Landscape Workshop acquired certain assets of Bayou Lawn & Landscape Services in Valparaiso, Fla. Landscape Workshop will now have 10 branch locations throughout the Southeast. The company, based in Vestavia Hills, Ala., ranked No. 53 on the 2018 LM150 list. Bayou Lawn & Landscape was founded in 1995 by Matt Schwab. Jim Allen purchased the company in 1999. Allen is... read more
The Toro Co. has entered into a definitive agreement to acquire privately-held Charles Machine Works — an Oklahoma corporation and the parent company of Ditch Witch and several other brands in the underground construction market — for $700 million in cash subject to certain adjustments set forth in the definitive agreement. The transaction is subject to regulatory approvals and other... read more
Davey Tree acquired LMS, a landscape firm in Houston. Terms of the transaction were not disclosed. read more
Ewing Irrigation & Landscape Supply merged with three Kenney Outdoor Solutions sprinkler locations, further extending Ewing’s footprint in the Midwest. Terms of the deal were not disclosed. Kenney Outdoor Solutions has served the green industry since 1906 and is a multi-generational, family-owned business. “Growing with Kenney Outdoor Solutions is a great opportunity for Ewing as we enter these new markets.... read more
BrightView Holdings acquired Benchmark Landscapes, a commercial landscaping company headquartered in Austin, Texas. Terms of the transaction were not disclosed. Founded in 2002, Benchmark is a provider of commercial landscaping services in Texas, including landscape maintenance, design, installation, hardscapes, irrigation and tree care. Benchmark’s 240 employees cover a service area from Austin to San Antonio, inclusive of the San Marcos... read more
Rotolo Consultants, Inc. (RCI) acquired Bay Landscape and Palm Service, a commercial landscape and maintenance company based in Panama City Beach, Fla. Terms of the transaction were not disclosed. “We are excited about our further commitment to the Florida market along with the previous acquisition of GPL Landscaping earlier in 2018,” said Keith Rotolo, president and CEO of RCI. “I... read more
