NAES has its roots in the electric power industry. Established in 1980 as a project and construction management firm for four electric utilities, we expanded into providing a variety of other services to the electric utility and private power industries.
1980: NAES is formed by four Northwest electric utilities to provide project management services in support of utility Owners.
1983: NAES expands its business offerings to include maintenance services.
1986: NAES expands it business offerings to include staffing services.
1987: NAES forms the Power Plant Operations and Technical Services Division to provide O&M and support services to the growing independent power movement.
2001: Itochu International Inc. acquires NAES.
2002: NAES acquires TriStar Turbine Technologies, Inc. (TriStar) to provide steam and combustion turbine component repair and refurbishment services.
2003: NAES acquires COSC, a long standing East Coast O&M provider to add presence on the East Coast and broaden its technology, safety, and environmental capabilities.
2003: NAES acquires OSI to enhance its steam and combustion turbine field services.
2004: NAES acquires American Boiler & Chimney Co. to add a major maintenance presence on the East Coast.
We continue to look for new opportunities to expand our service offerings and our depth of services.