USIC Announces Strategic Acquisition of Heath Consultants’ Gas Locating Business

INDIANAPOLIS--(BUSINESS WIRE)--USIC, LLC (“USIC”), a leader in underground utility damage prevention, has signed a definitive agreement to acquire substantially all of the public gas locating division of Heath Consultants, an industry leader in methane emissions management. This strategic move will enhance USIC’s service offerings in the gas locating space, as it continues to expand the breadth of its portfolio.

The acquisition of this division will strengthen USIC’s position in providing utilities with advanced gas locating services. USIC will offer these services to its customers and augment these capabilities with advanced infrastructure services, such as private locate, vacuum excavation, GIS mapping services, and cross-bore mitigation.

The integration is expected to create exciting opportunities for growth. The combined organization will be enabled by USIC’s Locate360 digital platform, which uses advanced machine learning and AI tools to optimize services. By leveraging the combined expertise and resources of both organizations, USIC will be well-positioned to further improve its offerings, innovate its service delivery, and enhance customer value.

“We are excited to welcome the talented team and valued customers of Heath’s locate business into the USIC family,” said Yuvbir Singh, CEO of USIC. “Their commitment to safety and customer-centric approach aligns perfectly with USIC’s core values. I am personally very optimistic about the opportunities this acquisition creates for us to learn from each other, enhance our capabilities, and deliver even greater value to our combined customer base.”

“We believe that our gas locate team will find a great home within USIC and will continue to grow with focus and investment going forward. Furthermore, this sale will enhance the safety and efficiency of the gas utility industry by fostering collaboration with partners committed to innovative solutions and forward-thinking approaches and allow Heath to focus on our core methane leak detection products and services,” said Drew Sitgreaves, CEO of Heath Consultants.

The terms of the acquisition were not disclosed. The transaction is expected to be completed by Q3 of 2025 and is subject to customary closing conditions.

About USIC

USIC is a leading provider of underground utility damage prevention services with more than 10,000 employees and operations in 48 states and corporate headquarters located in Indianapolis, Indiana. The company, which serves more than 1,400 telecommunications, electric, gas, water, and sewer utilities, as well as municipalities, performs over 80 million locates each year. Additionally, USIC provides a range of advanced infrastructure services performed by its affiliate companies, Blood Hound, Reconn Utility Services, and On Target Utility Services. USIC is jointly owned by Partners Group , acting on behalf of its clients, and Kohlberg. Partners Group originally invested in USIC in 2017 and partnered in November 2022 with a Kohlberg-led consortium, including funds managed by Mubadala and Neuberger Berman. For more information, visit usicllc.com.

About Heath Consultants

Heath Consultants Incorporated, a third-generation, family-owned business founded in 1933, is recognized as a pioneer in the methane leak detection industry. The company plays a pivotal role in shaping the utility-related methane detection sector as we know it today.

Heath designs, manufactures, and delivers a comprehensive portfolio of advanced methane detection technologies—each purpose-built to reduce environmental impact and safeguard public safety. Beyond cutting-edge products, Heath offers end-to-end methane leak detection and field services to the natural gas industry nationwide, powered by a skilled network of certified technicians. With strategically located service centers and sales support, Heath sets the standard in innovative methane emissions management solutions.

As a certified woman-owned business by the Women’s Business Enterprise National Council (WBENC), Heath continues to lead with a commitment to innovation, safety, and environmental responsibility.

For more information about Heath’s products and services, please visit www.heathus.com.