READING, Pa. — Rentokil North America announced the acquisition of California-based Access Exterminator Service. The acquisition, finalized in March, expands the company’s footprint in Southern California and will join the area’s Western Exterminator brand.
"It is a pleasure to welcome Access Exterminator Service to our Rentokil North America family,” said John Myers, President and CEO of Rentokil North America. "Russ Stribling and Roger Sonnefeld have done a great job growing this business in Southern California, and we look forward to serving their loyal customer base.”
Access Exterminator Service was founded in 1998 by Stribling, with Sonnefeld joining in 2001 and provides commercial and residential services to a strong customer base. Access Exterminator Service serves the California counties of Ventura, Los Angeles, Orange, San Bernardino, Riverside and San Diego.
“It’s been an honor to grow Access Exterminator and serve our loyal customers,” said Stribling, co-owner of Access Exterminator. “We’re thrilled to join Rentokil and Western Exterminator with their strong legacy of enhancing the lives of their employees and customers.”
Kemp Anderson Consulting acted as exclusive financial advisor to Access Exterminator Service.
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