Fahey Group to Focus on Expansion in Texas and California Green Technology Markets

McKINNEY, Texas – January 23, 2023 – Fahey Group, an innovative holdings company committed to growth in the green industry, has announced that it will concentrate on expanding its robotic mowing and related businesses in Texas and California to support the shift toward electric-powered solutions in those markets. As a result, Fahey Group will exit its hospitality businesses and lawn and garden supply businesses based in Ohio.

Fahey Group’s Robin Autopilot USA will continue to focus on its role as a leader in robotic mowing technology and the robotics-as-a-service (RaaS) platform. In Texas, the company plans to further expand in the dealership marketplace as well as invest in adjacent businesses. In California, Robin is launching an all-electric technology hub that will focus on software, electric hardware, and consolidation of the outdated dealership market to help the state convert to electric-powered equipment.

“We are committed to growth in the green industry, and by concentrating our efforts on Texas and California, we believe we can make the greatest impact in the conversion to all-electric solutions,” said Logan Fahey, Chief Executive Officer of Robin Autopilot and founder of Fahey Group. “However, this means we must exit our Ohio-based businesses so we can more fully dedicate our resources to expanding the robotic mowing business.”

A local operator based in Ohio, will take over the operation of Landmark Lawn and Garden Supply, which Fahey Group acquired in 2019. Oanest Bakery, located in the Cleveland, Ohio, campus district, will close. A critical decline in business since the beginning of the COVID-19 pandemic has made it no longer sustainable to operate the bakery. All employees at the bakery have been offered jobs in other businesses. 

“We thank all of our employees in Ohio for the great work they have done, and we are proud of the difference the bakery made in so many lives as a social enterprise offering second-chance employment opportunities,” Fahey said.

About Fahey Group

Fahey Group is a holdings company that is dedicated to being a leader in the green industry, including robotic mowing solutions. It owns and operates a series of companies including Fahey Advisors, Robin Autopilot USA and Coralview Technologies. In addition, Fahey Group holds equity positions in WorkplaceNext, an eSearch company.

About Robin Autopilot

Robin Autopilot's mission is to make lawn care eco-friendly and reliable while improving the health and appearance of commercial and consumer lawns using the power of autonomous lawnmowers. Through a subscription-based platform, member companies receive everything they need to run a robots-as-a-service (RaaS) business, including proprietary products (software, operating manual, robotic door for homes with fences, and more), as well as non-proprietary products (marketing program, training and support, and financing for robots and doors).

For more information, contact:

Ellen Bruno, Chief of Staff

574.524.0364

ebruno@faheygroup.com

Mowbot/Robin Autopilot partners with URSrobot – NEXMOW

URSrobot partner with Robin Autopilot to Offer NEXMOW, a Solution for Wire-Free Robotic Lawnmowers in the US

McKINNEY, Texas, March 28th, 2022 – Mowbot/Robin Autopilot, a leader in robotic mowing technology and robots-as-a-service (RaaS), is partnering with URSrobot, a leading service robot development company, to provide new robotic lawnmowing solutions to landscaping professionals throughout the United States. Mowbot/Robin Autopilot will be the exclusive US Solutions Distributor of the NEXMOW wire-free robotic lawnmower developed by URSrobot.

NEXMOW offers landscapers a new energy-efficient, environmentally friendly, timesaving, labor-saving, and cost-effective solution for lawn maintenance. NEXMOW features a six-hour run-time battery that is field replaceable, enabling day and night mowing. Its wire-free, virtual boundary lines allow for unlimited work zones so multiple robots can work in fleets to mow large terrain in half the time. Its premium mapping technology precisely defines the most efficient route and mows it reliably, allowing landscapers to “drop, map, mow and go” so they can spend less time mowing and more time on other things, such as growing their business.

The new partnership expands Mowbot/Robin Autopilot’s multi-manufacturer platform, which includes RaaS hardware and software, proprietary products such as robotic doors, and total-solution financing, marketing, training and other support so that landscape service providers have everything they need to run an effective RaaS business. Both URSrobot and Mowbot/Robin Autopilot share a solutions-based approach dedicated to serving people’s needs through disruptive technology.

