First Canadian asset acquisition marks strategic entry into growing market for pest control leader
Terminix,
the world’s largest pest and termite control provider, announced today
its entry into the Canadian pest control market with the acquisition of
substantially all of the assets of Toronto-based Magical Pest Control.
Founded in 1997, Magical Pest Control is one of the largest pest control
companies in Ontario, specializing in commercial accounts and the
property management sector, while also treating residential customers.
Led by President Mark Joseph, the Toronto company served customers
throughout Ontario and eastern Canada. Terminix’s Toronto operations
will provide commercial and residential pest control services under the
Magical Pest Control name. Under Terminix’s leadership, Joseph will
continue to operate the business and work closely with the Terminix
Commercial team.
“Our acquisition of Magical’s operations marks an important strategic
opportunity to expand our business to the growing Canadian market,” said
Larry Pruitt, president of Terminix, a subsidiary of ServiceMaster, one
of the world’s largest residential service networks. “Magical’s
impressive focus on customer-centric service, innovation, as well as its
strong commitment to its team members, made for a perfect match as we
begin to establish the Terminix footprint in Canada.”
“When comparing companies with the resources to grow and improve
Magical, our top priority was making sure our customers and our
employees would be taken care of,” said Joseph. “We have a tradition of
providing exceptional service to uphold at Magical, and we were very
careful to select a company that would enhance our service offerings,
provide more opportunities for our associates, and maintain our
tradition. We’ve found that in Terminix.”
About Terminix
Terminix is the world’s largest pest control provider. Headquartered in
Memphis, Tenn., Terminix services approximately 3 million residential
and commercial customers in 47 states and 15 countries. Terminix
provides pest control services and protection against termites, rodents
and other pests threatening human health and/or safety. To learn more
about Terminix, visit www.Terminix.com.
About ServiceMaster
With a global network of more than 7,300 company-owned, franchise and
licensed locations, Memphis-based ServiceMaster is one of the world’s
largest residential service networks. The company’s high-profile brands
are Terminix, TruGreen, American Home Shield, ServiceMaster Clean, Merry
Maids, Furniture Medic and AmeriSpec. Through approximately 20,000
corporate associates and a franchise network that independently employs
an estimated 31,000 additional people, the ServiceMaster family of
brands provided services and products to approximately 8 million
customers during the last 12 months. The company’s market-leading brands
provide a range of residential and commercial services including termite
and pest control; lawn, tree and shrub care; home warranties and
preventative maintenance contracts; furniture repair; home inspections;
home cleaning; janitorial services; and disaster restoration. Go to www.servicemaster.com for
more information about ServiceMaster or follow the company at twitter.com/ServiceMaster or facebook.com/TheServiceMasterCo.
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