Horizon acquires TWC Distributors
TWC Distributors operates nine sales and distribution centers located in southwest and central Florida and one distribution location in southern Georgia.
PHOENIX –Horizon Distributors, Inc., a full-service wholesale distributor of irrigation and landscape products, has acquired the assets of TWC Distributors, Inc., a Sarasota, Florida-based distributor of irrigation and landscape maintenance products, effective Dec. 18, 2020. TWC Distributors operates nine sales and distribution centers located in southwest and central Florida and one distribution location in south Georgia.
“TWC Distributors has been a strong presence in the Florida irrigation and landscape industry for over thirty years. Adding the TWC Distributors team and sales locations to Horizon’s existing Florida sales centers extends our reach into Florida’s largest irrigation and landscape markets allowing us to better serve customers in the growing southeastern U.S. region.
REAMS, Irrigation Station join Heritage family of companies
Both are family-owned companies and will continue to operate under their respective names.
Heritage Landscape Supply Group, Inc., has acquired REAMS Sprinkler Supply, a family-owned distributor of irrigation, outdoor lighting and other landscape products. Terms of the agreements were not disclosed.
Headquartered in Lincoln, Nebraska, REAMS was founded in 1975 by the Bousquet family, and is currently led by third generation family member, Bryce Bousquet. The Company operates a network of eight branches across four states and employs a team of more than 30 people. Bryce will continue to lead the company’s employee base under the REAMS banner, ensuring continuity and consistency for customers and supplier partners.
Davey Tree promotes Geoff Cowan
Cowan is now the VP of North Central operations, Residential/Commercial (R/C) services.
KENT, Ohio – The Davey Tree Expert Company has promoted Geoff Cowan to vice president of North Central operations, Residential/Commercial (R/C) services.
In his new role, Cowan will assume increased responsibility for the implementation of North Central R/C Operating Group’s safety, sales, marketing and client experience objectives.
“Geoff has an unmatched track record of success and has earned unprecedented respect from his peers and those on his team,” said Jim Stief, executive vice president, U.S. Residential Operations. “I look forward to documenting Geoff’s positive impacts that will continue to benefit Davey’s clients.”
Ian MacLean selected as Small Business Council chairman
MacLean is the owner and president of Highland Landscaping in Southlake, Texas.
The U.S. Small Business Council has a new chairman, and it’s Ian MacLean, the owner and president of Highland Landscaping.
MacLean has been transforming lawns and installations for 18 years with Highland Landscaping. With notable clients such as The Hilton, Methodist Southlake Hospital and the city of Southlake, Highland Landscaping provides several services such as fertilization, irrigation, property cleanup and maintenance.
That hard work has led it to some esteemed recognitions. Not only was the business recognized as the No. 1 family business of the year in “Fort Worth Business Press’” top 100 businesses of 2020 but also MacLean was appointed to serve as chairman for the U.S. Small Business Council.
OPEI releases December forecast
ALEXANDRIA, Va. – The Outdoor Power Equipment Institute (OPEI) has released its December forecast, showing a decline in 2019 commercial lawn mower shipments but a prediction of 2021 growth.
Commercial lawn mower shipments are down about 5% in 2020 compared to 2019, with more than 308,000 shipped, but are expected to grow by more than 5% in 2021.
“Commercial products are down a bit this year, as professional landscape contractors have been conservative during this period of uncertainty. They’ve been saving and will likely be in a strong cash position in the spring,” Kiser said. “Manufacturers expect significant commercial investment in spring of 2021, and we expect this sector to grow by more than 5% next year.”