“We are thrilled to partner with Mowbot/Robin Autopilot as our solutions distributor,” said Stephen Chen, Chief Executive Officer of URSrobot. “We believe the workflow management, service and support Mowbot/Robin Autopilot provides, combined with our NEXMOW wire-free robotic lawnmower, will accelerate the adoption of robotic mowing solutions by landscaping professionals.”

“We have seen an increase in demand from our clients for a ‘drop, map and mow’ robotic solution,” said Wayne Kreifels, Vice President of Mowbot/Robin Autopilot. “We are very excited about our partnership with URSrobot to provide NEXMOW as a new solution that many of our clients have been waiting for.”

About Mowbot/Robin Autopilot

Mowbot/Robin Autopilot’s mission is to make lawn care eco-friendly and reliable while improving the health and appearance of commercial and consumer lawns using the power of autonomous lawnmowers. Through a subscription-based platform, member companies receive everything they need to run a robots-as-a-service (RaaS) business, including proprietary products (software, operating manual, robotic door for homes with fences, and more), as well as non-proprietary products (marketing program, training and support, and financing for robots and doors).

About NEXMOW/URSrobot

URSrobot is a creative company concentrating on the development of service robots. Its team is passionate about creating a world living with “smart” gadgets and providing impressive experiences in using service robots, with a total-solution approach combining products and services. NEXMOW is a team of builders, thinkers and tinkerers who love robots that make life easier. Its leadership team has decades of experience in both commercial landscaping and autonomous robotics, and is united with a simple goal: to make lawn maintenance smarter.

Robin Autopilot Appoints Jonathan Pototschnik to Board of Directors

Dallas, TX – January 28th, 2021 – Robin Autopilot, a leader in the growing North American robotic mower and lawn maintenance market, announced today that Jonathan Pototschnik has been named to its Board of Directors.

Pototschnik is the chief executive officer and co-founder of Service Autopilot, a business automation and scheduling software solution for businesses in industries including lawn care, cleaning, and snow removal. He is also co-founder of CitiTurf, a full-service lawn care & pest maintenance company serving 9000 residential clients throughout North Dallas.

“In addition to his experience in founding and growing his own companies, Jonathan is a valued operations and marketing consultant who helps others in the industry grow their lawn care businesses,” said Logan Fahey, chief executive officer of Robin Autopilot. “His unique business perspective and unmatched expertise in the industry will be a valuable addition to our Board of Directors.”

About Robin Autopilot

Robin Autopilot mowers are battery-powered, programmable and energy- and cost-efficient. They can be used daily to keep a lawn trimmed to a precise length, resulting in a healthier, more attractive landscape, with pollution-reducing benefits equivalent to replacing two family cars with electric vehicles. This allows landscapers and lawn maintenance crews to deliver a more reliable, affordable, and eco-friendly lawn care solution, all for a price less than traditional gas- powered mowing. The automated mowers also offer significant cost savings for landscape service providers who are challenged by a lack of available workforce in many markets.

For more information, contact:

Ellen Bruno VP, Operations 574-524-0364

Robin Autopilot Year-End Review

Friends, 

For Robin Autopilot, 2020 was a pivotal year. We saw tremendous growth and progress, despite the challenges caused by Covid-19 and ever-changing market conditions. 

Perhaps most notably, our team successfully transitioned the business from a franchisor service platform to a software company focused on Robots as a Service (RaaS). This new business model will allow us to empower landscaping companies to offer the benefits of robotic mowing for a growing number of lawns throughout the country. 

All of our teams – Operations & Finance; Sales, Marketing & Business Development; Training & Support; and Software & Hardware Engineering – had a phenomenal year. In addition to transitioning our business model, we continued to strengthen our position as a market leader by evolving our technology offerings and expanding our value proposition to landscapers as well as our manufacturing partners.

Here are some of our most important accomplishments for the year:

·       As part of the business model transition, we launched the Powered by Robin™ platform during the first quarter, converting all franchises to subscribers, and enabling new landscapers to join the Robin platform through our subscription model.

·       We entered into a national partnership with Weed Man, USA, one of the largest lawn and garden companies in the world, to roll out robotics through their TurfBot brand.

·       We negotiated new supply agreements with all major manufacturers, allowing Robin to become a multi-manufacturer distributor for landscapers. 

