GE Capital, Commercial Distribution Finance (CDF) announced a multi-year extension of its strategic inventory financing program with Schiller Grounds Care.

Schiller is a national manufacturer of landscaping, turf and grounds equipment. Working with CDF since 2009, it manufactures products under the brands Classen, Little Wonder, Mantis, BOB-CAT, Ryan and Steiner.

“The CDF team has provided tremendous value to our company through their in-depth knowledge of the lawn and garden industry, their financing experience and their business-intelligence offerings,” said Pat Cappucci, president and COO of Schiller. “Additionally, they have strong dealer and distributor relationships, making them the ideal lender for us.”

“We greatly value our relationship with Schiller and we are excited to work closely with them as they plan for future growth,” said Mike Horak, president of the outdoor products group at CDF. “Our team brings decades of experience in the lawn and garden industry and will serve as a trusted resource for Schiller.”