AstroTurf has announced that it has acquired Atlantic Sports Group, a premier landscaper and artificial turf installer based in Canton, Massachusetts.
Atlantic Sports Group has been operational for over 21 years. It installs artificial grass and synthetic turf surfaces for sports, residential, and commercial clients across New England. The company has been a distributor of AstroTurf and SYNLawn brands for over 20 years.
Both AstroTurf and and SYNLawn are subsidiaries of the Sports Group.
According to a statement, Atlantic Sports Group’s operations and leadership, including Founder and President Scott Koesterich, will continue post-transaction and partner with AstroTurf and SYNLawn.
Philip Snider, Chief Operating Officer of AstroTurf, said, “We are delighted to welcome Atlantic Sports Group to our family. Scott has built strong relationships with the most well-known architect firms in New England throughout his 20 years as a business owner. From our past experiences with Scott, we have seen directly how instrumental he has been in overseeing countless sporting facilities throughout New England. We are energized by this acquisition and committed to leveraging the team’s expertise and relationships to bring the highest-quality sports surfacing solutions to more clients.”
George Neagle, President of SYNLawn, said, “Scott brings a unique approach to commercial sales in our industry, leveraging his years of experience as both a business owner and a landscape architect. His diverse background enables him to understand client needs from multiple perspectives, making him a key asset in driving our commercial business.”
Scott Koesterich, Founder and President of Atlantic Sports Group, said, “I am thrilled that the iconic AstroTurf brand acquired Atlantic Sports Group. This exciting acquisition represents a significant milestone for Atlantic Sports Group. I believe AstroTurf® and SYNLawn® are the most trusted partners in the industry. My team and I look forward to the new opportunities for growth and expansion resulting from our new ownership.”