·       Our sales team continued its focus on mid-market landscapers across the United States, adding more than 40 new subscribers in 2020, all in the landscaping sector. We also took our story throughout the country with our #robotroadshow, meeting with landscapers one-on-one.

·       Our training and support team launched Robin University, a comprehensive set of in-person and virtual instruction programs for running a successful RaaS business. We also implemented a two-day orientation training program to help new subscribers integrate Powered by Robin™, and we launched Robin Library, a full-service resource center for all things robotic, including user manuals, marketing guides, and tips and tricks.

·       Our hardware engineering team introduced our brand-new patented wire break finder, which allows landscapers and service providers to find breaks faster (including partial breaks) and improve accuracy.

·       We revamped our patented robotic door to address hardware issues and to prepare the door for mass manufacturing in the United States and China. We also certified our robotic door and added accessories to allow the door to work with products from all major manufacturers.

·       We launched a new e-commerce platform, which allows all subscribers to seamlessly purchase new equipment, parts, and accessories, and to finance their purchases at the click of a button. We also launched our first-of-its-kind agnostic fleet management system for managing all robots in one central system.

·       We introduced a new financing system, automating the entire loan management and origination functions for all subscribers (including legacy financing).

·       We developed a “white-labeled” website for new subscribers, allowing users to brand the site under their own guidelines and utilize our autonomous quoting functionality.

·       Our Board of Directors added two new independent members – Joseph Paul, CFO of Davey Tree, and Jonathan Pototschnik, co-founder of Service Autopilot and CitiTurf.

All of these accomplishments have laid the foundation for strong growth in the future, and we are optimistic about 2021. Our goals for this year include:

·       Delivering RaaS to a total of 150 mid-market landscapers on the Robin platform (with a heavy focus on the Dallas, Austin, San Antonio, Houston, and Atlanta areas).

·       Distributing more than 1,000 robotic doors in the United States and securing a PO for the European market.

·       Deploying (through our subscribers) 3,600 individual robotic units across the United States.

·       Launching a full-service e-learning system and advanced in-classroom curriculum.

·       Adding up to three new manufacturers to the Robin platform (with a focus on commercial-grade equipment).

·       Launching our newly patented wire break finder.

·       Releasing the new Powered by Robin™ software suite, to include Fleet Console for all manufacturers, Surveyor, Robin Forums, and full customer relationship management (CRM) integration.

Through these efforts, we are enabling landscapers and service providers alike to take advantage of RaaS to generate bottom-line impact, environmental change, and innovation across the green industry. As we continue to pursue this vision, we thank you and look forward to your ongoing support in 2021 and beyond. 

/L

 @loganefahey
CEO, Robin Autopilot, USA

Robin Autopilot Appoints Hiten Sonpal as Chief Product and Strategy Officer

Dallas, TX – November 2nd, 2020 – Robin Autopilot USA, a leading solution provider in the growing North American robotic mower and lawn maintenance market, announced today that it has appointed Hiten Sonpal as its chief product and strategy officer. Sonpal will lead Robin Autopilot’s product and software engineering functions and will oversee the company’s new investments and ongoing innovation efforts.

Sonpal has a strong background as a leader in global product development, technological innovation and engineering for the home robotics industry. He spent more than 15 years with iRobot, where he held several leadership roles in engineering, directed investments that advanced innovation at the company, and led efforts to decrease time to market. His most recent position was leader of iRobot’s lawn care program. Sonpal also is the founder of ParaMow/Outwork Robots. He earned a bachelor’s degree in computer engineering from the University of Evansville and is earning a master’s degree in computer science from Georgia Institute of Technology.

“Hiten will help guide Robin Autopilot’s efforts to be the technology leader in developing solutions for the growing robotic mowing industry, as we continue to develop our products and technology platform to accelerate adoption of robotic mowing within the US and bring the benefits of autonomous mowing to our landscaping customers,” said Logan Fahey, chief executive officer of Robin Autopilot. “With his broad experience in designing complex products, implementing organizational improvements and building exceptional teams, Hiten will be a strong addition to our team.”

