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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.
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.
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.
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.
Fernweh Acquires Majority Stake in AZZ’s Infrastructure Solutions Segment and Rebrands as Avail Infrastructure Solutions
October 3, 2022 – FORT WORTH, TX – Fernweh Group LLC and its affiliates (collectively, “Fernweh”), jointly with AZZ Inc. (“AZZ”) (NYSE: AZZ), announced today they have completed the joint venture partnership (“AIS JV” or “AIS”) involving AZZ Infrastructure Solutions Segment , with AZZ selling a 60% interest in AIS JV to Fernweh at an enterprise value of $300 million. As part of the completion of the transaction, AIS will rebrand as Avail Infrastructure Solutions (“Avail”).