Wood Group acquisition strengthens company’s onshore US construction capabilities

HOUSTON -- Wood Group has acquired Kelchner Inc., a privately owned U.S.-based provider of construction and energy field services. Kelchner will operate within the onshore business of Wood Group PSN Americas, providing construction capabilities primarily to the midstream and upstream oil and gas sector in the Marcellus and Utica shale basins, and broader industrial sectors. 

The firm serves the energy and industrial markets providing turnkey compressor and metering stations, civil work, fabrication, roustabout and well pad and roadway construction services. In 2014, Kelchner generated sales of approximately $93 million. Kelchner operates from headquarters in Springboro, Ohio, and other locations in the eastern U.S. CEO Todd Kelchner will continue to lead the existing management team and approximately 375 personnel. 

“The acquisition of Kelchner adds to Wood Group’s geographical footprint in the major U.S. shale regions, extending our presence to Marcellus and Utica, where we will leverage Kelchner’s 65 years of expertise to enhance our client service provision,” Dave Stewart, Wood Group PSN CEO, said. “Kelchner’s construction and energy services strongly complement Wood Group’s engineering capabilities, positioning both companies well for continued success in the region.”