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BROWNSVILLE, Wis. – An affiliate of Michels Corporation today announced that it had completed the acquisition of the foundations business of the Edward E. Gillen Company.
The new Michels business is named Gillen Foundations, Inc.
“Expanding our construction services into the foundations and sheet piling business was part of our strategic growth plan. We are excited that this opportunity presented itself now and look forward to integrating the new employees and business into the Michels organization. During these tough economic times, we are also pleased that we are able to preserve a longtime Wisconsin business and, in the process, retain over 100 Milwaukee, Wisconsin-based jobs,” says Patrick D, Michels, President of Michels Corporation.
Gary Jackson, President of Edward E. Gillen Company, said this about the pending transaction: “We are proud of the great work our Gillen foundations leaders and crews have delivered over the many decades. We thank our dedicated team for all that they have accomplished as a part of Edward E. Gillen over the years. I know that they are going to be able to achieve ever great things as a part of Michels. Michels is world class organization and leader in the construction industry so I know that our employees and our many long term customers are in excellent hands.”
The Edward E. Gillen Company has a rich legacy as a Great Lakes innovator in deep foundation and marine construction. The firm was founded more than a century ago and is known for its knowledge of local geology and construction sites throughout the region. The firm has received numerous awards for innovation, excellence and safety throughout its history.
The Michels acquisition does not include the Edward E. Gillen Company’s marine-construction business assets.
Michels Corporation is a leading utility contractor in North America and ranked No. 43 on ENR’s Top 400 Contractors list for 2011 with a 52 year history of pioneering innovative new technologies and satisfying customers across a broad spectrum of industries. Today, Michels offers construction, engineering and procuring services to keep pace with the growing demand in the energy, transportation, telecommunications and utility construction industries. For more information, please visit http://www.michels.us.
For more information, please visit http://www.michels.us.
