Quanta Services is a member of the S&P 500 index and, in 2012, had revenue of approximately $US6 billion. Mears Group was established in Australia in mid-2011 with the acquisition of Coe Drilling.
Mr Twycross has 40 years’ experience in the pipeline industry having worked in South East Asia, Africa, Central Asia, Middle East, United Kingdom and Australasia. A well-known face in the Australian pipeline industry, Mr Twycross is a former President and Director of APIA and was integral in winning contracting work for Australian companies from the three current CSG to LNG projects under construction in Queensland, as well as Papua New Guinea.
Specialising in electric power, telecommunications and pipeline infrastructure, the Australian market presents opportunities for Mears in the Australasian region. The company’s head office will be established in Brisbane, Australia, with focus for the first year on the Queensland and northern New South Wales market.
Mears Group USA President Scot Fluharty said the move would enhance competition in the Australian market. “Mears is eager to show the Australian market a new and different offering to what they currently have,” Mr Fluharty says.
Mr Twycross said the expansion of Mears Group, Inc. was game-changing.
“Mears has the expertise and experience to enhance the pipeline industry in Australia as we currently know it,” Mr Twycross says.
“This opportunity doesn’t present itself very often not just for me, but for our industry. I’ve always been passionate about pipelines in Australia being seen on the world’s stage as the best for construction, safety, environment and community and now with Quanta’s backing I can take it to the next level.
“I look forward to catching up with my peers, clients and colleagues to discuss with them this fresh approach,” he says.
For more information visit www.mears.net or www.quantaservices.com
