The Recreational Group Acquires Turf Factory Direct, EasyGrass and Synthetic Grass Pros
April 20, 2021
The Recreational Group (RG), a Dalton, Georgia-based recreational surfacing products provider, has acquired three turf distribution and installation companies—Turf Factory Direct, EasyGrass, LLC and Synthetic Grass Pros—to expand its geographic footprint and installation capabilities. The acquisitions add distribution reach and regional installation presence in South Florida and the Dallas–Fort Worth / Houston markets and enhance RG's ability to serve both wholesale and retail customers.
- Buyers
- The Recreational Group
- Targets
- Turf Factory Direct, EasyGrass, LLC, Synthetic Grass Pros
- Platforms
- The Recreational Group
- Industry
- Building Products
- Location
- United States
- Transaction Type
- Addon
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