About Robin Autopilot

Robin Autopilot’s software platform provides solutions to enable landscapers to begin offering robotic mowing to their customers by providing software to manage their fleet and jobs, training and educational materials for their staff and customers, marketing collateral to expand their customer base, and finally, innovative products to simplify the installation and management of robotic mowers. Robotic mowers are battery-powered, programmable, and energy- and cost- efficient. They can be used daily to keep a lawn trimmed to a precise length, resulting in a more attractive landscape with pollution-reducing benefits equivalent to replacing two family cars with electric vehicles. This allows landscapers and lawn maintenance crews to deliver a more reliable and eco-friendly lawn care solution than traditional gas powered mowing and also results in a healthier lawn.. The automated mowers also offer significant relief for landscape service providers who are challenged by a lack of available workforce in many markets.

For more information, contact:

Ellen Bruno
ellen@robinautopilot.com
574.524.0364

Robin Autopilot Appoints Davey Tree CFO Joseph Paul to Board of Directors

CLEVELAND, Ohio – September 14th, 2020 – Robin Autopilot USA, a leader in the growing North American robotic mower and lawn maintenance market, announced today that Joseph Paul, executive vice president and chief financial officer of The Davey Tree Expert Company, has been named to the Robin Autopilot Board of Directors. 

Paul has more than 30 years of financial experience. He joined Davey Tree as treasurer in 2005 and has been CFO of the company since 2013. Prior to joining Davey Tree, Paul was corporate controller for AccessPoint Openings, LLC, a holding company of distribution and manufacturing companies in the building products industry. He also served in various capacities including director of business expansion and integration at Applied Industrial Technologies, and he was an audit manager with Deloitte & Touche. He is a certified public accountant.

“Joe brings a strong financial background and a thorough knowledge of the lawn and landscaping industry, and our Board of Directors looks forward to benefitting from his insights and vision,” said Logan Fahey, chief executive officer of Robin Autopilot. “His appointment will enhance our already strong Board, which is guiding our efforts to make Robin Autopilot the leading innovator in the robotic mowing industry.”

About Robin Autopilot

Robin Autopilot mowers are battery-powered, programmable and energy- and cost-efficient. They can be used daily to keep a lawn trimmed to a precise length, resulting in a healthier, more attractive landscape, with pollution-reducing benefits equivalent to replacing two family cars with electric vehicles. This allows landscapers and lawn maintenance crews to deliver a more reliable, affordable, and eco-friendly lawn care solution, all for a price less than traditional gas-powered mowing. The automated mowers also offer significant cost savings for landscape service providers who are challenged by a lack of available workforce in many markets. 

For more information, contact:

Angie Avery, Robin Autopilot, USA
aavery@robinautopilot.com

Robin Robotic Doors Introduces Patented Guidance System That Opens New Doors for Robotic Mowers

IRVING, Texas – [September 10, 2020] – Robin Robotic Doors, a leading innovator in technology for the rapidly growing robotic mowing market, has introduced a new guidance system that enables robotic mowers to maneuver through smaller gates and tighter spaces.

Patent number 10,767,383, Ground Wire Guidance System for Robotic Vehicle with Doorway Access, was issued by the U.S. Patent and Trademark Office on September 8, 2020 to Robin Autopilot Legacy IP, LLC, doing business as Robin Robotic Doors. The guidance system works in conjunction with the company’s previously patented robotic lawn mower door, which allows mowers to move through fences securely and with ease.

The new technology consists of a perimeter switching system that enables robotic mowers to move through smaller doors than previously possible. Working with the Robin automated lawn mower door, the new switching system allows the mower to move through smaller openings in fences that separate backyards from front yards, for example, and then return to its charging base in the backyard. The lawn mower door senses the robot, unlocks, and then relocks itself after the robot has passed through to keep the backyard along with pets and children secure. The new guidance system also can assist the robotic mower in its navigation through tight spaces within the landscape.

The guidance system and door are available to all Robin Autopilot members. In addition, Robin Robotic Doors is selling its auto-locking robot doors with the new guidance system to other robotic mower manufacturers, retailers and service companies that want to purchase doors in volume. 

“Our goal is to be the leading innovator in the rapidly growing robotic mowing industry,” said Logan Fahey, board member of Robin Robotic Doors, and chief executive officer of Robin Autopilot Holdings LLC, the majority owner of Robin Robotic Doors. “We are excited to announce this latest enhancement to our automated door system, which expands the area that a single robotic mower can cover. Our development team continues to work on new technology that will further enhance our products and systems, and we expect to announce additional patents in the near future. This is truly an exciting time for the robotic mowing industry.”

