Heritage Landscape Supply acquires FIS Outdoor

Heritage Landscape Supply Group announced that it has acquired Florida Irrigation Supply, an independently owned distributor of irrigation, outdoor lighting and landscape products. Terms of the agreement were not disclosed.

Founded in Orlando, Florida in 1974, FIS Outdoor operates a network of 39 branches across the Southeast, servicing professional irrigation and landscape contractors, municipalities, golf course superintendents and other green industry professionals. FIS’ entire sales and operations team will be staying with the company to run the business. Heritage will continue to operate these branches under the FIS Outdoor name.

“We are so excited to add this game-changing and strategic acquisition to our network," said Matt McDermott, president of Heritage. "With the addition of FIS’ 39 locations to the growing Heritage family of companies, we gain a phenomenal group of talented industry veterans and a premier platform in the Southeast to complement our existing footprint. FIS provides the geographic diversity and scale to make Heritage the preferred platform for independent landscape supply distributors to join going forward. We are thrilled to partner with the Tannlers and look forward to welcoming the entire FIS team into the Heritage family.”

“It is with great excitement that we embark on this new phase of growth for FIS Outdoor by preserving our legacy and heritage while simultaneously providing our amazing team with the resources they need to take (FIS) to new heights," said Jon Tannler, president of FIS Outdoor. "We have accomplished our goal of finding a long-term partner that would cherish our people and present them with unlimited career opportunities, the chance to be shareholders, and a culture that celebrates having fun.”