| Type | Private |
|---|---|
| Industry | Water Gardening, Ecosystem Ponds |
| Founded | 1991 |
| Headquarters | St. Charles, Illinois, USA |
| Key people | Founded by Greg Wittstock a.ka. The Pond Guy |
| Revenue | $60 Million |
| Employees | 175 |
| Website | http://www.aquascapeinc.com |
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Aquascape, Inc. is an American manufacturer specializing in water features for use in water garden and ecosystem pond applications. The company is based in St. Charles, IL, which was recently named "The Water Garden Capital of The World" and is home to "Aqualand," the corporate headquarters of Aquascape, Inc. Aqualand is a 250,000-square-foot (23,000 m2) LEED certified (Leadership in Energy and Environmental Design) eco-friendly building [1] that houses office and warehouse space. The roof is the largest sloping green roof in North America, planted with native prairie grass and flowers, and a complete irrigation system.
Aquascape Designs, Inc. was founded in 1991 by Greg Wittstock a.k.a The Pond Guy as a part-time college job. Aquascape has since grown to be a multi-million dollar corporation and educational resource for the water gardening industry. After purchasing Water Creations, Inc. in 2003, Aquascape shifted its focus to the retail sector of the water gardening industry. As the company continued to grow, Wittstock developed the distributor program “Authorized AquascapePRO Distributors.” At the end of 2007 Aquascape Designs, Inc. underwent a branding change to Aquascape, Inc.
Aquascape's core focus is education. One of Aquascape’s largest educational events occurs every July and is called Pondemonium, which is an educational event for the water garden industry. Aquascape is also home to several publications including Aquascape Lifestyles Magazine.
In 1999, Aquascape was named by Inc. magazine as one of the fastest growing 500 companies to watch. To date, Aquascape has listed among Inc.'s "Top 500 Companies to Watch" four times. Also, CEO Greg Wittstock was named one of the best bosses to work for by Fortune magazine[2] and Winning Workplaces.[3]
And There Was Happiness in Aqualand, Inc.com, 2007-08-01
Creating a Company Culture That Rocks, Inc.com, 2007-07-25
The Problem with Passion, Inc.com, 2007-02-01
Building a Marketing Juggernaut, Inc.com, 2003-11-01
Inc. 500 Top Companies to Watch, 1999
Inc. 500 Top Companies to Watch, 2000
Inc. 500 Top Companies to Watch, 2001
Inc. 500 Top Companies to Watch, 2002
Best Bosses Award 2005, Winning Work Places, 2007-08-01
Success Stories, Winning Work Places
Aquascape Designs Incorporated Installs Largest Green Roof in North America, Carlisle's Case Studies, 2002-02-22
'Aqualand' to Feature 5.5-Acre Green Roof, Interior Business Online, 2004-07-13
Decker joins Aquascape for opportunity, employee culture, Kane Country Chronicle, 2007-07-31
Aquascape owner ranks as a best boss, Kane County Chronicle, 2005-10-18
'Aqualand' Is About Fun, Kane County Chronicle, 2004-07-15
Waterfall Wonders, Kane County Chronicle, 2006-07-13
Aqualand Offers Exercise in Paradise, Kane County Chronicle, 2006-01-13
From Frog Pond to Bubbling Business, St. Charles Sun, 2007-07-18
Greg Wittstock Bio, Inc.com
Aquascape Returns To Epcot Center, Lawn & Landscape News, 2007-02-21
Aquascape Plans Water Garden Seminars, Lawn & Landscape News, 2007-02-14
Aquascape Fights Weakness With Barrel, Kane Country Cronicle, 2008-04-12