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XKIG

Norfolk, VA

Logistics Founded 1974

Short Description

A private-equity-backed infrastructure services enterprise providing critical right-of-way vegetation management, line construction, and emergency disaster recovery to the U.S. power grid.

Overview

XKIG operates as a massive national provider of recurring, non-discretionary infrastructure and line services for the major electric and gas utility sectors across the United States. Working through its heavy-duty operational subsidiaries, such as Xylem Tree Experts, Kendall Vegetation Services, and River City Construction, the platform manages vegetation clearance, builds out transmission systems, and serves as a first responder to help devastated communities get back up and running after natural disasters.

Backed by Sterling Investment Partners, the enterprise commands a workforce of over 8,000 employees and a massive fleet of 8,000 heavy tactical rolling assets to maintain critical utility rights-of-way coast to coast.