at Ushio America, Inc. "This partnership allows us to deliver our state-of-the-art HID lighting solutions to a broader audience of growers, empowering them to achieve extraordinary results with the most reliable and effective technology available."

About Hydrofarm
Hydrofarm is a leading independent manufacturer and distributor of branded hydroponics equipment and supplies for controlled environment agriculture, including grow lights, climate control solutions, growing media and nutrients, as well as a broad portfolio of innovative and proprietary branded products. For over 40 years, Hydrofarm has helped growers make growing easier and more productive. The Company's mission is to empower growers, farmers and cultivators with products that enable greater quality, efficiency, consistency and speed in their grow projects. To learn more about Hydrofarm's portfolio of preferred brands, visit Hydrofarm Preferred Brands.

About Ushio America
Ushio America, Inc. has been at the forefront of specialty and general lighting products since its founding in 1967. Its diverse portfolio serves critical industries including semiconductor, medical, scientific, and entertainment, with a focus on delivering high-performance and reliable lighting solutions. Ushio's commitment to innovation and quality has solidified its position as a trusted leader in the industry.

For more information about Hydrofarm and its partnership with Ushio, please visit Hydrofarm.com or contact Darby Dwyer, Director of Marketing, at Darby@greenclosetcreative.com. For questions regarding investor relations, please contact, Anna Kate Heller / ICR, at ir@hydrofarm.com

Ushio America, Inc.
5440 W Cerritos Ave, Cypress, CA, 90630

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714-229-2612 press@ushio.com

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Darby Dwyer
(815) 991-5200 Darby@greenclosetcreative.com

Ushio America, Inc. has been at the forefront of specialty and general lighting products since its founding in 1967. Its diverse portfolio serves critical industries including semiconductor, medical, scientific, and entertainment, with a focus on delivering high-performance and reliable lighting solutions. Ushio's commitment to innovation and quality has solidified its position as a trusted leader in the industry.

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