VECA Acquires Rohwein Electric
VECA Electric, one of the region’s largest electrical contracting
firms, announced that it has acquired Bremerton-based electrical
contracting firm Rohwein Electric. With the deal, VECA added the entire
team from Rohwein, creating VECA’s new division, Rohwein Electric. Terms
of the acquisition were not disclosed.
“Adding Rohwein Electric
to our team will allow VECA to expand our electrical, communications,
and wireless services on a broad range of industrial, commercial, and
military projects in Kitsap County,” said VECA CEO Tom Fairbanks. “We
are pleased to partner with a firm that shares VECA’s values and
commitment to providing quality services to customers.”
Founded
in 1972, Rohwein has broad expertise in the government, commercial, and
industrial sectors, particularly new construction, remodel, and
maintenance work related to military system upgrades. Clients VECA will
pick up as a result of the deal include Fort Lewis, Puget Sound Naval
Shipyard, Keyport and Bangor Sub Base, Naval Ammunition Depot Indian
Island, Harrison Medical Center, City of Bremerton and Whidbey Island
Naval Air Station. VECA will maintain the location of Rohwein Electric’s
Bremerton office.
“Rohwein is a recognized leader for providing
superior electrical services in Kitsap County. This partnership provides
an opportunity to continue Rohwein’s growth in the Kitsap Peninsula and
beyond,” said VECA President Brian Westerlund.
In making the
acquisition, VECA will bring on board Rohwein Project Manager Jodee
Strickland and Rohwein’s 12 technical and office professionals. In
addition, VECA has hired Shaun Hall as a Project Manager to join the
Rohwein Electric Bremerton office.
“With support from VECA’s
electrical office including CADD, engineering, and estimating, the
Rohwein Electric division will be able to bid much larger projects,”
said VECA Senior Project Manager Tony Penna, who will manage the Rohwein
Electric division. VECA was awarded its first job on the Kitsap
Peninsula, a medical office building, this week.
“VECA has been
able to capture our fair share of the market in the last few years. If
you position yourself properly, there are good opportunities even in a
downturn economy,” said Westerlund.
Founded in 1946, VECA
Electric’s offices are located in Seattle, Bellingham, and Bremerton.
For more information visit www.rohwein-veca.com.