About Robin Robotic Doors As pioneers in robotic mowing technology, Robin Robotic Doors has developed a portfolio of robotic door patents. This technology allows robotic mowers to operate in areas with obstacles such as fences and narrow passageways, and its patented robot doors allow robotic mowers to pass through fences and lock automatically to keep children and pets safe and enclosed areas of the property secure. For more information on purchasing these doors or licensing our robotic door technology, please contact Matthew Sekelick at doors@robinautopilot.com.

About Robin Autopilot Holdings

Robin Autopilot offers its customers a platform to enable landscapers to install, operate and manage robotic mowers from multiple manufacturers.  These robotic mowers are battery-powered, programmable, energy- and cost-efficient and are virtually silent when operating. They can be used daily to keep a lawn trimmed to a precise length, resulting in a healthier, more attractive landscape, with pollution-reducing benefits equivalent to replacing two family cars with electric vehicles. This allows landscapers and lawn maintenance crews to deliver a more reliable, affordable, and eco-friendly lawn care solution than traditional gas-powered mowing. The robotic mowers also offer a solution for landscape service providers who are challenged by a lack of an available and reliable workforce in many markets.

Contact Information:

Angie Avery
Robin Autopilot, USA
aavery@robinautopilot.com
214.586.0654

Fahey Group Sells Landmark Lawn and Garden Supply’s Strongsville Store to Kurtz Bros., Inc.

STRONGSVILLE, Ohio – February 13, 2020 – In a transaction between two of Northeast Ohio’s leaders in the lawn and garden sector, Fahey Group has sold its Landmark Lawn and Garden Supply store in Strongsville, Ohio to Kurtz Bros., Inc. Under the new ownership, the Strongsville store will change its name to Kurtz Bros., Inc.

The transaction does not include the Landmark Lawn and Garden Supply store in Avon, Ohio. That store will continue to be owned by Fahey Group and will continue to operate under the Landmark name.

Fahey Group has operated Landmark Lawn and Garden Supply since 2018 and acquired the company in 2019. During that time, it has worked to consolidate operations, improve profitability, and strengthen Landmark’s position for long-term sustainable growth. Fahey Group also owns Robin Autopilot, a rapidly growing pioneer in robotic mowers for the U.S. market, along with five other entities.

“Kurtz Bros., Inc. has a strong track record of successful operations in the lawn and garden sector, and that’s exactly what we were looking for in a buyer for the Strongsville store,” said Logan Fahey, founder of Fahey Group. “The transaction will strengthen Fahey Group’s position as an innovator in the lawn and garden market as we continue to focus our investment and resources on the robotics sector.”

“At Kurtz Bros., Inc., our highest priority is to provide outstanding products and services for Ohio’s landscaper and retail markets while protecting environmental interests,” said John Ziss, Jr., Executive Vice President of Kurtz Bros., Inc. The acquisition of the Landmark store in Strongsville continues Kurtz Bros., Inc.’s expansion of their landscape distribution footprint. “We are excited to continue the legacy the Fahey Group has created, by growing Landmark’s location in Strongsville into a premier destination for retail and wholesale landscape needs.”

About Fahey Group

Fahey Group is a holdings company that owns and operates a series of companies including Fahey Advisors, Robin Autopilot, USA, Landmark Lawn and Garden Supply, Landmark Automation, Fahey Hospitality Group, and Coralview Technologies.

About Kurtz Bros., Inc.

Since 1948, Kurtz Bros., Inc. has been a pioneer in caring for Ohio’s environment and natural resources. Using specialized techniques in resource management and sustainability, the company produces the finest landscape and garden supplies. With eight Northeast Ohio distribution centers in Avon, Akron, Garfield Heights, Hudson, North Canton, Norton, Valley View and Willowick, and three locations in Columbus, Kurtz Bros., Inc. offers quality landscape materials, and more to landscape professionals and homeowners.

