Advanced Turf Solutions Inc. will acquire Atlantic Golf & Turf in a deal that is expected to close at the beginning of the year.
Based in Fishers, Indiana, Advanced Turf Solutions is an employee-owned distributor of turf and ornamental products, including fertilizers, pesticides, seed and ice melt for the golf, sports field and lawn care markets. The company was founded in 2001 and today has 26 outlets in Indiana, Illinois, Kentucky, Michigan, Missouri, North Carolina, Ohio, Pennsylvania, South Carolina, Tennessee, Texas, Virginia, West Virginia and Wisconsin.
Atlantic Golf & Turf has been serving customers throughout the New England region with products and technical expertise since its founding in 2010 by Stan Button, Chris Cowan, Allan Smith and Scott and Gregg Mackintosh. Located in Turners Falls, Massachusetts, Atlantic Golf and Turf is a distributor of dozens of fertilizer and plant nutrient products for the golf and lawn care markets. The company also is one of the East Coast's largest blenders of grass seed.
"This acquisition represents a significant milestone in our company’s growth, and we are excited about the opportunities to better serve our customers in the Northeast," said Scott Brame, CEO of Advanced Turf Solutions. "We are also proud to honor the legacy of Atlantic Cares and continue to support its cancer research initiatives on a bigger scale."
The Atlantic Golf & Turf name will remain in use during a transition period of up to three years, ensuring continuity and a seamless experience for customers.
Although the Atlantic Golf & Turf brand eventually will transition to Advanced Turf Solutions, its foundation, Atlantic Cares, will continue to operate and support cancer research under its current name.
"This partnership enhances our ability to deliver exceptional service while maintaining the trusted relationships we’ve built over the years," Mackintosh said. "As an Advanced Turf Solutions company, our customers will have access to a broader product offering and the ability to walk in and pick up orders from seven Advanced Turf Solutions stores conveniently located throughout the Northeast."
This acquisition marks Advanced Turf Solutions’ second major expansion in the Northeast, following completion of its transaction with Valley Green, also expected to close around January 1.