SiteOne Landscape Supply has acquired Bissett Nursery and Bissett Equipment on Long Island. Here is the text of the press release
ROSWELL, GA – August 1, 2016 – SiteOne™ Landscape Supply, LLC announced today the acquisition of both Bissett Nursery and Bissett Equipment Companies (collectively “Bissett”). Bissett, started in 1963, has three locations on Long Island, NY (Holtsville (2) and Dix Hills) and are leaders in the distribution of nursery, hardscapes and landscape supplies, as well as equipment sales, rental and repairs to landscape professionals. The acquisition of Bissett provides SiteOne with its first nursery and equipment distribution locations in the Long Island / New York City metropolitan area.
“Bissett is a terrific fit with SiteOne on Long Island. Both Bissett Nursery and Bissett Equipment are clear market leaders and they complement our existing business in the agronomics, irrigation, and outdoor lighting markets. Joining forces with the Bissett team makes us the largest supplier of all landscaping supplies, material and equipment to green industry professionals on Long Island and in New York City. Bissett has a long-tenured and deeply talented staff who are committed to the success of their customers, which is a perfect fit with our customer-focused culture at SiteOne,” said Doug Black, CEO of SiteOne Landscape Supply.
“Combining Bissett and SiteOne on Long Island is a great step forward in providing the broadest range of products with convenient locations, world-class service and industry-leading partnership with our customers to ensure their success. We welcome all of the talented Bissett associates to our family,” said Black.