Inc. The main benefit of the agreement is the assurance of a steady supply to Asplundh of modern, efficient aerial equipment at a reasonable cost. After 38 years with the company and 10 years as its president, Edward Asplundh steps down and later resigns. The Board of Directors elects his younger brother Chris to be the corporation's sixth president. The concept of outsourcing grows in popularity among utilities looking to become more efficient and competitive. Asplundh addresses one aspect of this need by offering meter reading services for the first time.
More international growth takes place as new line clearance operations commence in Australia.
1993 Asplundh participates in the National Rural Electric Cooperative Association's annual meeting for the first time. The company's annual support of this convention and the organization in which many of our customers belong, continues through today. At the close of the company's 65th anniversary year, Asplundh greatly expands its vegetation management capabilities with the acquisition of certain assets of Southeastern Public Service Co. a holding company for several long-established line clearance tree trimming companies. Our active participation in this valuable industry conference continues through today. In February, a powerful ice storm wreaks havoc in 14 states.