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PRESS RELEASE
PERRY, GA, March 23, 2011 –Chris Boyd, President of Utility Service, and Ryan Simpson, President of Simpson Sandblasting and Special Coating, Inc., announce an alliance of the two companies for serving the potable water markets in the western states.
This alliance recognizes the knowledge, experience and diversity of Simpson Sandblasting as well as the quality of work and exceptional safety records. Certifications from the SSPC (Steel Structure Painting Council) for both QP1 and QP2 and by MBE (Minority Business Enterprise issued by the SCMBDC -- Southern California Minority Business Development Council) attest to both superior quality of work and prestigious market reputation. Additionally, Simpson received the 2009 Steel Tank of the Year Award, recognition from the Steel Tank Institute. The Institute judges tanks nationally for this annual award. Simpson Sandblasting specializes in sandblasting and painting water storage reservoirs, pump stations, clarifiers, digesters, bridges, concrete reservoirs, water treatment plants as well as elevated and petroleum tanks. Simpson is based in Riverside, California. More details are available at simpsonsandblasting.com.
In this alliance Simpson Sandblasting shall exclusively supply sand blasting and coating services for the water tank renovations provided by Utility Service in the western states. Utility Service began business in 1963 and covers most of the 48 contiguous states with plans to expand into remaining states. Utility Service’s headquarters, located in Perry, Georgia, is the epicenter of ten service center facilities strategically located nationally. Over forty sales representatives serve from their respective territorial sales offices.
PRESS RELEASE
UTILITY SERVICE ACQUIRES JPI PAINTING OF POLAND, OH
Acquisition strengthens capabilities in northeastern US
PERRY, GA, May 26, 2010 – Utility Service Co., Inc., the nation’s leading supplier of water storage tank maintenance services, announced today that it has completed the acquisition of JPI Painting, Inc. of Poland, Ohio. JPI Painting is dedicated to the rehabilitation of water storage tanks, steel structures and silos – specializing in the application of linings for a variety of industries.
“We are extremely pleased to welcome the employees and clients of JPI Painting to the Utility Service organization,” said Chris Boyd, president of Utility Service. “JPI’s skilled, reliable employees have established an excellent reputation over the years.”
The company conducts business in Connecticut, Delaware, Illinois, Massachusetts, New Jersey, New York, North and South Dakota, Ohio, Pennsylvania, Rhode Island, South Carolina, and West Virginia. According to Boyd, JPI Painting complements and supports Utility Service sales efforts in the area. “They have a solid and growing baseline business that we believe will immediately support our sales effort to grow our business in the northeast,” said Boyd.
Utility Service provides water tank maintenance services for more than 2,000 municipalities and private utilities throughout the United States, with a high concentration of clients in the southeast. The acquisition of JPI Painting, plus the acquisition of Merithew Incorporated of Massachusetts last year, enables Utility Service to establish much stronger capacity in the northeast.
“JPI Painting Inc provides us with a strategic production capacity in the northeast area, where Utility Service is actively engaged in a significant business development effort,” added Joel Tache, Senior Vice President of Strategy for Utility Service Company. “They have developed excellent relationships with municipalities and all key stakeholders by successfully completing large and complex projects over the years and we fully expect to be able to leverage some of these relationships to sell new tank maintenance programs and expand our business in this part of the country.”
Under the terms of the agreement, the entire JPI Painting management team will remain in place. “We are very excited about joining Utility Service and we believe this acquisition will provide our employees an excellent opportunity to grow,” said Angelo Missos, President & Co-owner of JPI Painting.
“We are convinced that the combination of our talent, technology, expertise and commitment with the financial and technical strength of Utility Service will give us greater access to the marketplace and significant growth perspectives.” Added Dean Marantis, Vice President & Co-owner of JPI Painting.
Press Contacts:
Mike Lewis - 478-987-0303
Rich Henning - 201-767-2869
Mike Lewis, Sr. Vice President of Sales announces the appointment
of Randy Moore as Vice President, Speciatly Products and Technical
Service.
