The lights are now available on the company’s C reels.

Coxreels is introducing a new line of three industrial-duty LED lights now available on the C (Dual Purpose) reels. The new LED lights feature a variety of industrial-grade features and options, including: a 50,000 hour rating, internal light diffusers and shatter-resistant polycarbonate lenses. Coxreels’ new LED lights also feature adjustable steel hooks for hands-free placement.

Whether you are looking for the compact LED light feature (-M), the LED light with the additional power source (-K), or the industrial-duty, UL Listed LED light (-H), these reels have the features to complement a variety of applications.

For further information on Coxreels industrial duty LED lights, contact Customer Service at (800) 269-7335 or visit www.coxreels.com.

The acquisition includes Property Masters Landscape & Design, Property Masters Landscape Maintenance and Property Masters Commercial Landscaping.

Cumberland Landscape Group, a regional, full-service commercial landscaping company, has expanded its presence and services in metro Atlanta with the acquisition of three companies: Property Masters Landscape & Design, Property Masters Landscape Maintenance and Property Masters Commercial Landscaping.

Founded in 1996 and headquartered in Marietta, Georgia, the Property Masters Landscaping brand has earned a reputation for maximizing property value for residential and commercial customers through expert landscape installation and maintenance.

“The acquisition of Property Masters’ landscaping, design, and maintenance companies allows us to deepen our commercial capabilities and expand our best-in-class services to commercial and residential customers throughout greater Atlanta,” said Billy Van Eaton, founder and CEO of Cumberland Landscape Group. “We are excited to welcome Property Masters’ professionals to our diverse and highly skilled team as we continue providing custom solutions to meet and exceed each unique property need.”

Atlanta-based Cumberland Landscape Group is a recognized leader in providing commercial landscaping and facility management to small businesses and large property management firms. Through this acquisition, the company is broadening its services to include Commercial Maintenance, Commercial Landscape Construction, and Residential Landscape Design and Build. Approximately 110 employees from Property Masters will join the Cumberland family.

As part of its long-term business strategy, Cumberland continues to seek opportunities for further expansion across the Southeast.

The partnership will provide small fleet operators and drivers with location and trip data, safety alerts and dash cam video.

Driver Technologies, Inc., an AI-based mobility tech company that delivers a safer driving experience, and Fleetr by Jooycar, a small fleet management solution, announced a partnership. The partnership will provide small fleet operators and drivers with location and trip data, safety alerts and dash cam video through Fleetr’s telematics and Driver’s service offering.

In addition, Fleetr drivers will gain access to a personal DriverCloud where drivers can choose to share their driving videos, AI analysis, safety warnings and location with interested parties such as employers, insurers and family members. Each fleet manager will also receive access to their own DriverCloud to see all videos and data from the fleet.

According to the most recent American Trucking Association report, 91.5% of fleets operate six or fewer vehicles, and 97.4% operate less than 20 vehicles.

“At Driver, we wanted to find a strong partner within the small fleet management industry to improve road safety for vehicles on the road,” said Marcus Newbury, COO and co-founder of Driver Technologies. “Our partnership with Fleetr will continue to help small fleet owners worldwide reduce equipment costs and installation time of new technology for fleet drivers through using their smartphone combined with devices.”

Earlier this summer, Driver Technologies announced the launch of the premium version of its dash cam app, Driver, which includes real-time safety alerts: forward collision, driver drowsiness and distraction warnings, cloud storage, AI analysis and coaching to help promote good driving habits. Through the partnership, Fleetr subscribers will gain access to DriverPremium and a cooling dash cam mount for free, and in the case of a collision, Driver will provide a video and a written report to the fleet manager.

Fleetr launched in 2021 with the mission to help small services companies such as plumbers and electricians track their vehicles and encourage driver safety. Via a device plugged into your car and connected with a mobile/desktop app, Fleetr equips fleet owners and managers with the use of telematics and machine learning to collect data about driving behavior, real-time vehicle location, maintenance reporting, and driver safety and risk assessment.

“At Fleetr, we’re on a mission to provide affordable, easy to use solutions for small fleet owners to manage overall spend and improve safety,” said Rachel Corn, CEO of Fleetr. “Through our partnership with Driver Technologies, we’re able to provide more safety features than ever before to our customers at a price point that meets their needs and is groundbreaking in the SMB fleet management space. Never before have small fleet owners been able to buy fleet management solutions and dashcam applications for $14.99. In today's inflationary environment and in the face of rising insurance premiums, this combined offering will bring important savings to small business owners. Moreover, the dashcam functionality will be valuable in our soon to be launched auto insurance product.” 

