LEXINGTON, Ky. — Elliot Engineering has acquired Wells Engineering, a power systems engineering firm based in Florence, Ky.
The acquisition of Wells Engineering will expand Elliot Engineering’s current services and open additional opportunities to each of their existing customers. Combined with the Davis H. Elliot Company’s 75+ year track record in the utility construction industry, the companies will be able to offer full-service engineering, procurement, and construction (EPC) services.
Elliot, a member of the Davis H. Elliot Company family of brands, has built a reputation of excellence within the electrical industry and has positioned itself for expansive growth over the next decade through the diversification of its services and commitment to providing their customers with unmatched safety, quality, and productivity.
The addition of Wells Engineering’s talented team and national profile as a world-class provider of power systems engineering services allows Elliot to work closely with their customers throughout the full lifespan of their projects and to offer them turnkey solutions across a widearray of industry segments. Additionally, Well’s Engineering will have access to Elliot’s robust procurement operation, material buying power, and utility construction services to offer new and existing clients.
“We set a goal as part of our company’s strategic plan to expand our engineering services. As we evaluated the industry for potential opportunities, we could not have found a company more aligned with our culture and vision than Wells Engineering,” said David Haskins, President/CEO of Elliot. “Their approach to design, quality, and innovation set them apart from other power system engineering companies, but what truly makes the difference for them is the people. We could not ask for a finer group of people to become members of our Elliot Family.”
Wells Engineering President Patrick Wells, stated, “We have been in a growth mindset at Wells Engineering in recent years and were seeking a strategic partner to help us achieve our goals. He added, “We knew immediately when we met with David Haskins and his team that we had found the right partner. Their culture of excellence and service lines up directly with our approach to meeting our customers’ needs. Being a part of Elliot helps us ensure quality standards for superior customer service, and the employee-first culture provides a platform that enables them to succeed to their highest capacities. We could not be more pleased for our team to join Elliot.”
Patrick Wells will serve as the President of Elliot Engineering, Inc., a wholly owned subsidiary of Davis H. Elliot Company, Inc. Elliot Engineering will provide customers with the expertise and quality power systems engineering services of Wells Engineering, along with Arc Flash Studies, Testing and Commissioning Services, Systems Protection and Control, as well as Substation and Field Engineering Services.
For 75 years, investor-owned utilities, municipalities, cooperatives, and others have entrusted their electrical construction and maintenance needs to Davis H. Elliot Company, Inc. (Elliot). Elliot is a full-service electrical contractor specializing in overhead and underground distribution, transmission, substations, lighting, traffic signaling, along with utility locating through its Utility Damage Prevention (UDP) brand and industrial, commercial, healthcare, and residential electrical services as Elliot Services. Additionally, Elliot has launched vertical business lines including 46Solutions, which offers business IT services and home entertainment technology, as well as Studio46, which provides live event services and video production.
Since 2004, Wells Engineering has served utility, industrial, and commercial facilities for all their power needs. Quality and innovation have established Wells as the go-to engineering firm specializing in the planning, design, control, and analysis of electrical power systems. With a great reputation of working closely with our clients and listening to their requests, our team diligently provides solutions that fit every need.
