February 2019 | Lawn | Landscape | Tree | Snow

Mountain View Landscapes Acquires Amherst Landscape & Design in New Hampshire

February 25, 2019

Amherst Landscape & Design of Amherst, New Hampshire, has been acquired by Mountain View Landscapes of Chicopee, Massachusetts. Amherst is now known as Amherst Landscape & Design, a Mountain View Landscapes Company. Mountain View now has locations in Massachusetts, Connecticut and New Hampshire. It is a part of the LandOpt Network. Steve Corrigan of Mountain View commented on the acquisition, “Steve Prothers brings a wealth of knowledge and talent in landscape design-build. He has successfully created and developed Amherst Landscapes for the past 40 years. Our combined expertise, further enables Mountain View to continue to provide customer service excellence and unmatched … Read more

Ewing Acquires Kennedy Outdoor Solutions Locations in Michigan and Indiana

February 6, 2021February 19, 2019

Ewing Irrigation & Landscape Supply has merged with three Kenney Outdoor Solutions sprinkler locations, further extending Ewing’s footprint in the Midwest. Kenney Outdoor Solutions has served the green industry since 1906 and is a multi-generational family-owned business. Combining these two strong family-owned businesses better allows Ewing to serve green industry professionals in the Midwest. “Growing with Kenney Outdoor Solutions is a great opportunity for Ewing as we enter these new markets. We are gaining a robust team, optimum locations and a strong partnership for our customers in this market,” said Dale Nieuwbeerta, Ewing’s Great Lakes Division Vice President. Ewing, the … Read more

Davey Acquires Landscape Management Services in Houston

February 6, 2021February 14, 2019

The Davey Tree Expert Co. has announced the acquisition of certain assets of LMS, Inc., (Landscape Management Services), a commercial landscape management company based in Houston, Texas. The company provides landscape and irrigation maintenance and new construction services to more than 60 commercial properties in the greater Houston area. The majority of the 60-person LMS team will remain on staff, and the owner, Jeff Corcorran, will remain for a few months to help make a smooth transition. Corcorran said he was drawn to Davey because of its sterling reputation and opportunities for his employees. “Having lived and worked in the … Read more

Bartlett Tree Experts Makes Eight Acquisitions in Last Half of 2018

December 10, 2019February 14, 2019

With the completion of eight acquisitions in the last six months, Bartlett Tree Experts continues to expand its footprint across North America. The Company now has over 140 locations worldwide including new offices in Alberta, Canada; the greater Denver, Colorado area; Northampton, Massachusetts; and Santa Monica, California. “Growth through acquisition has been a strong path forward for us and enabled us to enter and become established in a number of new geographic regions over the years – the Pacific Northwest and South Florida are two recent examples,” commented Jim Ingram, President and COO of Bartlett Tree Experts. “This method has … Read more

idverde Acquires KJT Group in Devon, South West England

February 25, 2019February 8, 2019

idverde has acquired KJT Group, an established provider of grounds maintenance, arboriculture and traffic management services in South West England. Based in Devon, England, KJT Group has annual sales of £8m (over $10 million) and employs 150 colleagues, delivering a number of high-profile contracts throughout the South West. This acquisition strengthens idverde’s presence in the region and provides a complementary offer to existing clients in both companies and further develops idverde’s extensive national coverage. Doug Graham, CEO – idverde UK commented:“We are pleased to welcome our new colleagues from KJT Group into the idverde family. The company has been developed on strong foundations, and is … Read more

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