Month: July 2019

LandCare Acquired by Management and Investor Group Led by Scott Brickman

TruGreen LandCare Rebrands as LandCare

LandCare has been sold by Aurora Resurgence to its management team along with a small investor group led by Scott Brickman, who has also been named chairman of LandCare.  This transaction is the culmination of the turnaround of LandCare engineered by its CEO Mike Bogan under the ownership of Aurora Resurgence. It is a great success story illustrating what is possible in the industry.  It also represents a successful exit for Aurora Resurgence. LandCare, formerly known as TruGreen LandCare was formed in 1997 as a unit of ServiceMaster.  In early 1999, it acquired another consolidator of landscape companies, Landcare USA.  … Read more

Colorado’s Best Landscaping Management Launches Operations, Acquires Sticks Stones

Colorados Best Landscape Management

There’s a new player in the up-scale landscaping services arena for Northern Colorado and from the look of things they’re here to stay. COLORADO’S BEST Landscaping Management, (CBLM) began services in 2019 and has grown to exceed all initial expectations. “Quality landscaping management services are what we’re all about and people are responding,” said Co-Owner Brandon Bohn. He went on to say, “we developed our concept for CBLM with three goals in mind, Professional Quality; Accountability; and World Class customer service. And we are delivering on that promise.” CBLM has most recently acquired Sticks & Stones Landscaping in order to strengthen the CBLM … Read more

SavATree Acquires Clear Cut Tree and Lawn Care in Connecticut

SavATree

SavATree has acquired Clear Cut Tree and Lawn Care of Monroe, Connecticut. “Clear Cut Tree has been an institution in southwestern Connecticut,” said Daniel van Starrenburg, CEO of SavATree. “We’re honored that that they have decided to partner with SavATree to expand their offerings. Their knowledgeable team will be a great asset going forward as we honor our mutual commitment to high quality and environmentally sensible care.” Clear Cut Tree was founded in 2007 and has offered full service tree care to the region ever since. Dan and Megan Riccio, owners of Clear Cut Tree, will remain to ensure a seamless transition. Arborist Mike … Read more

Sherrill Acquires Bishop Company in California

Sherrill Tree

Sherill Inc. has acquired California based arborist and landscape retailer, Bishop Company. According to Sherill, the acquisition will allow them a stronger foothold in California through Bishop Co.’s sales and e-commerce channels while offering more products. There are no plans to change the strategic direction or any of Bishop Company’s key employees and the company will remain in Whittier, CA.

Ferrandino & Son Acquires Enterprise Signs

Ferrandino & Son

Ferrandino & Son, a leading national facility maintenance company, has acquired Enterprise Signs, a national sign maintenance and installation company. “Enterprise Signs provides an immediate launching pad for our existing clients who want to expand their relationships with Ferrandino & Son,” said Peter Ferrandino, Ferrandino & Son CEO. “Having the chance to leverage an in-house, full service sign company with more than 30 years of experience will allow us to become a more robust solution for our existing client base.” Enterprise Signs was as much an acquisition of intellectual capital as it was the client relationships that came with them. … Read more