Veseris expands in turf and ornamental with acquisition of Tessman and Lynde companies

Veseris — a distributor of pest control, turf & ornamental, public health and vegetation management products — is expanding in the turf & ornamental and pool supply markets through the acquisition of The Tessman Company and The Lynde Company.

"Partnering with Tessman and Lynde is a natural next step for Veseris," said Veseris CEO Ken Bradley. "They bring decades of expertise and strong customer and vendor relationships. We also feel a strong cultural alignment...and are excited to welcome them into the Veseris family. This move allows us to deliver more products, expertise and innovative solutions to our growing customer base."

Established in 1950 and headquartered in St. Paul, Minnesota, Tessman is a wholesale distributor serving lawn care companies, snow removal professionals, landscapers, golf courses, athletic field managers, greenhouses and nurseries. It has warehouses in St. Paul, Minnesota; Sioux Falls, South Dakota; and Fargo, North Dakota, and offers various fertilizers, chemicals, grass seed, golf course supplies, greenhouse soils/plastics, landscape supplies and ice melters.

Founded in 1980, The Lynde Company is a wholesale distributor serving pool and spa industry professionals in Minnesota and surrounding areas.

Tessman and Lynde will continue to operate as they have, with day-to-day operations remaining business as usual during the transition.

Headquartered in Austin, Texas, Veseris serves professionals in the U.S., Canada and Mexico directly through more than 250 sales and service professionals at 77 locations and in Latin America and the Caribbean through a network of authorized dealer partners.

"Joining Veseris is an incredible opportunity for Tessman and Lynde," said Terry Reiten, president of The Tessman Company and The Lynde Company. "With Veseris’ resources and complementary product offering, we can better serve our customers while maintaining the special relationships that have been key to our success. I look forward to continuing with the company and contributing to this exciting chapter."