Emery & Sons Acquisition Expands Garney’s National Footprint

Garney’s acquisition of Emery & Sons Construction Groupestablishes a permanent presence in the Pacific Northwest. This further strengthens Garney’s ability to deliver critical infrastructure nationwide.

This strategic move reflects Garney’s continued commitment to growth, operational excellence, and exceptional project delivery. With annual revenues already exceeding $2 billion and more than 2,700 employee-owners nationwide, Garney continues to build on its six-decade legacy as the industry leader in water and wastewater infrastructure.

Founded in 1967, Emery & Sons is one of the largest and most respected underground utility contractors in the Northwest. The company brings nearly 60 years of experience and a strong reputation for quality, safety, and community commitment. Emery & Sons adds significant expertise in underground utilities, heavy civil construction, and municipal infrastructure improvement in the region.

“Emery & Sons has been a trusted builder in the Northwest for decades,” said David Burkhart, CEO at Garney. “Their experience in underground utilities and commitment to their people and community make them a natural fit with Garney. By bringing our companies together, we’re strengthening our capacity to deliver major water and civil infrastructure. This partnership gives the Emery & Sons team the support and resources to pursue larger and more complex projects while maintaining local relationships and the work they’re known for.”

Expanding Capabilities

The addition of Emery & Sons expands Garney’s capabilities to deliver a wide range of civil and municipal infrastructure. This growth supports Garney’s long-term vision of becoming a full-service water solutions provider by broadening in-house capabilities for earthwork, transmission and distribution pipelines, water mains, and other large-scale civil components essential to complex water projects.

“Becoming part of Garney creates a solid path forward for our employees and our clients,” said Dan Vannoy, president at Emery & Sons. “It gives our people room to grow while keeping the culture and craftsmanship that built our reputation. We’ll be able to take on new opportunities and continue doing the kind of work our team takes pride in. We’re looking forward to what we can accomplish together.”

Both companies will continue operating under their existing names and leadership teams as they integrate to meet the region’s evolving infrastructure needs.

SOURCE – Garney

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