In our continued response to ever-changing customer and market needs,
I am proud to announce the following appointment to become effective
immediately.
Randy Moore will become Vice President, Specialty Products and Technical Services.
On the specialty side of this dual-role, Randy will develop and implement strategies to penetrate and grow our specialty products business on a national level. Randy will lead Utility Service’s research and development efforts in support of WaterMix and in the development of specialty products.
On the technical services side, Randy will provide technical assistance and support to the sales force and management team on a national level. Randy will represent USCI nationally with AWWA, NRWA and other industry associations.
Randy’s deep knowledge of the water industry and technical skill-set
coupled with his intimate understanding of water-related legislative
issues gives him a strong foundation for success in this role. This
appointment will further enhance the company's platform of products
and services and will position USCI to better realize its long term
growth strategy.
Strategic Alliance Brings Together the Nation's Leading Water Storage
Tank Maintenance Provider with the Manufacturer of the World's Most
Efficient Water Mixers
Perry, GA, and San Rafael, CA - Utility Service Co., Inc. (USCI), the nation's leading supplier of water storage tank maintenance services, and PAX Water Technologies, Inc. (PAX), an award-winning water technology research and engineering group announced an exclusive partnership agreement today.
Under the agreement, Utility Service Co. will offer the PAX Mixer, a submersible active mixing system designed for potable water storage tanks, as part of its WaterMix™ program. The WaterMix™ Solutions program is designed to enable water managers to achieve cleaner water, more stable operations and reduce the risks of non compliance through a combination of unique technologies and regular maintenance. Utility Service's nationwide staff of experienced tank maintenance crews are trained to install the PAX Water Mixer and ensure its reliable operation. Utility Service Co. will be the exclusive distributor in the eastern, central and southern United States.
"The partnership with PAX will enable Utility Service Co. to
provide our customers with the latest technology to enhance our overall
asset maintenance services and improve water quality" said Chris
Boyd, President of Utility Service Company.
The PAX Mixer is a small submersible mixing system that actively circulates
water throughout a tank or reservoir, and has been proven to eliminate
thermal stratification and ensure thorough distribution of disinfectant
residual. The PAX Mixer allows water managers to maintain water quality,
optimize storage, conserve water, reduce energy and reduce chemical
inputs – saving time, money, and manpower.
The PAX Water Mixer was voted the winner of the People's Choice Award
in the AWWA New Technology Showcase in 2007.
"We are delighted to be working with Utility Service Company" said Peter Fiske, Ph.D. Chief Technology Officer, PAX Water Technologies. "Active mixing and thorough tank maintenance work together to promote the highest quality water in the distribution system."
For additional information on the agreement, contact Mike Lewis at Utility Service Co. or Jason Oppenheimer at PAX Water Technologies.
About Utility Service Co., Inc.
Based in Perry, GA, Utility Service Co., Inc. (USCI), whose origins
date back to 1963, is the premier provider of professional water
tank services in the United States. USCI maintains thousands of elevated
tanks under full service maintenance contracts coast to coast. USCI's
range of integrated water tank services includes professional maintenance
solutions for existing tanks, sales and leasing of new tanks, antenna
site marketing and management, and communication site construction.
The company is a subsidiary of SUEZ ENVIRONNEMENT North America.
About PAX Water Technologies
PAX Water Technologies, Inc. (PAX), an engineering research and design
firm, develops and markets energy-efficient products for the water
industry. PAX's award winning active mixer uses the company's highly
efficient biomimetic impeller technology which is modeled on natural
convection geometries. Based in San Rafael, CA, PAX Water Technologies,
Inc. is a subsidiary of PAX Scientific, Inc. and is licensed to develop,
market, and distribute equipment incorporating PAX Scientific technology
for the global water market.
SOURCE: PAX Water Technologies
Chris Boyd, President, announces the promotion of Jonathan Cato to
Vice President, Operations, for Utility Service Company.
In this
position, Jonathan will be directing the full range of services that
we offer to our more than 2,000 clients. This includes managing
our nine regional service centers, as well as multiple subcontract
service providers on a national level.
