Month: April 2020

John O’Conner Grounds Maintenance Acquires Westlea Landscaping

John O'Conner Grounds Maintenance

John O’Conner (Grounds Maintenance) Ltd has acquired 100% of the shares of Westlea Landscaping Limited. Founded in 1989, Westlea is a  regional grounds maintenance serving Spouthwest England from its home office in Swindon and a branch in Bristol. According to a Company announcement, “Like John O’Conner Grounds Maintenamce,  Westlea Landscaping has built its reputation on delivering quality while looking after the people it employs. We believe that culturally and commercially Westlea will find a good home with John O’Conner. The acquisition will help strengthen the companies offering in the Wiltshire and South West region and operationally it will be very … Read more

Juniper Landscaping Acquires Green Source Landscape & Sports Turf

Juniper Landscaping, a commercial landscape services company based in Fort Meyers, Florida, that ranked No. 21 in Lawn & Landscape’s 2019 Top 100 list, has acquired the assets of Green Source Landscape & Sports Turf in Fort Lauderdale.  With $71 milliin in annual revenues for 2018, Juniper ranked #21 on the Lawn & Landscape 100 and #22 on the Landscape Management 150 in 2019.  Junip0er Landscapiung is a portfolio company of ZS Fund. “We are excited about Jason and his team, they bring a depth of talent and expertise while expanding Juniper capabilities in the region.” says Brandon Duke, president … Read more

Davey Tree Acquires Wickes/arborists in Rockland County, NY

The Davey Tree Expert Company has aacquired the business and certain assets of Wickes/arborists in Spring Valley in Rockland County, New York. For 90 years, Wickes has provided residential and commercial tree services, plant health care and lawn care in Rockland County, New York. Jim Houston, vice president and general manager, Eastern U.S. Residential/Commercial services, said the Wickes office will join Davey’s Northeast R/C operating group. The office will conduct business as Wickes/arborists, a Davey company. “Clients of Wickes have come to expect experienced, high-quality tree care, and they will continue to see that same level of service as well … Read more

Top Gun Pressure Washing Acquires Bob Popp Building Services in Colorado

Top Gun Pressure Washing (“Top Gun”),based in Loveland, Colorado,  has acquired Denver-based Bob Popp Building Services (“BPBS”). Top Gun is a portfolio company of Osceola Capital Management. Founded in 1975, BPBS provides high-rise, mid-rise, and ground-level window cleaning services for commercial businesses across Colorado.  Top Gun and BPBS have a long history of successful partnership, as the companies have collaborated on many projects, buildings and shared customers over the past 20+ years. BPS also provides power sweeping, parking lot maintenance and snow removal services. Stephanie White, President of Top Gun, commented, “We are excited to partner with the entire Bob … Read more

A Cut Above Landscaping Acquires Jake’s Lawn Care and Jakes Garden Center in Watertown, NY

Justin Chesbrough, owner of A Cut Above Landscaping, Lawn Care & Snowplowing in Watetown, NY, has acquired Jake’s Lawn Care and Jake’s Garden Center, also in Watertown.  Details of the transaction have not been announced. Jacob S. “Jake” Johnson established Jake’s Lawn Care  15 years ago.  Jake’s Garden Center was added in 2016. Following the sale, Johnson is focusing on real estate investment. A Cut Above Landscaping has been serving the area since 2008. The transactiion closed in March 2020.  Details have not been disclosed.