Business Wire·Jul 20, 2026, 4:05 PM ET

Centuri Expands Industrial and Union Electric Capabilities with Acquisition of J.J. White

Centuri Holdings completed the acquisition of J.J. White, Inc., a premier mechanical & electrical construction firm founded in 1920 & headquartered in Philadelphia.
J.J. White will integrate into Centuri's Riggs Distler operation to expand union electric capabilities across the Northeast & Mid-West.
The acquired company employs nearly 1,000 workers, including over 950 union field employees, & provides mechanical, electrical, & HVAC services for power generation & data centers.
Centuri anticipates an annual gross profit contribution exceeding $20 million from the transaction, with margins consistent with its existing business.
J.J. White currently holds $315 million in contracted backlog & has over $2.8 billion in pipeline opportunities, including several data center projects.
The acquisition supports Centuri's Vision One strategy by scaling its position in high-growth industrial markets & meeting demand for integrated construction solutions.
Centuri reiterates its leverage target of approximately 2x by year-end 2026 following the deal.
Seale & Associates served as exclusive financial advisor & Foley & Lardner LLP provided legal counsel for the transaction.