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WSI Brand Launch
Suwanee, GA – October 19, 2026 – WSI has been built over 48 years, one project, one outage and one customer at a time. There is a confidence that comes with the WSI name… this new identity respects that history while better reflecting the company we are today and the direction we are heading. The logo may be new, but the reputation behind those three letters has been earned over decades by our people, our customers and the work we deliver every day.
Avail Infrastructure Solutions Announces Sale of WSI to Pelican Energy Partners
Suwanee, GA – January 5, 2026 – Avail Infrastructure Solutions (“Avail”), a Fernweh Group (“Fernweh”) portfolio company, announces that it has completed the sale of its Welding Services Business (“WSI”), a global leading provider of specialty welding and asset life extension services for critical infrastructure, to Pelican Energy Partners LP (“Pelican”), a private equity firm focused on the energy services and industrial sectors.
WSI Receives Supplier Approval to Work Directly for ADNOC Facilities
Suwanee, GA – September 15, 2025 – WSI, a world leader in pressure equipment life extension, has obtained supplier approval from the Abu Dhabi National Oil Company (ADNOC), and is now pre-qualified to perform its automated welding services at all ADNOC facilities.
WSI Partners with TRAGS to Deliver Advanced Welding Services in Qatar
Suwanee, GA – June 12, 2025 – WSI is proud to announce the signing of a strategic agreement with Trading and Agency Services Limited Company W.L.L. (TRAGS) in Doha, Qatar, marking a significant milestone in the company’s expansion within the Middle East.
WSI Announces Strategic Partnership with Kanoo Energy in the Middle East
August 19, 2024 – Suwanee, GA – WSI is proud to announce the signing of an agreement with Kanoo Energy- KESS (Kanoo Environmental Sustainability Solution), marking a significant milestone in the company’s expansion within the Middle East. This strategic partnership combines WSI’s cutting-edge expertise in weld overlay, orbital welding, and high velocity thermal spray applications with Kanoo Energy’s extensive regional knowledge and invaluable experience.