Horizon expands in Texas market

 

“Metro has a reputation for superior customer service and offers a comprehensive range of irrigation, drainage and landscape lighting products,” said Jim Ross, president of Horizon. “We are excited about the opportunities this creates to provide value to customers and new opportunities for the Metro team.”

 

“This transaction expands POOLCORP’s footprint in the $3 billion plus irrigation and landscape distribution marketplace by providing a greater presence in the strategically important Texas markets,” said Manuel J. Perez de la Mesa, President and CEO of POOLCORP, Horizon’s parent company.

 

Metro will continue to operate under the Metro Irrigation Supply name. No changes are expected in either Metro or Horizon Texas market management, sales or operations and there are no plans to consolidate or reduce the number of Metro or Horizon distribution locations. Organizationally, Metro will be a separate region in Horizon’s Central Division led by General Manager Shawn Connors. Former Metro President Kelly McColm will serve in an advisory capacity to Ross and Connors moving forward.

 

“The Metro people have an outstanding reputation for exceeding the expectations of the Texas irrigation professional,” added Ross, “We plan on providing them the additional resources necessary to continue to build on their success.”