McKinney, TX – November 5, 2021:
Heritage Landscape Supply Group, Inc. (“Heritage”) announced today that it has acquired North Florida Irrigation Equipment (“NFIE” or the “Company”), a family-owned distributor of irrigation, lighting, water features/pumps, and other outdoor living products and accessories.
Headquartered in Jacksonville, Florida, NFIE was founded over 40 years ago by Harlan Eaton and is run today by Harlan’s son, Matt Eaton. The Company employs a team of 30 people and operates three locations in Florida – Jacksonville, St. Augustine, and Ocala. Matt Eaton will continue to lead the Company’s loyal employee base going forward, ensuring continuity and consistency for customer and supplier partners.
Matt McDermott, President of Heritage, commented, “We are proud to have the exceptionally hardworking and dedicated employees of NFIE join the growing Heritage family. We have strong momentum in Florida and we are very excited to expand our footprint and capacity through this partnership with NFIE. Both NFIE and FIS Outdoor have deep roots in the industry and Florida market and we are honored to have this opportunity to unite both independent companies again under the umbrella of the Heritage family of companies.”
Matt Eaton, owner of North Florida Irrigation Equipment, added, “We are thrilled to join the Heritage family and look forward to what we can accomplish with the FIS Outdoor team. Throughout our history, NFIE has earned a reputation for exceptional customer service, and I am confident Heritage will be an excellent steward of this legacy. Together with FIS Outdoor, we are eager to deploy the capital and resources of Heritage to build the premier and most admired distributor in the entire state of Florida.”
About Heritage Landscape Supply Group
Heritage Landscape Supply Group’s vision is to grow by forming a network of the best independent distributors to provide exceptional customer service while increasing our value as a trusted growth partner to top manufacturers in the industry. Our mission is to help our family of companies achieve new heights and provide opportunities for all employees to grow, thrive, and advance with the company for decades to come. We currently operate under a family of distinct local brands encompassing more than 140 locations across 25 states. Heritage Landscape Supply Group is a wholly owned subsidiary of SRS Distribution Inc. For more information, visit www.heritagelsg.com.