Asplundh Tree Expert, LLC, the international veg-
etation management, utility infrastructure, and
commercial landscaping contractor based in Willow
Grove, Pennsylvania, recently concluded the cele-
bration of its 90th year in business. "Honoring Our
Past, Embracing the Future" was the theme of the
series of events marking the anniversary celebration.
"As a third generation family executive, I look back to
the founders and second generation family executives
during our 90th anniversary, and I think it is clear that
their philosophy of 'The Better Way' is still a strong
and guiding force of the company," said Chairman of
the Board and CEO Scott Asplundh during the annual
headquarters picnic in late September. "I extend
my thanks to all of our employees and customers
who have been a part of our successful 90 years!"
The company's top-level executives were joined by
PPL Electric Utilities President Gregory Dudkin to
plant a swamp white oak (Quercus bicolor) as a living
reminder of the company's 90th anniversary celebra-
tion. During the picnic, Mr. Dudkin reminded the 350+
headquarters employees that PPL was one of the
company's first customers and that Asplundh crews
have worked on the system continuously since 1928.
Today, in addition to vegetation management, several
Asplundh subsidiary companies also perform line con-
struction, street light conversions, electrical equip-
ment testing, and advanced metering deployments.
In closing, Mr. Dudkin said, "We are thank-
ful that Asplundh has always been there with
additional crews whenever PPL requested
assistance in restoring power."
90th Anniversary Celebration
Comes to a Close
ASPLUNDH'S
A freshly planted swamp white oak tree (Quercus
bicolor) received several shovels full of soil from (L to
R) Chairman of the Board and CEO Scott Asplundh;
PPL Electric Utilities President Gregory Dudkin;
Executive Vice Presidents Gregg Asplundh, Chris
Asplundh Jr., and David Fleischner; UtiliCon Solutions
Chief Operating Officer Steven Asplundh; UtiliCon
President Brent Asplundh; and Asplundh Tree Expert
President George Graham.
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