Brunswick, OH – Platte River Equity (“Platte River”) portfolio company Turf Care Supply, LLC (“Turf Care”) is pleased to announce its acquisition of Beaty Fertilizer (“Beaty”), a manufacturer and blender of custom granular fertilizers, liquid fertilizers and combination products for the turf & ornamental (“T&O”) industry. This strategic acquisition provides Turf Care with an established presence in the Southeast United States, an enhanced product portfolio and additional manufacturing capacity.
“The partnership with Beaty Fertilizer marks a major milestone in our journey and an important step forward in our mission to grow, innovate and lead in our industry,” said Mark Mangan, President of Turf Care. “This acquisition is more than just expansion; it’s a powerful opportunity to strengthen our product offerings, broaden our market reach and provide greater value to our customers. By welcoming Beaty into the Turf Care family, we are reinforcing our commitment to excellence and positioning ourselves for an even brighter future.”
"We are excited about this next step in the Beaty Fertilizer story. For almost 50 years, our family and our employees have worked hard to serve customers and communities with pride and heart,” said John Beaty, President of Beaty. “Now, we are embracing an opportunity for growth with Turf Care. With our combined know-how and resources, we'll keep building on what we've worked so hard to create and bring even more value to our customers, employees and partners. We truly believe this partnership will keep the Beaty legacy going strong while opening up new doors for growth and innovation."
“We believe the acquisition of Beaty Fertilizer represents a strategic step in expanding Turf Care’s footprint and product breadth,” added Tarun Kanthety, Vice President of Platte River. “We are excited to continue supporting Turf Care’s momentum as it scales and enhances its value proposition to customers.”