HISTORY
BEGINNINGS
2001
Our company was established in 2001, when Deere & Company ("Deere") entered the market for wholesale landscape distribution through the acquisition of McGinnis Farms, a supplier of irrigation and nursery products with branches located primarily in the Southeastern United States.
2005 John Deere Landscapes acquires LESCO® and expands into the seed and control market
RECESSION
Deere considers exit from distribution to focus on manufacturing
RIGHT SIZING TRANSFORMATION
2013 (Q4) Clayton, Dublier, & Rice purchases John Deere Landscapes.
2014
New management takes over & establishes a focused business strategy to develop and attract industry-leading talent, deliver more value to customers, generate superior financial performance, drive organic growth, execute on attractive acquisitions and increase working capital efficiency.
Acquisitions: Eljay Irrigation, Diamond Head Sprinkler Supply, Stockyard Horticultural Supply, Boston Irrigation Supply Company (BISCO)
2015Acquisitions: AMC Industries, Green ResourcesTieco, Inc., Shemin Nursery
2015 (Q4)Changed Name To SiteOne Landscape Supply
2016Acquisitions:Hydro-Scape Products, Blue Max Materials, Bissett Nursery & Bissett Equipment Comapnies, Glen Allen Nursery