The Recreational Group (PE-backed) Acquires Engineered Turf Inc.
August 14, 2020
The Recreational Group, a portfolio company of Eagle Merchant Partners, has acquired Engineered Turf Inc., a Dalton, Georgia-based manufacturer of synthetic turf used in residential, commercial, sports and putting-green applications. The deal is an add-on acquisition intended to vertically integrate synthetic grass production (from fiber through tufting to installation), expand RG’s product offering and strengthen supply-chain and marketing capabilities.
- Targets
- Engineered Turf Inc.
- Platforms
- The Recreational Group
- Industry
- Building Products
- Location
- Georgia, United States
- Transaction Type
- Addon
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