Heritage Landscape Supply Group Inc., McKinney, Texas, has acquired Green Velvet, a wholesaler of fertilizer, seed, sod and other turf and ornamental products located in Bellbrook, Ohio.
Green Velvet was founded in 1959 by Ray and Mary Tischer. Today, the company is run by the couple’s son, Randy Tischer, and his wife, Beth Tischer.
The company maintains a team of over 40 employees and operates out of four locations across Southwest and Central Ohio.
“We are honored to welcome the Tischer family and the entire Green Velvet team to the Heritage family of companies,” says Matt Dermott, president of Heritage. “Green Velvet is a perfect complement to our existing Wolf Creek branches in Ohio and greatly increases our presence in the agronomics/turf and ornamental product categories. The Tischer family has built an outstanding family business that embodies loyal customer service with operational integrity, and we are delighted to have them on our team.”
Randy Tischer will continue to lead Green Velvet alongside General Manager Nick Janovich to ensure continuity and consistency for customer and supplier partners.
“For the last 63 years Green Velvet has earned a reputation for providing exceptional service, trusted advice and dependable products to landscape professionals, sports turf managers and golf course superintendents throughout the Midwest,” says Randy Tischer. “As we look toward the future, our newfound partnership with Heritage will allow us to continue doing what made us successful while providing growth opportunities for both our company and our employees. We are thrilled to have found a partner in Heritage that shares our commitment to customer service and will protect the legacy our dedicated team has created over the years.”
