New owner for Redwoods

By Laura Marcus, Nursery World, 14 August 2008

A leading broker in the UK nursery market is expanding its business after being bought by BBTA, a group of entrepreneurs.

Redwoods Dowling Kerr has been selling nurseries for over 30 years. It is hoped the acquisition will help Redwoods capitalise on the growth in the nursery sector. The brokers have sold four nurseries since the beginning of July, with one going for £1.85 million. Redwoods also steered the sale of a 54-place London nursery to Happy Child Nursery Group. BBTA chairman Stuart Middleton, said, 'Redwoods has an excellent reputation. The purchase of this well-established brand will further cement its position as the number one choice...

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