Northline Utilities, LLC Announces Acquisition of Black & McDonald’s New York Testing and Commissioning Service Line
- Northline Utilities
- Sep 4
- 2 min read
Updated: Sep 16

We are pleased to share Northline Utilities has officially acquired Black & McDonald’s New York Testing and Commissioning Service Line, marking a significant milestone in our growth and success.
This is a major step forward for Northline Utilities as we expand our expertise and position ourselves as a stronger competitor in the electric industry.
We believe the combined resources and expertise will not only benefit our company but also provide greater value to our customers, partners, and employees.
Over the last several weeks, we have worked closely with the Testing & Commissioning team to ensure a smooth transition. We are committed to preserving the culture and values that make both companies special while integrating the strengths and opportunities this acquisition brings.
What This Means for Northline:
• New team members - Our new team members completed their onboarding this month and are fully set up with NLU emails and rebranded vehicles.
• They will remain based at their current facility in the East Syracuse area, ensuring continuity and stability.
• This acquisition provides access to roughly 200 new customers from B&M’s Testing & Commissioning book of business.
This would not have been possible without the efforts and coordinated teamwork of Lori Mayott, Tom DePeter, Alyx Gleason, Lee Pray, Donny Shay, Tyler Wood, Brandy Rousseau, Nathan Boutwell, and their supporting teams.
We understand that you may have questions about this acquisition. Please reach out to me directly if you have any questions. In the coming days, we will be sharing this announcement on our social media channels. I encourage all of you to celebrate our new team members and this exciting opportunity to expand our footprint and continue our growth.
Thank you for your continued commitment to excellence and support as we embark on this exciting new chapter together. I am confident that, together, we will achieve even greater success.
About Northline Utilities, LLC
Northline Utilities, LLC is a leading provider of construction services to the electric utilities industry in the Northeastern U.S. Founded in 2005, Northline is headquartered in upstate New York and serves a broad clientele ranging from regional electric cooperatives and renewable energy EPCs, to major investor-owned utilities. With a commitment to satisfying customers and quality of work life, Northline Utilities is poised for continued success in the years to come.
Affiliates: In partnership with NorPro, LLC, Northline Compass, LLC, Powerline Training, Northline Premises, LLC and Northline Energy, LLC, we continue to drive progress in the electrical utility industry.