Jonathan has been with us for over 8 years, the past five years as General Manager of our Bid Department, where he has established a record of achievement in the procuring and managing of public and private bid projects.
For Immediate Release
Contact: Mike Lewis 478.987.0303
UTILITY SERVICE CO., INC. ACQUIRES MERITHEW INCORPORATED
OF BRIDGEWATER, MA
Acquisition establishes water storage tank maintenance service center in Northeast
PERRY, GA, February 4, 2009 — Utility Service Co., Inc. (USCI), the nation’s leading supplier of water storage tank maintenance services, announced today that it has completed the acquisition of Merithew Incorporated of Bridgewater, MA. Founded in 1963 by Robert L. Merithew, Merithew Incorporated provides comprehensive, professional water tank inspection services to municipal and industrial water and wastewater customers in the states of Massachusetts, Rhode Island, New Hampshire, Connecticut, New York and New Jersey.
“We are extremely pleased to welcome the employees and clients of
Merithew Incorporated to the USCI organization,” said Chris Boyd, president
of USCI. “Over the years Merithew Incorporated has grown to be one
of the largest water tank inspection companies in the northeast and
they employ a staff of experienced inspectors, some of which have been
with the company for over 30 years.”
According to Boyd, Merithew Incorporated is strategically located in
the middle of the northeast/New England area, where USCI is actively
engaged in a significant business development effort. “They have developed
excellent relationships with municipalities for tank inspections and
we fully expect to be able to leverage some of these relationships
to sell new tank maintenance programs,” Boyd said.
USCI provides water tank maintenance services for more than 2,000 municipalities
and private utilities throughout the United States, with a high concentration
of clients in the southeast. The acquisition of Merithew Incorporated
enables USCI to establish a paint/inspection service center in Bridgewater,
MA, to support the company’s ongoing sales effort.
Under the terms of the agreement, the entire Merithew Incorporated management team will remain in place. “We believe this acquisition will provide our employees an excellent opportunity to grow,” said David Merithew, President of Merithew Incorporated. “The combination of our talent, technology and commitment with the financial and technical strength of USCI will give us greater access to the marketplace.”
Boyd points out that Merithew Incorporated’s expertise in tank inspection is key for USCI. This expertise will allow the company to rapidly assess and price adequately its maintenance program in the area. “They have gained an excellent and solid reputation for superior quality, service and technical knowledge in the industry,” Boyd said.
ABOUT UTILITY SERVICE CO., INC.
Based in Perry, GA, Utility Service Co., Inc. (USCI), whose origins
date back to 1963, is the premier provider of professional water
tank services in the United States. USCI maintains thousands of elevated
tanks under full service maintenance contracts coast to coast. USCI's
range of integrated water tank services includes professional maintenance
solutions for existing tanks, sales and leasing of new tanks, antenna
site marketing and management, and communication site construction.
The company is a subsidiary of SUEZ ENVIRONNEMENT North America.
October 1, 2008. Additional NACE certification received…
Rob Weaver, Technical Manager, announces NACE certification for ten
employees for a total of eighteen for Utility Service Co., Inc. The
newly certified employees include sales representatives, inspectors
and operations managers.
September 15, 2008. Customer Service checks on Hurricane Ike…
Utility Service Co., Inc. proactively contacted Maintenance Program
customers within the impact area of Hurricane Ike to determine
whether water tanks were damaged during the recent severe weather. Of
primary interest was definition of the need for washout and disinfection
inspections, a service benefit of our maintenance programs. Additionally,
we stand ready for visual engineering inspections to assess damage
to the tanks as a means to assist in claims with FEMA and insurance
companies.
Ray Etheridge, Vice President of Operations, announces the appointment
of David Forrester as General Manager Tank Maintenance.
David
will be responsible for the services for tanks on all USCI maintenance
programs. David has managed Utility Service Communications
Company since 2002. He has a varied project management and
construction background.
