Swingle was recently recognized by Lawn & Landscape magazine as one of the largest landscape companies in North America.
Swingle Lawn, Tree & Landscape Care ranked 71 on the 2015 Lawn & Landscape Top 100 list, which was published in May and sponsored by Toro. This prestigious list showcases the largest firms in North America.
“Our Top 100 list includes some of the best and brightest leaders in the landscape industry,” says Lawn & Landscape Editor and Associate Publisher Chuck Bowen. “These companies have achieved a level of growth that very few others can claim.”
The Lawn & Landscape Top 100 is based on 2014 revenue from landscape profit centers, and is reported by each company listed. Companies on the Top 100 list earned total revenue in 2014 of $8,026,808,707. That’s $776,283,627 more than in 2013 – an increase of 11 percent. Companies on the list reported total employment (seasonal plus year-round employees) of 86,255 people. The list comprises 97 companies in 31 states and three firms in Canada.
“We’re proud to sponsor this annual ranking that recognizes landscape contractors who are at the top of their industry,” says David Alkire, vice president, residential and landscape contractor businesses at the Toro Company. “Innovative thinking is key to growth, and we support companies like these that are finding new ways to be successful every day.”
This year’s list was compiled by Lawn & Landscape editors during the spring of 2015.
ABOUT THE TORO COMPANY
The Toro Company (NYSE: TTC) is a leading worldwide provider of innovative solutions for the outdoor environment including turf, snow and ground engaging equipment, and irrigation and outdoor lighting solutions. With sales of $2.2 billion in fiscal 2014, Toro’s global presence extends to more than 90 countries. Through constant innovation and caring relationships built on trust and integrity, Toro and its family of brands have built a legacy of excellence by helping customers care for golf courses, landscapes, sports fields, public green spaces, commercial and residential properties and agricultural fields. For more information, visit www.toro.com.
ABOUT LAWN & LANDSCAPE
Lawn & Landscape is the leading b2b publication serving the $70-billion landscape and lawn care industry. With a suite of services – including a monthly print edition, dozens of enewsletters, native iOS apps and events – L&L provides landscape business owners with the research, insight and analysis to help them grow their companies.
ABOUT GIE MEDIA
GIE Media Inc. is a leading b2b media company serving some 17 different industries through print and digital magazines, websites, e-newsletters, apps, conferences, reference books and other media platforms.
