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Avail Infrastructure Solutions Announces Sale of WSI to Pelican Energy Partners
Suwanee, GA – January 5, 2026 – Avail Infrastructure Solutions (“Avail”), a Fernweh Group (“Fernweh”) portfolio company, announces that it has completed the sale of its Welding Services Business (“WSI”), a global leading provider of specialty welding and asset life extension services for critical infrastructure, to Pelican Energy Partners LP (“Pelican”), a private equity firm focused on the energy services and industrial sectors. Financial terms of the transaction were not disclosed. Avail is retaining the operations of WSI in South America to continue to grow and develop that business locally.
WSI Receives Supplier Approval to Work Directly for ADNOC Facilities
Suwanee, GA – September 15, 2025 – WSI, an Avail Infrastructure Solutions company and world leader in pressure equipment life extension, has obtained supplier approval from the Abu Dhabi National Oil Company (ADNOC), and is now pre-qualified to perform its automated welding services at all ADNOC facilities.
Introducing the Rig-A-Lite HZALJ Hi-Lumen
Houston, TX – August 26, 2025 – Experience advanced performance in demanding environments — Meet the new HZALJ Hi-Lumen LED area light from Rig-A-Lite, engineered for hazardous locations.
Rig-A-Lite Launches LED Product Line with International Explosion-Proof Certifications
Designed for hazardous locations, the EX-Series features lighting solutions and accessories certified to ATEX and IECEx international standards, ensuring global safety compliance and market accessibility in explosive atmospheres.
Rig-A-Lite’s Rep Partner in Canada Announces Strategic Merger
Houston, TX – July 1, 2025 – Rig-A-Lite, an Avail Infrastructure Solutions Company and pioneer in the manufacture of explosion-proof lighting for harsh and hazardous locations, has announced an important change in one of their representative partners in Canada via strategic merger.
WSI Partners with TRAGS to Deliver Advanced Welding Services in Qatar
Suwanee, GA – June 12, 2025 – WSI, an Avail Infrastructure Solutions company, is proud to announce the signing of a strategic agreement with Trading and Agency Services Limited Company W.L.L. (TRAGS) in Doha, Qatar, marking a significant milestone in the company’s expansion within the Middle East.
Avail Infrastructure Solutions Announces Sale of Electrical Products Group (“EPG”)
(“Fernweh”) portfolio Company, announced today it has entered into a definitive agreement to sell its Electrical Products Group (“EPG”) business unit to nVent Electric plc (NYSE: NVT) (“nVent”), for an Enterprise Value of $975 million, subject to customary adjustments.
Rig-A-Lite Launches New LED Luminaire Product Line
Houston, TX – January 21, 2024 – Rig-A-Lite, an Avail Infrastructure Solutions Company and pioneer in the manufacture of explosion-proof lighting for harsh and hazardous locations, announced the launch of its “E-Series,” a new line of ten high-efficiency luminaire products.
WSI Announces Strategic Partnership with Kanoo Energy in the Middle East
August 19, 2024 – Suwanee, GA – WSI, an Avail Infrastructure Solutions company, is proud to announce the signing of an agreement with Kanoo Energy- KESS (Kanoo Environmental Sustainability Solution), marking a significant milestone in the company’s expansion within the Middle East. This strategic partnership combines WSI’s cutting-edge expertise in weld overlay, orbital welding, and high velocity thermal spray applications with Kanoo Energy’s extensive regional knowledge and invaluable experience.
RIG-A-LITE Announces New NSF-Rated Lighting: Debris-Shedding High-Bay LED Lights for the Food Processing Industry
August 13, 2024 – Houston, TX – Rig-A-Lite, an Avail Infrastructure Solutions Company and pioneer in the manufacture of explosion-proof lighting, has released two new LED area lights specialized for harsh environments such as those experienced in the food processing industry.
New Rep Group Announcement: RIG-A-LITE Partners with ElectroRep for Harsh and Hazardous Lighting Sales Coverage in California and Nevada
January 15, 2024 – HOUSTON, TEXAS, USA – RIG-A-LITE, an Avail Infrastructure Solutions company, is pleased to announce the expansion of its national sales network with the partnership of ElectroRep to represent its products to lighting customers in California and Nevada.