Acquisition creates additional growth opportunities for United Water
HARRINGTON PARK, N.J.--(Business Wire)--
United Water's parent company, SUEZ ENVIRONNEMENT North America,
announced today that it has completed the acquisition of Utility
Service Company of Perry, GA, the nation's leading water tank
maintenance service company. Utility Service also provides other
asset management services such as sales and leasing
of
new tanks, and antenna site management for 2,000 municipalities and
private water utilities in 35 states.
"We are very excited that Utility Service Company will join
the
SUEZ ENVIRONNEMENT family because its core business is very
complementary to ours," said Tony Harding, CEO of United Water,
one of
the nation's leading water services companies, providing water and
wastewater services to hundreds of municipal and industrial clients
throughout the United States. "We believe that this transaction
creates business synergies that will enable both companies to offer
a
broader range of services to clients."
Under the terms of the agreement, the entire Utility Service
management team will remain in place and the company will retain its
brand identity. "This is probably the greatest opportunity our
team at
Utility Service Company will ever have," said Carl Cummings, CEO
of
Utility Service Company. "By sharing our talent, technology and
commitment, we will have greater access to the marketplace which can
create further growth opportunities for both companies."
United Water is subsidiary of the SUEZ ENVIRONNEMENT division of
the GDF SUEZ Group, which supplies sustainable solutions for essential
environmental services (water, wastewater treatment and waste
services) to industrial and individual customers around the world.
United Water's growth strategy is a key component in SUEZ
ENVIRONNEMENT's strategy to expand its position in North America.
ABOUT UNITED WATER
United Water provides water and wastewater services to 7.3 million
people in 21 states through the dedication of its 2,000 employees.
In
addition to owning and operating 25 regulated utilities, United Water
operates 145 municipal systems through public-private partnerships
and
contract agreements including three of the nation's largest water and
wastewater contracts: Indianapolis, IN, Gary, IN and Jersey City, NJ.
Founded in 1869, United Water is a subsidiary of the SUEZ Environment
division of the SUEZ Group.
ABOUT SUEZ ENVIRONNEMENT
SUEZ ENVIRONNEMENT (Paris:SEV, Brussels:SEVB) and its affiliates
deal with the challenge to protect resources by providing innovative
solutions to industries and to millions of people. SUEZ ENVIRONNEMENT
supplies drinking water to 68 million people, provides wastewater
treatment services for 44 million people, and collects the waste
produced by 46 million people. SUEZ ENVIRONNEMENT has 62,000 employees
and, with its presence on a global scale, is the world's leader
exclusively dedicated to environmental services. In 2007, SUEZ
ENVIRONNEMENT achieved sales revenue of 12 billion euros (19.2 billion
USD). SUEZ ENVIRONNEMENT is a subsidiary owned at 35% by GDF SUEZ.
ABOUT UTILITY SERVICE COMPANY
Based in Perry, GA, Utility Service Company provides water storage
tank maintenance services to close to 2,000 municipalities throughout
35 states in the U.S. Founded in 1963, the company has more than 4,000
long term service contracts serviced by a staff of 300 employees,
which includes a national sales staff to expand the business. Utility
Service Company has nine service centers across the country.
United Water
Rich Henning, 201-767-2869
or
Deb Rizzi, 201-767-2867
Copyright Business Wire 2008
Chris Boyd, President, announces the appointment of Eddy Turner as
Vice President, Large City Sales.
Eddy joins us from Imerys,
an industrial minerals company. Eddy’s background includes
sales, technical service, marketing and business development. This
background, coupled with his expertise, will result in optimal service
to large municipalities.
June 1, 2008. Utility Service Co., Inc. now in the Northeast…
George Shannon, Vice President of Sales, announces the appointment
of four sales representatives for the northeastern states. Representation
is now available for Connecticut, Massachusetts, Maine, New Hampshire,
New Jersey, New York, Rhode Island and Vermont though the offices
of:
Karen Johnson |
508-523-6400 |
|
Dick Johnson |
401-965-5916 |
|
Marty Mazzella |
518-225-0090 |
|
Matthew Shannon |
207-323-9864 |
