NORWALK, Conn.--(BUSINESS WIRE)--EMCOR Group, Inc. (NYSE: EME) today announced that it has completed its acquisition of RepconStrickland, Inc. (“RepconStrickland”) for a purchase price of approximately $455 million in cash, as previously announced.
Headquartered in La Porte, TX and Corpus Christi, TX, RepconStrickland has a 36-year history as one of the preeminent U.S. industrial and refinery service companies. With a track record of superior project execution and an industry-leading safety record, RepconStrickland is a leader in executing turnarounds for critical process units.
Tony Guzzi, President and Chief Executive Officer of EMCOR Group, commented, “We are pleased to have successfully completed the acquisition of RepconStrickland. Supported by its five recognized brands, RepconStrickland has strong managerial teams and an industry-leading safety record, with a focus on accountability and results for their customers. The combination of RepconStrickland and our existing Ohmstede operations provides us additional access to high-margin, high-growth industrial markets that will enhance our earnings power and help fulfill many of our strategic goals for 2013 and beyond.”
EMCOR Group, Inc. is a Fortune 500 worldwide leader in mechanical and electrical construction services, industrial and energy infrastructure and facilities services. This press release and other press releases may be viewed at the Company's Web site at www.emcorgroup.com.
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