For more information, contact:

Ellen Bruno
Chief Operating Officer, Fahey Group
574-524-0364
ebruno@faheygroup.com

Fahey Group Continues to Invest in Disrupting the Lawn and Garden Sector

• Acquires Landmark Lawn and Garden Supply, one of Northeast Ohio’s leading and

oldest suppliers of lawn and garden products

• Under new ownership, Landmark will increase its emphasis on eco-friendly products,

new technology and customized services

• Will also continue its long history of offering great wholesale products to contractors

CLEVELAND, Ohio – September 3rd, 2019 – Fahey Group, a Northeast Ohio-based holdings

company, has completed its acquisition of Landmark Lawn and Garden Supply, one of the region’s

leading suppliers of lawn and garden products and services for contractors, residents and cities.

Landmark has been operating under a management partnership with Fahey Group since 2018.

“This acquisition is the latest in a series of investments we are making to bring disruptive

innovation to the lawn and garden sector,” said Logan Fahey, founder of Fahey Group. “We are

excited about the future of the sector and the growth opportunities for the business as we

continue to build on Landmark Lawn and Garden Supply’s 85-year history of providing the

highest-quality products and services to consumers and contractors.”

Fahey Group also recently acquired Robin Autopilot, a rapidly growing pioneer in robotic

mowers for the U.S. market that is changing the future of the landscape services industry.

Under Fahey Group’s ownership, Landmark will provide enhanced value to customers by

offering the newest and best organic and eco-friendly lawn and garden products, along with more

customized services, such as advanced home delivery of propane and other products. In addition,

new technology will be introduced to streamline the ordering systems in Landmark’s stores.

Founded in 1934, Landmark Lawn and Garden Supply operates stores in Strongsville and Avon,

Ohio. Ellen Bruno, Chief Operating Officer of Landmark, said, “We are confident that this

transaction will result in exciting new opportunities for the business and our customers.

Landmark Lawn and Garden Supply will be well-positioned to lead the Northeast Ohio lawn and

garden market toward a bright future, based on Logan Fahey’s vision for the business.”

About Fahey Group

Fahey Group is a holdings company that owns and operates a series of companies including

Fahey Advisors, Robin Autopilot, Landmark Lawn and Garden Supply, Landmark Automation,

Total Property Contracting, and Chaplais and Fahey. The firm takes an innovation-led approach

to helping businesses solve problems, grow and realize their goals. It is passionate about

addressing challenges head-on and delivering results that last.

About Landmark Lawn and Garden Supply

Landmark Lawn and Garden Supply Inc. has provided Northeast Ohio residents, contractors and

cities with quality products and services since 1934 and is the “One Stop Shop” for all lawn and

garden supply needs. Landmark offers a full line of bulk landscaping materials such as mulch,

soil, stone, gravel and sand, along with bagged mulch, topsoil, soil conditioners, fertilizers, weed

controls, propane, firewood, salt and birdseed. Landmark also carries a full line of “Do It

Yourself” lawn and garden products.

For more information, contact:

Ellen Bruno

574-524-0364

ebruno@faheygroup.co

Fahey Group Acquires Robin Autopilot, a Rapidly Growing Innovator in Robotic Mowing Technology

CLEVELAND, Ohio – July 7th, 2019 – A Cleveland-based group led by entrepreneur Logan Fahey is making a key investment in innovative robotics technology that is changing the future of the landscape services industry. Fahey Group, LLC has acquired Robin Autopilot, a rapidly growing pioneer in robotic mowers for the U.S. market.

Robin Autopilot mowers are battery-powered, programmable and energy- and cost-efficient. They can be used daily to keep a lawn trimmed to a precise length, resulting in a healthier, more attractive landscape, with pollution-reducing benefits equivalent to replacing two family cars with electric vehicles. The automated mowers also offer significant cost savings for landscape service providers who are challenged by a lack of available workforce in many markets.

Founded in 2015 by Justin Crandall and Bart Lomont, Robin Autopilot operates through 15 franchisees in 12 states and has more than 1,000 customers with robotic mowers in use. Landmark Automation, a Fahey Group company, owns and operates the franchises in Cleveland, Ohio, and Tampa, Florida. Cleveland now has the largest single concentration of robotic mowers in the United States with more than 150 active mowers, and another 50 pre-sold. 

