Ruppert Landscape Acquires Baltimore-Area Company

A R Star Services has been serving the Baltimore area for over 30 years, giving Ruppert an opportunity to expand in a market that’s been high on the priority list.

Ruppert Landscape, one of the largest landscape companies in the country, has just grown a little larger after acquiring A R Star Services, a Maryland-based company that provides commercial landscape management services.

Ruppert Landscape provides commercial landscape installation and management services from its 16 branch offices with locations in the metropolitan areas of Raleigh and Charlotte, NC; Philadelphia, PA; Washington, D.C.; Baltimore, MD; Richmond, VA; and Atlanta, GA.

A R Star’s current client base— primarily located in northern Baltimore County—represents a geographic area where Ruppert has wanted to expand.

A R Star has been doing business in the Baltimore area for over 30 years. Company owner Bob McElwain first approached Ruppert about acquiring his company in the summer of 2013. “I’ve always been a very hands-on owner,” said McElwain. “When I decided it was time to transition out of my business, Ruppert was the only company I considered approaching knowing that they would carry my business forward in a way consistent with how I operated for three decades.” McElwain will stay involved as a part-time consultant over the next six months to ensure a seamless transition.

The A R Star purchase includes equipment for sweeping. This will enable Ruppert to expand its services offered in the market, providing parking garage, street and parking lot sweeping.

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