New Jacobsen dealer for mid-atlantic markets

Jacobsen, the Charlotte, NC based manufacturer of turf maintenance equipment, is excited to announce a new dealer for the sale of its turf maintenance equipment in the Maryland, Virginia and Delaware areas. Jacobsen is a Textron, Inc. (NYSE: TXT) company.
Horizon Distributors, Inc. (Horizon), a full-service distributor of landscape and irrigation products, has announced its expansion into the mid-Atlantic territories with the acquisition of the Jacobsen product line from G.L. Cornell Company.
“Horizon has a proven business model based around customer satisfaction. We are confident they will make significant strides in this market due to this commitment to customer service, highly experienced personnel and dedication to the golf and turf market,” said Ric Stone, Jacobsen’s Vice President of Sales.

About Jacobsen
With 90 years of experience in the turf maintenance industry, Jacobsen has built a legacy of precision craftsmanship, legendary quality of cut and unmatched expertise. Dedicated solely to delivering perfectly groomed turf, Jacobsen equipment is used on some of the finest golf courses, sports fields and other formal turf areas across the United States and the world, through an extensive distribution network and the international Ransomes brand. Additional information about the company can be found at www.jacobsen.com.

For further information please contact:
Glenn King, Marketing Communications Manager, Jacobsen
11108 Quality Drive, Charlotte, NC 28273
Tel: 704.504.4817 Email: gking@textron.com