The Root of Our Success
Kendall is an industry leader for utility vegetation management, specializing in ongoing right-of-way maintenance and rapid storm response & restoration. Kendall is the premier partner for utilities seeking industry-best reliability and results.
Kendall is an XKIG portfolio company
XKIG is a national leader in critical infrastructure services for the power and gas utility sectors.
Our History
1960
Kendall Vegetation Services founded as Seelbach & Company in Georgia
1990’s
Kendall rapidly grows utility customer base throughout the Southeast
2000-2020
Kendall pushes further west and north via customer growth
September 2022
Merges with Xylem Tree Experts
January 2023
Acquires the Right of Way Services division of ElectriCom (ROWS)
August 2023
Expands Midwest presence through acquisition of Tom’s Tree Service
April 2024
Acquires Texar Line Clearance to expand operations in Arkansas, Texas, and Oklahoma
June 2024
Strengthens Midwest operations through Endrizzi Contracting acquisition
December 2024
Obtains Tree Care Industry Association (TCIA) Accredited Utility Contractor designation
2025
Kendall pushes into the Mid-Atlantic states
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