Landscape Workshop Acquires BCLS Landscape Services
RICHMOND, Va. – Landscape Workshop is pleased to announce its acquisition of BCLS Landscape Services (“BCLS”), marking the Company’s expansion into Richmond, VA and Fredericksburg, VA. This acquisition underscores Landscape Workshop’s dedication to growing its commercial landscape maintenance and install business in the Southern United States and providing professional and consistent services to top property management companies and owners.
BCLS’s leadership TEAM, including Howard Rose, Steven Cohen, and Melannie Huber-Cohen, will join Landscape Workshop as they continue to provide exceptional services to its customers. Howard Rose will join as GM of Landscape Management, Steven Cohen will step into an interim position as GM of Construction Services, and Melannie-Huber Cohen will be a consultant to Landscape Workshop during the transition period.
“When I acquired BCLS, our goal was to become a market leader in vertically integrated landscape maintenance and construction services. We succeeded in building a solid foundation in the last nine years, and the resources from Landscape Workshop will push us to the next level much faster,” said Steven Cohen, Chief Visionary Officer/Principal at BCLS.
Howard Rose, Principal at BCLS, said, “Partnering with Landscape Workshop provides us with great operational, financial, sales, and marketing strength, plus a network of other landscape professionals within the combined organizations.”
“We are very pleased to partner with Steven and Melannie and Howard and to welcome BCLS into the Landscape Workshop family,” said J.T. Price, CEO of Landscape Workshop. “Their outstanding reputation in the Virginia market aligns perfectly with our mission and marks an important step in our expansion. We look forward to partnering with the BCLS TEAM to continue building a strong presence in this key market.”
Landscape Workshop is a full-service grounds management firm, delivering professional service and expert maintenance for commercial outdoor spaces since 1984. Serving 30 Southeastern markets, Landscape Workshop operates in Alabama, Arkansas, Florida, Georgia, Kentucky, Louisiana, Mississippi, North Carolina, South Carolina, Tennessee, and Virginia. Landscape Workshop is backed by Carousel Capital and McKinney Capital.
Stuart Maxey and Butler Sparks of Bradley served as Landscape Workshop’s legal counsel in this transaction. Warren Averett acted as financial advisor to Landscape Workshop. BCLS was represented by Lisa Hedrick and Toviya Nabugero of Hirschler. Aaron Kroll of Sterling Point Advisors acted as BCLS’ financial advisors and Jonathan Orrock with Wells-Coleman Acted as BCLS’s Tax Advisors.
