SavATree Acquires Brooks and Barber Tree Management in Pennsylvania

SavATree

SavATree, a leading provider of expert tree, shrub, and lawn care services, has announced the acquisition of Brooks and Barber Tree Management in Bedminster, Pennsylvania. This will expand the reach of SavATree’s existing Bucks County branch, allowing them to better serve landscape stewards throughout southeastern Pennsylvania. Brooks and Barber was founded in 1986 by Craig Brooks and boasts a highly trained and expert work force. Their passion for enhancing the beauty and health of properties pairs perfectly with SavATree’s focus on tree care and preservation in a sustainable context. “We’re really excited to have Brooks and Barber joining our team,” … Read more

Illinois-based Green T Lawncare Acquired by TruGreen

TruGreen

Green T Lawncare, based in Illinois, with multiple branches in Illinois and Missouri, has been acquired by TruGreen.  An announcement in Green T Lawncare’s website announces, “Green T Lawn Care is pleased to announce that we have joined forces with TruGreen®.”

Bartlett Tree Acquires Hort Science

Bartlett Tree Experts is pleased to announce the acquisition of HortScience, Inc., a horticulture, arboriculture and urban forestry consulting company operating out of Pleasanton, CA since 1983. This acquisition marks the launch of Bartlett’s consulting division, which will be known as HortScience | Bartlett Consulting. This new division is a natural extension of the Company’s existing services, particularly its tree inventory management service, Bartlett Inventory Solutions, and its consultancy group in the United Kingdom. “We can’t imagine a better avenue for growing our consulting business than through this collaboration,” notes Jim Ingram, President of Bartlett Tree Experts. “HortScience has an … Read more

SOLitude Lake management Acquires Aquatc Environments, Inc.

SOLitude Lake Management, a leading environmental firm specializing in lake, pond, wetland and fisheries management, and related environmental services, has expanded its national presence to the western United States by uniting with Aquatic Environments, Inc. based in the San Francisco Bay Area. Aquatic Environments is California’s largest full-service lake and water feature maintenance contractor active in the fields of aquatic and terrestrial vegetation control, lake and fountain construction, hydraulic and mechanical dredging, mosquito management and flood mitigation. Established in 1998, Aquatic Environments is known for client-focused services and embracing its role as an environmental steward. The company serves a wide variety of customers … Read more

The Build vs Buy Equation

Build vs. Buy

If you’re wondering what your business might be worth to an acquirer, there is a simple calculation you can use. Let’s call it “The Build vs. Buy Equation”. At some point, every acquirer does the math and calculates how much it would cost to re-create what you’ve built. If an acquirer figures they ycould buy your business for less than they would spend on both the hard and soft costs of re-deploying their employees to build a competitive product or service, open a new territory or reach their desired scale, then they will be inclined to acquire yours. If they think … Read more