CenTree

PRT is North America’s largest containerized seedling producer. They underwent a metamorphic rebrand following their acquisition of IFCO.
KEY MILESTONES
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Naming

  • Created a new name that unified the post-acquisition story – balancing stability (“Center”) with purpose-led growth (“Tree”).
  • Built and refined multiple naming directions tied to forestry leadership and regeneration, then presented final recommendations to the executive board.
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Branding

  • Developed a complete identity system (primary logo, wordmark, icon set, color palette) that retained PRT’s authority while signaling a modern future.
  • Introduced fresh complementary hues and refined typography to express growth, renewal, and market leadership—ready to scale across every touchpoint.

project overview

Rebranding Market Leadership for the Journey Ahead

North America’s largest containerized seedling producer foresaw the immense challenge that lay before it to unify the brand identities of PRT and IFCO. They sought us out for our expertise, and we accepted the unique opportunity to build a brand voice that could stand the test of time and maintain market leadership. The project included establishing a new identity under which a new brand could thrive. We crafted the updated messaging, ultimately presenting our final options to the executive board.
Logo for cenTREE with tagline Trusted to grow. This branding case study features a stylized, geometric tree in green and purple sections, set against a light background.

Our Collaboration

NAMING

An Unforgettable First Impression

The name CenTree combines “Center” (stability, customer focus) with “Tree” (core business).
 
CenTree Solutions was our leading choice for PRT’s new name, reflecting not only PRT’s history, credibility, and authority but also its future growth and “people first” approach. CenTree Solutions conveys PRT’s clear and stable commitment to thriving forests and woodlands. The name has its roots in growth, reflecting PRT’s unwavering dedication to regenerating forests.

Two logos on a dark green background—PRT with a small leaf, and cenTREE Trusted to grow with a check mark. Below, several names like Legacy Forests and Future Forests are crossed out, highlighting this branding case study.

Branding

Poised for Growth, Positioned for Stability

Our primary goal was to create a brand identity that continues to resonate with PRT’s existing audience, while also showcasing their evolving innovations and leadership in the forestry space. We designed a cohesive and impactful visual identity (including primary logo, wordmark, icon, and color palette) for CenTree that reflected the brand’s values and industry.


The branding we developed was built thoughtfully on PRT’s existing identity, refining and softening their logo submark to complement the elegant serifs of the new CenTree wordmark. Finally, the updated color palette retains the brand’s signature greens while introducing complementary hues—sunset-inspired purples and oranges, along with fresh lime green, symbolizing growth and renewal.

Branding case study for cenTREE featuring a green and purple leaf logo, a fresh green color palette, and sample text in green fonts reading Aa Bb Cc. Slogan: Trusted to grow.

Result

Hope and High-Quality Service Delivery on the Horizon

Team PRT acknowledged the wealth of value within our proposal. We eagerly await their success as they write their story of market leadership and outperforming the competition as they continue to operate.
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