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Berger Singerman Represents Hector Turf in its Acquisition by Wesco Turf, Inc.
Acquisition represents a union of two market leading turf equipment and irrigation distribution companies.
August 1, 2022
Berger Singerman, Florida’s Business Law Firm, is pleased to announce that its client, Hector Turf, a trusted distributor of The Toro Company’s (NYSE:TTC) equipment headquartered in Deerfield Beach, FL, was acquired by Wesco Turf, Inc., one of Toro’s top North American distributors of irrigation, golf, and grounds equipment. The official announcement was made to the teams at Hector Turf and Wesco Turf on July 29, 2022. The transaction is effective August 1, 2022.
Berger Singerman acted as legal counsel to Hector Turf in all aspects of the sale. This acquisition will provide additional scale to Wesco’s golf, grounds, and residential landscape businesses. Wesco Turf’s resources in IT infrastructure systems, parts ecommerce website, operations, service management, human resources, and training will provide the platforms to complement services provided to Hector Turf’s customers.
"We are excited for our client, Hector Turf, and pleased to see them close this important deal," said David Black, corporate attorney of Berger Singerman. "We look forward to the continuous and seamless transition of our client’s business to Wesco Turf, Inc.”
“We are excited to welcome Hector Turf into Wesco’s corporate portfolio. Hector Turf has strong brand equity and market-leading share across key business categories in south Florida and the Caribbean. Former principal of Hector Turf Jim Mantey left behind an impressive legacy that will live on through this merger of outdoor power equipment equals,” said Wesco Turf’s president, Billy Gamble. “Hector Turf and Wesco Turf have worked together as peers for decades and this union will further enhance our ability to provide customers with a seamless experience.”
Sandra Mantey, Hector Turf’s co-principal with Jim Mantey for 29 years and current President, commented, “We are a natural fit for Wesco Turf, two strong family-owned and operated businesses. I believe the Mantey family legacy will continue and be greatly enhanced under Billy Gamble’s leadership. I expect this merger to be seamless to our customers. Our employees have found a great new home within Wesco Turf.”
Hector Turf’s 50+ associates will join the Wesco Turf team effective immediately. Terms of the transaction were not disclosed.
