Spark Dealer Group Completes Acquisition of Commercial Lawn Equipment in Lakeland, Florida

LAKELAND, Fla.--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Spark Dealer Group has completed the acquisition of Commercial Lawn Equipment, an outdoor power equipment dealer serving Lakeland and Central Florida. The transaction closed July 31. Terms were not disclosed.

The acquisition gives Spark a presence in Lakeland as the company builds out its Florida operations. Spark recently acquired Grass Pro Shop in Tampa and Lawn Equipment Center in Naples, where Spark also recently opened a new location.

Commercial Lawn Equipment serves landscape professionals, municipalities and homeowners across the Lakeland market. The dealership carries commercial mower, turf and handheld equipment from brands including Wright, Toro, Hustler, Ferris, Stihl, Echo and Shindaiwa, with more brands to be added.

“Closing on Commercial Lawn Equipment continues our rapid expansion across Florida,” said Jon Salinas, CEO of Spark Dealer Group. “With locations in Tampa, Sarasota, Bradenton, Naples, Belleview and now Lakeland, we can put more inventory in the state, build deeper relationships with manufacturers and give our stores more ways to solve problems for customers. We’ve built a strong presence along Florida’s Gulf Coast and are expanding into Central Florida, with plans to continue east. That coverage will help us serve customers across the state.”

Commercial Lawn Equipment will become part of Mowers Inc., Spark’s dealership operation in Florida. The Lakeland store will remain open throughout the transition, with equipment sales, parts and service continuing for existing customers.

“Commercial customers judge a dealership by what happens when they need something,” said Ray Harney, director of market development for Mowers Inc. in Florida. “Do we have the equipment? Yes. Can we get the part? Of course. Can we get their machine back to work? Definitely! Adding Lakeland gives us another place to execute for customers.”

With the addition of Commercial Lawn Equipment, Spark Dealer Group now operates 20 outdoor power equipment dealership locations.

About Spark Dealer Group

Spark Dealer Group is a long-term owner of independent outdoor power equipment dealerships across the United States. The company partners with local operators to maintain dealership identity while providing centralized support to strengthen operations over time.

About Commercial Lawn Equipment

Commercial Lawn Equipment is an outdoor power equipment dealer serving Lakeland and Central Florida. The dealership provides commercial mower, turf and handheld equipment to landscape professionals, municipalities and homeowners throughout the region.