For more information about Driver Technologies’ and Fleetr’s partnership, please download the Driver App (Apple or Android app store) and the Fleetr App (Apple or Android app store) and visit their websites at drivertechnologies.com and fleetr.com. 

This is the fifth acquisition in 2022 for Landscape Workshop.

Landscape Workshop has acquired Burning Bush Landscape & Turf Care based in Atlanta, Georgia.

This is the fifth acquisition in 2022 for Landscape Workshop, which ranked No. 38 on Lawn & Landscape's Top 100 list last year.

“We are excited to have Burning Bush join our existing Atlanta operations. This acquisition increases our growth trajectory in the Atlanta market and allows us to combine our experience and expertise to provide top of the line customer service for our clients in the area," said CEO J.T. Price. “David and his wife Debbie have built a great reputation of delivering a high-quality product with excellent customer service. With David’s help, we look forward to continuing to build on what Burning Bush has worked so hard to accomplish.  Our shared values of providing exceptional service with a customer-first approach, makes this a valuable partnership for both companies and most importantly, our clients.”

As part of the transaction, Burning Bush owner David Stream is joining the Landscape Workshop Atlanta leadership team. Landscape Workshop’s Tim Christie will continue as general manager of Atlanta operations. 

“It has been a pleasure working with the Landscape Workshop team on this acquisition," Stream said. "We believe that with our combined resources and experience, we will be able to continue to deliver the exceptional quality and customer service that our customers are accustomed to. This deal will allow me to spend more time taking care of my customers and employees as we continue to grow in the Atlanta market."

The company plans on extending into multiple states in the near future.

Mariani Landscape has acquired seven family-owned companies and experienced 350% growth over the past 18 months, a record for the company.

Three of the acquired companies appeared on Lawn & Landscape’s 2022 Top 100 list, which is based off 2021 revenue: RP Marzilil, number 43 with $53.9 million in revenue; Designs by Sundown, tied at 71 with revenue of $36 million; and Berghoff Design, number 75 with 2021 revenue of $34.6 million.

CI Capital holds a majority investment in Mariani Landscape, but current Chairman, Frank Mariani, will remain 100% actively involved in the company. CI Capital previously owned SavaTree before selling to Apax in September of 2021.

The acquired companies are maintaining their brands and leadership teams.

“As we seek to create the best residential landscape company in the world, we are partnering with companies that are the best at what they do in their local markets. We trust them and fully support their management teams, and we add value by creating services that elevate their client and associate experiences,” said Mariani Landscape Chairman Frank Mariani.

“We didn’t want to replicate what we’ve seen in the commercial landscape industry, where companies were absorbed, and local management was removed. The companies that have joined us so far have set a great precedent that this is a business model that works well and benefits everyone.”

Bob Marzilli, president of RP Marzilli, added, “Companies that join Mariani Landscape will find they won’t lose their identity, and that they’re still in control of their destinies. When joining our group, owners remain an integral part of their company. They’re not simply selling their companies and leaving.”

One resource that the Mariani Landscape family of companies offers is what Mariani Landscape refers to as the “ultimate peer group”– a platform service in which leadership teams across companies can draw insights, share experiences and solve problems.

“The peer group that has been created through the Mariani family of companies is invaluable. Everyone brings an incredible amount of knowledge and experience to the table,” said Jeff Berghoff, president of Berghoff Design Group.

Charlie Noll, president and founder of Woodlawns Landscape Company in Chicago says the acquired companies all operate independently.

“We share resources and services, but the leadership team at Mariani trusts me to run my company, and doesn’t want to change that,” he says.

The new Mariani Landscape family of companies will also have a focus on green initiatives and landscaping best practices.

“Our industry hasn’t progressed at the rate of other industries with respect to adopting technology and prioritizing things like career growth,” said Matt Gramer, president of NatureWorks Landscape Services in Massachusetts. “We at Mariani plan to move the needle in that regard and set the tone for innovation for the industry.”

Mariani Landscape plans to continue proactively pursuing residential landscape companies that align with its core values, and is looking to expand into several new states in the coming months.

Mariani's focus is on family-owned companies, but they are open to having conversations with other companies, no matter their ownership structure. The company has created an email address, partner@marianilandscape.com, for interested parties to contact.