Following the acquisition, Robin Autopilot will move its headquarters from Dallas to Cleveland. It also will continue its partnership with Cleveland-based MTD Products Inc., a worldwide leading producer of outdoor power equipment. MTD produces the robotic mowers and is an original investor in Robin Autopilot.

“Headquartering the company in Cleveland where both Landmark and MTD are located can help streamline our service and deployment collaboration as we continue to expand the business and bring this technology to new markets,” said Logan Fahey, who will be Chief Executive Officer of the company. “In addition to our strong management team, the deal is backed by investors who have scaled similar businesses and believe robotic mowing represents the future of landscaping services.”

About Robin Autopilot

Robin Autopilot is the world’s first robotic lawn maintenance franchise, combining proven robotic mowing technology with highly professional installers and lawn maintenance crews to deliver a more reliable, affordable, and eco-friendly lawn care solution, all for a price less than traditional gas-powered mowing. A typical subscription service for the robotic mowers costs about $19 per week for consumers. This fee includes installation, maintenance, GPS tracking, wire repairs and theft protection. The mowers operate two to three hours a day.

About The Fahey Group

Fahey Group is a holdings company that owns and operates a series of companies including Fahey Advisors, Robin Autopilot, Landmark Lawn and Garden Supply, Landmark Automation, Total Property Contracting, and Chaplais and Fahey. The firm takes an innovation-led approach to helping businesses solve problems, grow and realize their goals. It is passionate about addressing challenges head-on and delivering results that last.

Landmark Automation Introduces Robin Autopilot Robotic Mowing Service to the Tampa Market

TAMPA, Florida and CLEVELAND, Ohio – December 12, 2018 – Landmark Automation is launching the Robin Autopilot lawn mowing service in Tampa, Florida, this month, as it continues to lead the way with disruptive robotic technology for the landscaping sector.

As seen on ABC’s Shark Tank,, Robin Autopilot is a full-service lawn maintenance solution that uses robotic lawn mowers that are battery-powered and emissions-free. The robots are quiet, can mow in the rain, and can be programmed for precise daily cutting for a greener, healthier lawn. Similar in concept to the highly popular robot vacuum cleaners that growing numbers of consumers are using in their homes, the Robin Autopilot mowers are eco-friendly, reliable and affordable. Robin Autopilot crews also use eco- friendly battery-powered edgers, trimmers, and blowers.

“With annual revenues of $93 billion and more than 1 million employees, the landscape services industry is a large market that has seen little to no innovation in the past several decades,” said Logan Fahey, Chief Executive Officer of Landmark Automation. “This is about to change with the introduction of Robin Autopilot. We believe this technology will provide a solution for landscape services to expand their businesses without over- extending their available workforce, while offering homeowners superior, reliable, and environmentally safe lawn maintenance.”

In addition to providing an alternative to gas-burning, pollution-emitting lawn mowers, the Robin Autopilot is a low-cost solution for consumers. Rather than having to buy an expensive mower, customers purchase a subscription service that costs as little at $19 per week and includes installation, maintenance, GPS tracking, wire repairs, and theft protection.

“We are excited to be partnering with Landmark Automation to offer this service in the Tampa area along with Northeast Ohio,” said Justin Crandall, Chief Executive Officer of Robin Autopilot. “Robin gives our customers a powerful way to limit air and noise pollution and keep their lawns looking fresh-cut every day, while helping bring about meaningful environmental change through their choice of lawn care service.”

About Robin Autopilot

Robin Autopilot is the world’s first robotic lawn maintenance franchise, combining proven robotic mowing technology with highly professional installers and lawn maintenance crews to deliver a more reliable, affordable, and eco-friendly lawn care solution, all for a price less than traditional gas-powered mowing. Its fully electric robotic lawn care service can reduce as much pollution every week as replacing two family cars with electric vehicles. Robin Autopilot has been featured on ABC’s Shark Tank, CBS This Morning, and as part of TechCrunch Disrupt’s Startup Battlefield. Customers can sign up for robotic service at www.robinautopilot.com.

About Landmark Automation

Landmark Automation is a partnership of The Fahey Group, Landmark Lawn and Garden Supply Inc., and Total Property Contracting, all based in Northeast Ohio. Landmark Automation introduced the Robin Autopilot robotic mower service to Northeast Ohio customers in November. Business consultant, entrepreneur, and innovator Logan Fahey developed Landmark Automation to focus on automating the landscape service industry through disruptive technologies such as Robin Autopilot.

