CLEVELAND AND PHILADELPHIA AREA
Andrew’s has deep roots in Chester County, Pennsylvania, and was founded in 2001 by Andrew Gabries, who began mowing lawns after school when he was a teenager. Gabries and his wife Kara have since grown the business into a full-service landscaping company with 40 employees that provides superior service to hundreds of commercial, multi-family, and residential clients.
The purchase of Andrew’s Lawn & Landscaping strengthens Schill’s presence in eastern Pennsylvania, complementing its previous acquisition of Strauser Nature’s Helpers, which has operations in the state.
By joining the Schill family of companies, Andrew’s team members and clients gain greater resources and support by leveraging Schill’s expertise and reach in the landscaping industry, economizing resources, and combining systems for operations to deliver exceptional customer service. Andrew’s Lawn & Landscaping will maintain its brand and market presence in the Philadelphia region.
“Andrew and Kara have built a thriving business through exceptional service and a highly respected and trustworthy reputation, and we are thrilled to add the Andrew’s team to our service area in the Chester County and Delaware County region,” said Jerry Schill, Founder and CEO of Schill Grounds Management. “Together we are a stronger full-service grounds management provider, and we can provide an even better experience for our clients and employees.”
Partnering with Schill allows Andrew’s to leverage a network of 30 service base locations across the upper Midwest and Mid-Atlantic regions to meet the needs of customers with numerous locations. The 40 employees of Andrew’s bring Schill’s total headcount to about 1,450 people.
“Joining forces with Schill gives Andrew’s new scale and resources so we can enhance service to our customers and create new opportunities for employees,” said Andrew and
Kara Gabries. “We are proud to become part of the Schill network as we remain engaged with the business, share insight, and help raise the bar across the organization.”
Schill is driving consolidation in the fragmented landscaping industry by creating an “owner’s network” model that provides continuity and smoother integration by keeping former owners involved in operating the business, providing strategic direction, and sharing best practices. The company has made 16 acquisitions since 2021, and continues to look for new partners.
Schill Landscape Collective is a leading platform for year-round commercial landscaping and snow and ice removal services for multi-family, retail, office, mixed-use, distribution centers, healthcare and industrial properties of all sizes located in the Upper Midwest, Great Lakes, and Mid-Atlantic regions. The Cleveland, Ohio-based company was founded in 1993 by Jerry Schill, who serves as the Company’s President and CEO. Over the last three decades, Schill has grown to over 30 branches and services thousands of properties across Ohio, Kentucky, Pennsylvania, Illinois, Indiana, West Virginia and Ontario, Canada.