Centuri Acquires Riggs Distler

Posted on August 30, 2021 in Press Releases
We are excited to announce the acquisition of Riggs Distler & Company, Inc. and welcome their 1,500 employees to the Centuri team.
Riggs Distler a New Jersey-based provider of turnkey union construction solutions for utility, telecom, and industrial markets with long-standing customer relationships with nearly all of the major investor-owned electric utilities in the Northeast and Mid-Atlantic regions.
This is a transformational acquisition for Centuri. Riggs Distler will be a strong union electric platform that will allow us to provide new service offerings to combination utility customers, initially throughout the Northeast, Mid-Atlantic, and Midwest regions. In addition to solutions for utility providers, Riggs Distler brings exciting opportunities in 5G telecom and renewable power generation, further advancing our shared commitments to support clean energy delivery and reduce carbon emissions. Their established community engagement programs also align with our guiding principles and commitment to building better communities.
Like all Centuri companies, Riggs Distler has unwavering commitments to safety, quality, and employees, making them a great fit within Centuri’s culture. It is clear Riggs Distler’s seasoned and energetic management team and the organization overall shares our same Think Ahead philosophy and vision for the next 100 years.
See our official press release HERE and learn more about Riggs Distler at RiggsDistler.com.
Media or external inquiries about this acquisition should be directed to Media@NextCenturi.com.
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