Simplot Turf & Horticulture expands into southwest Florida market

J.R. Simplot Company announced the expansion of its turf and horticulture services into the southwest Florida market. The move will include the opening of a Simplot Turf & Horticulture location in the greater Fort Myers area.

Preparations are ongoing to provide services for customers by mid-summer. In the long term, the location will offer a full range of products and unique solutions to help golf course superintendents, landscapers and nursery managers.

"We look forward to our continued growth and maintain our commitment to providing insight and support to help customers meet their turf and horticulture goals," Simplot Turf & Horticulture general manager Barry MacBan said. "This location broadens our turf and horticulture reach, bringing more opportunity for success with products, services, and technological capabilities for customers."

The southwest Florida location will join the Simplot Turf & Horticulture team, delivering expertise to now 26 locations in 38 states across the United States.

As part of the entrance into the Florida marketplace, Simplot Turf & Horticulture has announced that Andy Engelbrecht will be the new regional sales representative servicing the golf market in the Fort Myers region.