Horizon Distributors, a full-service wholesale distributor of irrigation and landscape maintenance products, has acquired the assets of Wingate Supply, a Tampa, Fla.-based distributor of landscaping materials, hardscape and stone products. Wingate Supply operates one sales and distribution center in Tampa serving the southwest Florida market.
“Adding the Wingate Supply team and sales location to Horizon’s existing Florida sales centers enhances our presence in the fast-growing Tampa market and is a strong complement to last year’s addition of TWC Distributors to the Horizon South Florida presence,” said Jeffrey Clay, Horizon president.
Wingate Supply has served southwest Florida for more than 40 years and Odis Ward, Wingate Supply president, will stay on with the company.
“Joining the Horizon organization will enhance Wingate Supply’s customers’ growth opportunities with expanded product offerings, services and resources,” Ward said. “We appreciate the support from the many customers, vendors and dedicated employees that we have had the privilege of working with over the past 40 years. We are excited to begin working with the Horizon team to ensure a smooth transition and a strong combined business going forward.”
