across the western United States. Over time, Syblon Reid has grown steadily, evolving from a regional contractor to a prominent player in the infrastructure market segment. As an employee-owned company, Syblon Reid is driven by a commitment to its workforce and clients. This business model has not only shaped the company’s internal culture but has also become a key factor in maintaining strong client relationships and ensuring long-term success. Lorenzo Abbruzzese, Vice President, shares insights into Syblon Reid’s operational focus, industry trends, challenges, and plans for the future. HANDS-ON EXPERTISE Syblon Reid’s core strengths are in heavy civil/ mechanical construction, focusing on the hydroelectric sector. This includes extensive work on spillways, penstocks, valves, and turbines for major hydroelectric facilities. The company’s ability to self-perform much of its work gives it a distinct edge in maintaining control over safety, quality, cost, and timelines, which are crucial in the complex and often sensitive projects the company undertakes. “We do a lot of work on hydro plants,” says Abbruzzese. “Anything from upgrading existing infrastructure to installing new components, like turbines and valves. It’s heavy civil work, and a lot of it we selfperform.” This hands-on approach ensures Syblon Reid can consistently deliver on challenging projects, maintaining the high-quality standards clients have come to expect over the years.Abbruzzese points out this ability to self-perform critical aspects of each project helps control quality and ensures deadlines are met, which are often key factors in securing repeat business. Another aspect that sets Syblon Reid apart is its emergency response services. Abbruzzese explains, “We’ve had significant emergency projects over the years where we were called in for urgent repairs or upgrades. Our reputation for being relationshipdriven and dependable means we often get emergency calls and are always ready to respond.”This focus on reliability and relationship-based contracting has earned Syblon Reid numerous contracts with highprofile clients, such as the U.S. Bureau of Reclamation 81 BUSINESS VIEW MAGAZINE VOLUME 11, ISSUE 10 SYBLON REID
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