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Machines That Power XKIG: Inside the Heavy Equipment Behind Safer, Smarter Right-of-Way Clearing 

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Right-of-way (ROW) clearing is one of the most challenging tasks in utility vegetation management. It demands precision, strength, environmental consciousness, and the ability to work safely in tough terrain. Behind every successful XKIG project is more than just a skilled crew; it’s a fleet of machines designed to move material, reclaim overgrown corridors, reduce outage risks, and restore reliability … Machines That Power XKIG: Inside the Heavy Equipment Behind Safer, Smarter Right-of-Way Clearing 

Who Is XKIG? The Video That Defines a New Era of Infrastructure Leadership 

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Even though our work touches communities across the country every day, most people don’t see what happens behind the scenes to keep power flowing, communications connected, and infrastructure resilient.  Our recently released “Who Is XKIG?” video brings this vital work into focus. It highlights the scale of our services, the teams behind them, and the technology that is shaping the next … Who Is XKIG? The Video That Defines a New Era of Infrastructure Leadership 

Driving People-Centered Transformation: Insights from XKIG’s Senior Director of HR at UKG Aspire 

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This fall, XKIG’s Senior Director of Human Resources (HR), John Coffren, had the opportunity to speak on a featured customer panel at UKG Aspire, one of the HR tech industry’s leading events. The session titled, “Customer Spotlight: Real-World Success with UKG Across Diverse Industries,” brought together leaders from manufacturing, field and contract services, logistics, and … Driving People-Centered Transformation: Insights from XKIG’s Senior Director of HR at UKG Aspire 

XKIG Acquires Timberline Clearing, LLC

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Partnership Broadens Resources and Increases Services for Utility Customers Nationwide Contact: Jim RyanVice President of Mergers & Acquisitions                                             757-663-1901jim.ryan@xkig.com NORFOLK, Va., November 28, 2025 – XKIG, a national leader in critical infrastructure services for the power and gas utility sectors, announced today the acquisition of Timberline Clearing, LLC, a company that provides right-of-way cutting and … XKIG Acquires Timberline Clearing, LLC

High Climbs, Higher Standards: NPR Spotlights XKIG at the Tree Rodeo 

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The work of utility arborists rarely makes headlines—but this month, it did. National Public Radio (NPR) shone a spotlight on the challenging, high-skill world of vegetation management during a recent Tree Rodeo event in northern New York.  In the story, reported by Amy Feiereisel for North Country Public Radio, listeners were transported to the woods … High Climbs, Higher Standards: NPR Spotlights XKIG at the Tree Rodeo 

Sterling Investment Partners Completes Continuation Vehicle Recapitalization of XKIG

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Greenwich, CT – Sterling Investment Partners (“Sterling”), a leading middle market private equity firm focused on the Business Services and Distribution sectors, today announced the closing of a recapitalization of XKIG (or the “Company”).  The recapitalization was completed through Sterling’s first-ever single-asset continuation vehicle, which will support the Company’s next phase of growth and value … Sterling Investment Partners Completes Continuation Vehicle Recapitalization of XKIG

XKIG Acquires Thomas Contracting

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Acquisition Strengthens Xylem Tree Experts’ Position Across the Southeast Contact: Jim RyanVice President of Mergers & Acquisitions                                              757-663-1901jim.ryan@xkig.com NORFOLK, Va., October 10, 2025 – XKIG, a national leader in critical infrastructure services for the power and gas utility sectors, announced today the acquisition of Thomas Contracting, a highly respected provider of vegetation management and … XKIG Acquires Thomas Contracting

Mr. Hoover Goes to Washington

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As CEO of one of the nation’s largest utility vegetation management companies, I often describe our work as being at the intersection of public safety, environmental stewardship, and infrastructure resilience. Every day, our teams work in the field to protect communities, strengthen the energy grid, and preserve the health of America’s trees. But earlier this … Mr. Hoover Goes to Washington