Kiely Family of Companies, a multi-discipline design-build enterprise with more than 2,200 team members across the United States and India, has acquired M. O’Herron Company, a family-owned utility contractor specializing in natural gas distribution throughout the Pittsburgh Metro area and West Virginia since 1903. Financial terms were not disclosed.
Founded in 1903 and headquartered in Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania, M. O’Herron Company has operated for 123 years, specializing in the installation and maintenance of natural gas and water infrastructure for major utility companies across the region. The century-old firm has built a reputation for reliable service delivery and deep regional relationships with some of the country’s most established utility providers, making it a sought-after partner for complex underground infrastructure projects in the Mid-Atlantic and Appalachian markets.
The acquisition supports Kiely’s strategic goal of doubling its operational footprint and reinforces the company’s commitment to delivering diversified energy services through its specialized utility services platform, which includes natural gas distribution, water resources, electrical services, and engineering. By integrating M. O’Herron’s established workforce, equipment assets, and longstanding client relationships, Kiely aims to accelerate both its geographic reach and service capabilities across the eastern United States.
The deal also reflects broader trends in the utility infrastructure sector, where demand for skilled contractors continues to rise amid aging pipeline systems, regulatory-driven replacement programs, and the ongoing buildout of energy networks. Kiely’s acquisition strategy positions the company to capitalize on that demand by assembling a portfolio of specialized regional operators under a single, well-capitalized enterprise. M. O’Herron’s more than 120 years of operational continuity and its strong presence in the Pittsburgh Metro area and West Virginia make it a particularly complementary addition to Kiely’s existing platform.
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“We believe M. O’Herron is both a strategic and cultural fit for KIELY and is a wonderful addition to our specialized utility services platform.”
Andy Luse, Chief Executive Officer, Kiely Family of Companies
“This acquisition reflects our commitment to expanding our diversified energy services through a continued cadence of acquisition and organic growth.”
John M. Kiely, Executive Chairman, Kiely Family of Companies
