The Root of Our Success
Xylem is an industry leader for utility vegetation management, specializing in ongoing right-of-way maintenance and rapid storm response & restoration. Xylem is the premier partner for utilities seeking industry-best reliability and results.
Xylem is an XKIG portfolio company
XKIG is a national leader in critical infrastructure services for the power and gas utility sectors.
Our History
1974
Company founded in Norfolk, Virginia
1998
Secures first major vegetation management contract in Virginia
2000-2010
Expands Mid-Atlantic footprint
2010-2020
Expands Southeast footprint
June 2020
Starts largest contract in Arkansas, Louisiana, and Mississippi
September 2022
Merges with Kendall Vegetation Services
January 2023
Expands into Northeast and Midwest regions
January 2024
Expands South Carolina and Georgia operations via Right Way Tree Experts acquisition
May 2024
Xylem expands in Oklahoma and Texas with Hardin Tree acquisition
November 2024
Enhances Florida operations with Bryant Tree Services acquisition
December 2024
Announces expansion into the Pacific Northwest through Kemp West acquisition
December 2024
Acquires TTS and Larch Tree Service to enter New York and New England region
March 2025
Acquires Tree Care of New York to bolster Empire State operations
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