Mechanical contractors initially resisted utility acquirers as a threat

PSEG ET's VP describes how mechanical contractors at first resisted because they saw the energy provider as a threat, but are now willing to discuss acquisition due to the changing market.

““At first, we ran into resistance from mechanical contractors because we were seen as a threat,” Fastiggi said. “Now they are willing to listen to us and talk about acquisition, because of the changing market.””

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