Canopy Acquires Grass Monkey

RALEIGH, NC – January 25, 2017 – Canopy Lawn Care (www.canopylawncare.com) today announced the acquisition of Raleigh, NC based residential lawn care company, Grass Monkey. The acquisition, which includes Grass Monkey Owner Kevin Moser joining the Canopy team, is one of many recent moves announced by Canopy as they continue to make their mark on the lawn care industry. “I am thrilled to have a long-time friend and colleague join the Canopy mission and what we are creating.” Says Ben Wright, Director of Operations for Canopy “Kevin’s vision for providing high quality landscape management services, his progressive thinking in delivering … Read more

DSC Solutions Acquires Handy Helpers Landscaping in Pennsylvania

Handy Helpers Landscaping LLC to become DSC Landscaping with the acquisition by New Holland, PA based facility management company DSC Solutions. DSC Solutions announced its acquisition of West Chester-based Handy Helpers Landscaping LLC, one of the area’s leading landscaping companies. Handy Helpers Landscaping LLC will become DSC Landscaping, a full service residential and commercial lawn care and landscaping company. With the addition, DSC Solutions expands its presence into the residential services industry and strengthens its position as market leader. DSC Solutions, founded in 2010, is the leading provider of integrated facility management services, offering over 18 professional services and a … Read more

DBi Services Acquires TME Enterprises in Virginia and Florida

HAZLETON, PA and CHESAPEAKE, VA – Effective January 11, 2017, DBi Services has acquired the assets of TME Enterprises, Inc., a provider of transportation and facilities management services in Virginia and Florida. By partnering with TME, DBi gains a talented workforce, highly complementary services and operational best practices that puts the company in an even stronger position to grow and support its customers worldwide. The acquisition of TME is an excellent strategic fit that supports DBi’s continued expansion of its service capabilities. TME is a perfect complement to DBi’s existing footprint, further expanding its geographic coverage on the East Coast. The … Read more

NALP Leaders Forum Keynoter Outlines the Power of Key Trends

The keynote speaker for the National Association of Landscape Professionals Leaders Forum this week, Daniel Levine, outlined four key trends that should shape industry offerings: Green is getting greener. Living spaces are getting smarter. Simplicity is paramount. Corporate social leadership is next. Levine, director of The Avant-Guide Institute, is a well-known expert on consumer trends.  He led participants through a series of exercises illustrating the power of addressing trends.

BrightView Acquires Marina Landscape in California

BrightView has acquired Marina Landscape Maintenance a large California landscape company with operations in both northern and Southern California. This marks BrightView’s first announced acquisition since the merger of The Brickman Group and The ValleyCrest Companies in mid-2014. Here is the text of the press release announcing the acquisition. PLYMOUTH MEETING, Pa., Jan. 11, 2017 /PRNewswire/ — BrightView Landscapes, LLC, the nation’s leading landscape services and snow removal company, today announced the acquisition of Marina Landscape Maintenance, Inc. Marina Landscape Maintenance employs nearly 400 people and services 200 client sites in Orange County, and the greater Los Angeles, Inland Empire … Read more