For more information, contact:

Ellen Bruno, VP, Operations, Fahey Group 574.524.0364 ellen.bruno@faheyadvisors.com media@faheyadvisors.com

The Fahey Group Partners with Landmark Lawn and Garden Supply

Landmark Lawn and Garden Supply to Focus on Growth Markets, Adds Robotic Mowers to Its Product Line

• Forms management partnership with The Fahey Group

• Announces closing of Westlake/Bay Village store to focus on growing Avon and Strongsville locations

• Will offer Robin Autopilot robotic mowers for the 2019 season

Strongsville, Ohio – October 3, 2018 – Landmark Lawn and Garden Supply, one of Northeast Ohio’s leading suppliers of lawn and garden products and services for contractors, residents and cities, is taking several steps to better serve its customers and drive future growth.

The company has formed a partnership with The Fahey Group, which will manage the business, led by Logan Fahey, founder of the Fahey Group. Logan Fahey has successful operating and consulting experience across multiple industries, including retail businesses and start-ups. He has advised small businesses in the areas of social impact, marketing and sales, and overall operational management.

Landmark intends to continue to expand its ability to serve all of its customers and grow for the future. To concentrate its efforts on the growing markets in Avon and Strongsville, Ohio, the company will close its Westlake/Bay Village store on November 1, 2018. Customers of that store will continue to be served by the Avon store, which is only a 10 to 15 minute drive from Westlake and Bay Village. In addition, Westlake/Bay Village customers will be offered several incentives, including delivery from the Avon store at the same cost, free delivery to job sites for contractors, and free delivery online for all retail products. All deliveries to the Westlake and Bay Village area will be from the Avon location, and customers will still be able to call the existing Westlake/Bay Village number.

“Closing the store was a difficult decision to make,” said Gary Smith, President of Landmark. “However, Avon and Strongsville are experiencing faster growth in residential construction, and we have decided to focus our resources on our locations in those markets. We are committed to providing our Westlake and Bay Village area customers with the same high level of service as always, and we see an exciting future ahead for our business under the strong management of Logan Fahey and The Fahey Group.”

Additionally, Landmark Automation (a partnership between The Fahey Group, Landmark Lawn and Garden and Total Property Contracting) is partnering with Robin Autopilot to offer robotic mowers to customers in Northeast Ohio. As seen on ABC’s Shark Tank, the Robin Autopilot is a robotic lawn mower service that is battery-powered and emissions-free. The robots are quiet, can mow in the rain, and can be programmed for precise daily cutting for a greener, healthier lawn. Landmark will offer Robin Autopilot for pre-buy beginning November 1 for the 2019 season. Customers will be able to visit either of Landmark’s stores in Strongsville or Avon for a demonstration or visit cleveland.robinautopilot.com for more information. 

“Robotic mowers are an exciting part of the future of lawn care, and Landmark is committed to helping our customers purchase, install and maintain them,” Fahey said. “This new offering will complement Landmark’s existing full line of lawn products, tools and services, and will strengthen our capability to be the one-stop shop for all of our customers’ lawn and garden supply needs. We have a tremendous customer base, a trusted brand and a long history of serving contractors and homeowners in the Northeast Ohio market. With the expansion of our offerings and the consolidation of our stores, the company is well-positioned for growth.” 

About Landmark Lawn and Garden

Landmark Lawn and Garden Supply Inc. has provided Northeast Ohio residents, contractors and cities with quality products and service for over 81 years, and is the “One Stop Shop” for all lawn and garden supply needs. Landmark offers a full line of bulk landscaping materials such as mulch, soil, stone, gravel and sand, along with bagged mulch, topsoil, soil conditioners, fertilizers, weed controls, propane, firewood, salt and birdseed. Landmark also carries a full line of “Do It Yourself” lawn and garden products.

About The Fahey Group

The Fahey Group owns and operates retail bakeries in St. Petersburg, Florida, a landscaping automation company in Cleveland, Ohio, and a robust management consulting practice based in Cleveland. The firm takes an innovation-led approach to helping businesses solve problems, grow and realize their goals. It is passionate about addressing challenges head-on and delivering results that last.

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