Month: August 2019

HeartLand, LLC, a Kansas City-based commercial landscape management firm recently added Hillenmeyer Landscape Services of Lexington, KY and JML Landscape Management of Pittsburgh, PA to its growing portfolio. Other operating companies already under the HeartLand umbrella include Signature Landscape in Kansas City, KS, Columbia Landcare in Columbia, MO and Keesen Landscape in Denver, CO. HeartLand is a Great Range Capital portfolio company. By taking a progressive approach to building relationships and delivering exceptional service, HeartLand’s leaders operate with a shared vision of excellence—combining best practices and the right tools for the job with ongoing training and support. Their operating companies are the first choice for … Read more

Colorado-based Metco Landscape (“Metco”), a portfolio company of Westhook Capital ,  has acquired PGM Inc., a large provider of commercial landscape maintenance services in Colorado Springs. PGM is also known as Perfection Grounds Maintenance.  PGM’s Founder and President Dan Pohja will continue to lead PGM. Financial Terms of the transaction were not disclosed. Mark Tomko, founder and CEO of Metco, said: “PGM is a great company that shares our mission and relentless focus on providing high quality landscaping services and customer satisfaction. We are impressed with PGM’s people, reputation, and the positive impact they have had in their community, and … Read more

Cross selling new products and services to your existing customers may be a great marketing strategy, but if your goal is to increase the value of your business, the added revenue may do nothing for your company’s value – and may even lower it. In order to be acquired for a premium, consider committing to a product, service, or a bundle that does one thing well. Your aim should be to make that offering so irresistible, that an acquirer will stop at nothing to get their hands on it. This focus will help you build a team around your product … Read more

Sperber Landscape has added Conserve LandCare in California.  The addition of Conserve represents Sperber’s second acquisition and follows its first -Kujawa Enterprises in Milwaukee. Since its inception in 2010, Conserve LandCare has become recognized as one of Coachella Valley’s most prestigious commercial landscape companies. With over 350 employees and an existing client list that includes the region’s most prominent commercial, resort and retirement properties, Conserve provides comprehensive landscape services that include maintenance, construction, enhancements, irrigation, water conservation and tree care. SLC’s managing partner, Richard Sperber, says the addition of Conserve LandCare comes with great excitement and potential for expansion. Sperber … Read more