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Xylem supports utilities across the U.S. with right-of-way maintenance and fast storm recovery.
Backed by TCIA accreditation, skilled teams, and cutting-edge tools, Xylem ensures safe and efficient services tailored to meet the highest industry standards.
10/08/2026
🌳 We’re excited to welcome Wilderness Land Management, Inc. (WLM) to the XKIG family!
WLM is an Iowa-based vegetation management and rights-of-way contractor that will join Kendall Vegetation Services, bringing additional experience across vegetation management, storm response, tree removal, land clearing, and more.
Together, these expanded capabilities strengthen the XKIG family and the services available to support critical utility infrastructure.
Welcome, WLM! 👏
Read the press release here: https://hubs.li/Q04zG2Zf0
10/06/2026
We’re proud to share that XKIG has acquired ClearPath Solutions Group, which will join Canopy Infrastructure Solutions within the XKIG family.
ClearPath brings experience across emergency management, public safety, government relations, disaster recovery, infrastructure operations, and other specialized services.
The acquisition expands the capabilities across the XKIG family and strengthens our ability to support customers and communities throughout infrastructure preparedness, response, and recovery.
Please join in welcoming ClearPath to the XKIG family!
Read our press release here: https://hubs.li/Q04zlxj50
5 Highlights from Trees & Utilities 2026
What happens when utility vegetation management professionals from across the country gather? New ideas, meaningful conversations, and plenty of reasons to be excited about where our industry is headed.
The Xylem Tree Experts team was proud to be part of this year’s Trees & Utilities Conference in Portland. Here are five moments that made the week memorable:
1. Celebrating James Wendt
We were incredibly proud to see James Wendt receive the Will Nutter Silver Shield Award, which honors his commitment to advancing safety and positively influencing safety culture throughout our industry.
2. Sharing Safety Lessons from the Field
Ray Crump took the stage for “Weathering the Storm: Maintaining Safety Standards During Natural Disasters,” sharing insights into maintaining situational awareness, recognizing evolving risks, and making disciplined decisions during high-pressure disaster response.
3. Connecting with Customers and Colleagues
Our leadership team had the opportunity to reconnect with longtime colleagues, spend time with clients, and build new relationships with professionals across the utility vegetation management industry.
4. Learning from the Industry
From safety and workforce development to technology and vegetation management best practices, the conference provided our team with new ideas and perspectives to bring back to Xylem.
5. Celebrating the UVM Community
Most importantly, Trees & Utilities reminded us what makes this industry special: people willing to share knowledge, learn from one another, and work together to advance utility vegetation management.
One conference. One minute. Take a look at some of our favorite moments from Trees & Utilities 2026.
Thank you to the Utility Arborist Association, the Arbor Day Foundation, our clients, colleagues, and everyone who made this year’s event one to remember.
10/05/2026
Congrats to Zalun Locklear on obtaining your Class A CDL! 🙌
We value your work ethic and motivation to advance your career.
10/04/2026
Big congratulations to Dalton Dunn on earning his Class A CDL! 🌱 Proud to see that drive and commitment to career growth.
10/03/2026
🌳 Field Focus
Equipment lined up and ready for the work ahead in Virginia!
From the crews in the field to the equipment that helps them get the job done, being prepared is an important part of keeping operations moving.
📸 Thanks to Brandon Lewis, General Foreperson in Region 4, for sending in this shot!
09/30/2026
⛈️ Storm work can change quickly, and crews need to be ready to change with it.
At this year’s Trees & Utilities Conference, Ray Crump of XKIG’s Operational Excellence team shared how recognizing changing conditions, reassessing hazards, and adjusting the plan can help crews maintain control during storm response.
Our latest blog takes those lessons into the field and explores what they mean for utility vegetation management crews working in unpredictable conditions. 🌳
🔗 Read more: https://hubs.li/Q04yMLS00
Thank you, Ray, for sharing your insights with the Trees & Utilities community!
09/29/2026
🌳 Compliments for the Crew 🌳
Great work deserves recognition!
Jeremy Higgins, Bashan Bates, and Jermaine Barnes recently received a customer compliment recognizing the experience they provided while completing work on site.
Feedback like this reflects the care our crews bring to their work and the way they represent Xylem in the communities we serve.
Great job, Jeremy, Bashan, and Jermaine! Thank you for representing well in the field.
09/26/2026
👀 Safety Tip: Stay Alert. Stay Aware.
Today is National Situational Awareness Day, a reminder that staying aware of what's happening around you is an important part of working safely.
🌳 Assess your surroundings before work begins.
⚠️ Watch for new or changing hazards.
🚧 Stay aware of traffic, equipment, weather, and site conditions.
🚙 Use extra caution when driving and watch for unusual road conditions.
🗣️ Communicate changes with your crew.
📵 Limit distractions and keep your attention on the task and surroundings.
Conditions can change throughout the day. Stay alert, speak up, and look out for your crew.
09/25/2026
🌲 Another Trees & Utilities in the books!
had a great few days in Portland catching up with customers, making new connections, and spending time with others from across the utility vegetation management industry.
Thank you to everyone who stopped by our booth and to the Arbor Day Foundation and Utility Arborist Association (UAA) for another great conference!
Until next time! 👋
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