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Aegion Corp. acquires water pipeline service company Culy Inc.
Aegion Corporation announced the acquisition of Culy Inc., a company that delivers assessment, maintenance and installation services for water and wastewater pipelines across the Midwest and Southeast.
UI Awards ’24 finalists announced
(UI) — The annual Underground Infrastructure Awards (UIA), the most comprehensive and prestigious program to recognize outstanding performance and technology for the entire underground infrastructure industry, has announced the finalists for the 2024 awards.
BAM-I, UESI to host five-day utility investigation school in Miami in 2024
The Buried Asset Management Institute – International announced that the 21st ASCE UESI / BAMI-I UIS School will be hosted from February 5-9, 2024, in Miami, Florida.
Williams acquires Gulf Coast natural gas storage, pipeline assets for $1.95 billion
The transaction includes six underground natural gas storage facilities located in Louisiana and Mississippi with total capacity of 115 billion cubic feet, as well as 230 miles of gas transmission pipeline and 30 pipeline interconnects to attractive markets, and connections to Transco, the nation’s largest natural gas transmission pipeline.
Carolina Water Service to improve Carteret Country water system with new acquisition
In 2017, the North Carolina's State Water Infrastructure Authority estimated the state was facing up to $26 billion in water and wastewater infrastructure needs over 20 years.
Southwest Gas Holdings appoints utility industry veteran as CEO of Centuri Group
Bill Fehrman brings decades of utility operation leadership experience, including most recently having served as President and Chief Executive Officer of Berkshire Hathaway Energy.
DQE Communications to expand fiber infrastructure with GI Partners' strategic investment
GI Partners, a leading investor in data infrastructure businesses, announced that it has signed an agreement to acquire DQE Communications from its parent company, Pittsburgh-based Duquesne Light Holdings Inc.
Condux International appoints James Radous III as CEO
(UI) — Condux International announced the appointment of James J (Jim) Radous III as chief executive officer (CEO) on Dec. 19. Radous, formerly chief revenue officer at Condux, is an accomplished business leader with extensive domestic and international experience.
Chesapeake Utilities to double Florida natural gas infrastructure with Florida City Gas acquisition
Approximately 60% of the company's upcoming five-year capital investment plan will be allocated to Florida, including investments related to pipeline replacement programs, expansions to support customer growth and increased transmission capabilities to reach new developments and support increased demand.
ABB to support electrical utility sector with new U.S. manufacturing facility
ABB Installation Products broke ground on its new manufacturing facility in Albuquerque, New Mexico, to meet increased demand for ABB’s leading Elastimold cable accessory solutions used to improve grid-hardening through cable undergrounding to help power millions of homes, businesses and communities.
American Pipeline Supplies amplifies role in trenchless technology sector with strategic partnership
The milestone marks a continued commitment by APS to amplify their role as a leader in the trenchless pipe repair & Cured-in-Place-Pipe (CIPP) lining industry.
Cadiz completes Northern Pipeline acquisition with BLM approval
BLM's approval of the ROW grant to Cadiz completes the company's acquisition of the 220-mile pipeline from El Paso Natural Gas and will allow the company to advance project development on several fronts.
Yanmar celebrates 30 years of zero tail swing ViO excavators working safely in tight locations
(UI) — With the launch of the ViO series in 1993, Yanmar Compact Equipment popularized the zero tail swing excavator concept – revolutionizing the ability to work safely in confined locations.
NV5 awarded engineering contract for water, sewer services in San Joaquin County
NV5 was selected for a three-year, $2 million engineering plan review contract by the Mountain House Community Services District (MHCSD). MHCSD is a special district in San Joaquin County, California that provides services including flood control, water and sewer services for the community.
Missouri American Water to invest $8.4 million in water system upgrades with Ironton acquisiton
The company has committed to investing $8.4 million over the next 10 years to upgrade Ironton’s water and wastewater systems to achieve regulatory compliance and improve reliability and water quality.
Foley Products acquires Florida underground infrastructure manufacturer Coastal Precast
With this acquisition, Foley will be able to offer a full range of pipe and precast products in the Southwest Florida market.
ISCO Industries expands HDPE offering with Infinity Plastics acquisition
(UI) — ISCO Industries has announced the acquisition of Infinity Plastics, a leading manufacturer of HDPE piping products, marking a strategic move to broaden its footprint and manufacturing capacity.
Reline America, East Coast Infrastructure partner to expand UV-GRP Alphaliner network
(UI) — This partnership will bring UV-GRP lining to the Tidewater region, making East Coast Infrastructure a one-stop shop for infrastructure assessment and rehabilitation.
CGA publishes telecom white paper on preventing utility damage trends
(UI) — Based on research among telecommunications stakeholders, CGA’s new research points to the sector’s impact on the U.S. damage prevention system as a whole and recommends key actions telecom organizations can take to drive damages down.
Fiber Broadband Association brings fiber broadband education to rural North Carolina communities
Partnering with broadband internet provider Fybe, the two organizations will leverage the OpTIC Path course to produce a pipeline of expertly-trained fiber broadband technicians that will connect rural communities to high-quality fiber broadband networks.
CASE Construction Equipment dealer expands along Gulf Coast
Lee Tractor will sell and service the full lineup of CASE heavy, compact and subcompact equipment and attachments.
New Jersey American Water agrees to purchase Salem, N.J., water and sewer system
(UI) — New Jersey American Water signed an agreement on Nov. 30 to acquire the water and sewer system of Salem, N.J., for $18 million. This municipally owned system serves more than 2,300 customers.
Plastics Pipe Institute selects 20-year curriculum veteran to lead education committee
The Plastics Pipe Institute, Inc. appointed Jason McKinnon, Director of Engineering Services, Viega, LLC (Broomfield, CO), as the chair of its education committee.
Fort Point Capital invests in sewer rehabilitation company Visu-Sewer
Headquartered in Pewaukee, WI, Visu-Sewer has served municipalities and commercial customers for 50 years with a comprehensive range of rehabilitation and maintenance services.
Aegion, Trenchless Technology Center to hold CIPP seminar in Washington
Titled “Environmental Updates Around CIPP,” the seminar will subjects such as UV vs. Standard CIPP, a presentation on styrene, and a roundtable discussion, where attendees are encouraged to bring a CIPP-related topic to discuss.
Kinetic to lay over 440 miles of fiber optic cables in Colquitt County
Kinetic will use about $21.4 million in state grant money from the federal government. The company will invest $11.1 million and cover any cost overruns.
MDU Resources to expand electric, natural gas utilities, pipeline businesses with $2.8 billion investment
MDU Resources intends to become a pure-play regulated energy delivery business consisting of electric and natural gas utilities and a natural gas pipeline business.
NV5 Global to support New Jersey utility projects with $17 million contracts
NV5 will deliver engineering services for a variety of critical areas, including metering and regulation (M&R) station upgrades, gas transmission main replacements involving trenchless technologies, gas facility structural support solutions, and feasibility route studies.
United Rentals recognized for achievements in veteran career development
United Rentals, Inc. is the recipient of the following three awards: 2023 HIRE Vets Medallion Award, 2024 Military Friendly Employer, Gold and 2023 Military Times Best for Vets.
Northeast fiber contractor Waveguide rebrands as Centerline
(UI) — Waveguide Solutions LLC, a turnkey fiber optic communications company based in Nashua, New Hampshire, announced that it will begin doing business as Centerline.
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- Indiana American Water to gain 8,000 water customers with Silver Creek Water acquisition
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- Federal judge finds Flint, Mich, in contempt over lead water pipe crisis