Platte River Equity Invests in GME Supply

Platte River Equityhas made a significant investment in GME Supply Co in partnership with the Company’s founder.  Headquartered in Columbia, Missouri, GME is a market-leading distributor of fall protection, safety equipment and related gear for at-height workers in the telecommunications, wind, solar, industrial and construction markets, including tree care. “We are excited about our new partnership with Platte River,” said Beau Aero, Founder & CEO of GME.  “We have grown significantly over the last 10 years and believe Platte River’s experience in our markets will help us further achieve our goals.” Peter W. Calamari, Managing Director of Platte River said, … Read more

SiteOne Acquires The Garden Dept. With Three Branches on Long Island

SiteOne Landscape Supply

SiteOne® Landscape Supply, Inc. has acquired  The Garden Dept.  The Garden Dept. serves the greater Long Island, NY market from three locations focused on the distribution of nursery and landscape supplies to landscape professionals. “The Garden Dept. is an excellent fit with SiteOne as they significantly strengthen our market leading nursery and landscape supply position in the Long Island market. This addition aligns with our mission to be the best full-line distributor to landscape professionals, providing the highest quality products and services designed to help our customers be more successful,” said Doug Black, Chairman and CEO of SiteOne Landscape Supply. … Read more

SavATree Acquires Wasatch Arborists in Park City

SavATree

SavATree, a national  tree, shrub, and lawn care service provider,  has acquired the Park City, Utah company, Wasatch Arborists. In addition to being their 39th branch, this will be SavATree’s first location in the state of Utah as they continue to build momentum in the western half of the country. SavATree ius a portfolio company of CI Capital Partners “This merger has taken us one step closer toward realizing our strategic goals in the area,” said Daniel van Starrenburg, CEO of SavATree, “and we couldn’t have found a more well-regarded partner. The resort community around Park City has long benefited … Read more

BrightView Acquires Signature Coast Holdings

BrightView Landscapes

BrightView Holdings, Inc. has acquired Signature Coast Holdings, LLC, a commercial landscaping company headquartered in Napa, CA. Terms of the transaction were not disclosed. Signature Coast was a portfolio company of the Central Valley Fund. Signature Coast’s operations span nine strategic locations in both California (Concord, Davis, Marin, Napa, Rocklin, Sacramento and Santa Rosa) and Nevada (Carson City and Reno). The Company provides landscape maintenance, irrigation, enhancement, installation, arbor care, pest control and snow removal services under its three major brands: Coast Landscape Management, Signature Landscapes and C&R Landscape. The Company’s 600 trained and qualified landscape professionals serve clients across … Read more

BrightView Acquires Summit Landscape Group in South Carolina

BrightView Landscapes

BrightView Holdings, Inc., has acquired Summit Landscape Group, LLC (“Summit”), a commercial landscaping company headquartered in Rock Hill, SC. Terms of the transaction were not disclosed. Established in 2011, Summit has built a strong reputation among its clients for providing each of them with a comprehensive landscape solution and delivering outstanding workmanship and service beyond expectations. By taking a proactive, practical and responsive approach to customer service, Summit has set itself apart in each of the markets it serves: Charlotte (NC), Charleston and Hilton Head (SC) and Nashville (TN). The team of approximately 180 trained and skilled landscape professionals holds … Read more