Tuesday, 07 July 2026 01:45 PM
Mergers and Acquisitions
Partnership adds scale, advanced mechanical capabilities and southern presence strengthening Sylvan Group's position as a tech-powered, multi-trade construction services platform in North America.
DETROIT, MI AND ROGERSVILLE, AL / ACCESS Newswire / July 7, 2026 / Sylvan Group, a premier Artificial Intelligence (AI) enabled multi-trade construction services platform serving Fortune 100 clients across the fastest growing mission critical industries in North America, announces a landmark partnership with Pettus Plumbing and Piping adding more than 250 skilled professionals and four decades of industry-leading mechanical expertise to Sylvan's growing North American platform.
Pettus Plumbing & Piping is a full-service mechanical contractor headquartered in Rogersville, Alabama with over four decades of expertise in HVAC fabrication, industrial piping, plumbing and ductwork. Founded in 1983, Pettus' team of 250+ colleagues and has built an exceptional reputation serving retail, commercial, mission critical, aerospace and government clients across the United States. The company delivers turnkey mechanical project management from design and engineering through on-site installation and provides emergency response services to support critical infrastructure. Pettus brings sophisticated sheet metal fabrication, advanced BIM capabilities, complementary geographic presence, and decades of deep client relationships to the Sylvan platform.
"In March 2025, when E-3 Tech, with participation from Andreessen Horowitz (a16z), invested in Sylvan, we set an ambitious vision to help transform the U.S. multi-trade construction services industry with access to transformative technologies like Artificial Intelligence (AI) and strategic M&A growth." said Ruediger (Rudy) Adolf, Founder and CEO of E-3 Tech. "With Pettus, we are adding established client relationships, deep trade expertise, expanded leadership in the south and leading-edge prefabrication capabilities that make the Sylvan Group platform even stronger."
By joining forces with a $1b+ platform, Pettus gains access to an expanded platform of resources that strengthen its ability to serve clients - a Sylvan Group "spine" of shared services across core, growth, AI infrastructure supported by deep and growing capital resources.
Sylvan's highly differentiated AI-enabled construction technology resources include Jobotics (jobotics.ai), an AI answer and action engine that transforms raw and fragmented construction project data into actionable insights to help project leaders and business executives make faster and better decisions; Bowser (bowserai.com), an AI platform for complex construction sites, providing real-time situational awareness, coordination, and planning, while cutting the paperwork and administrative overhead that slow field teams down.
"For more than 40 years, we have built our business committed to excellence and strong trusted relationships with our clients" said Tony Robertson, co- Owner of Pettus. "Joining the Sylvan Group is about strengthening our ability to serve our clients with greater resources and creating greater opportunities for our team. This is an exciting milestone for Pettus."
Grover Johnson, co- Owner of Pettus, says "Partnering with Sylvan Group opens an exciting new chapter for Pettus. We chose these partners because they respect our culture and embrace our commitment to serving clients. Our clients can expect the same exceptional quality, trusted relationships, and commitment to excellence they've always known from the Pettus team - now backed by the resources and reach of a premier national platform."
"Pettus has built an outstanding reputation - earning the deep trust of their clients across some of the most demanding project environments in the country and the loyalty of a talented, experienced team." said Robert Metz, CEO of Sylvan Group. "This partnership represents a major step forward for both organizations. Our focus is on making sure Pettus has everything it needs to keep serving its clients at the highest level. As a preferred M&A Partner to leading MEP entrepreneurs nationwide, Sylvan Group is building the platform that combines deep trade expertise, advanced prefabrication and AI-enabled intelligent technology to deliver better outcomes for clients and exciting growth opportunities for our colleagues."
About Pettus Plumbing & Piping, Inc.
Founded in 1983, Pettus is a full-service mechanical contractor specializing in HVAC fabrication, industrial piping, plumbing installation, and ductwork. Serving commercial, government, military, aerospace, and large retail clients nationwide, Pettus delivers turnkey project management from design and engineering through on-site installation, and provides emergency response services supporting critical infrastructure. For more information, visit www.pettushvac.com.
About Sylvan Group
Sylvan is a premier AI-enabled construction services platform powering North American industries through a wide range of multi-trade capabilities. With expertise spanning data centers, energy, automotive, higher education, government, retail, commercial and industrial sectors, Sylvan provides advanced services from planning to project execution and ongoing service maintenance. By combining intelligent technology, expertise, and a commitment to safety and quality, Sylvan is dedicated to driving success for its clients and partners. For more information, visit www.sylvan-inc.com.
About E-3 Tech, LLC
E-3 Tech, LLC is a private investment company, with participation from Andreessen Horowitz (a16z), that partners with entrepreneurial management teams to drive growth, innovation, and long-term value creation through the deployment of leading-edge technologies and programmatic M&A. Since investing in Sylvan Group in March 2025, E-3 Tech has supported the platform's expansion with a focus on strategic, aligned partnerships that strengthen capabilities and deepen market presence across North America. For more information, visit www.e-3.tech.
Media Contacts
Sylvan Group: Chelsea Carter - Corporate Marketing Manager
586-850-0278
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E-3 Tech, LLC: Kristen Tugwell - Chief of Staff
410-830-0947
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SOURCE: Sylvan, Inc.