The History of Michels

Born of humble beginnings as a regional natural gas distribution company in the Midwestern united States, Michels has grown into a leader in energy and infrastructure construction.
The 1950s and 60s were a time of massive expansion for the United States natural gas distribution pipeline network. Thousands of miles of new pipeline were constructed. Work was abundant. To meet the needs of this emerging market, welder Dale Michels formed a partnership with his brother-in-law, Ted Koenigs, and Ted’s business partner, Jim Michel, in 1959.
The combination of Dale’s pipeline construction experience, legendary work ethic and entrepreneurial spirit were complemented by his partners’ business knowledge. The result? Michels Pipeline Construction, a regional natural gas contractor in Dale’s hometown of Brownsville, WI.
Dale’s desire to be the best was a constant driving force. He had an unwavering belief that his company and his people could succeed where others faltered.
Michels first jobs were installing natural gas mains and underground telephone lines and cables. The work was hard, days were long and conditions were challenging. The crews relied on grit in the absence of specialized equipment.
Michels’ fate was in peril in those early days. Dale was critically injured when a crude side boom fell onto him, crushing his hip. His recovery took more than a year. Day-to-day operations were left in the hands of Jerry Eilbes, Dale’s first employee. In what would become true Michels fashion, Jerry and the crew rose to the challenges rather than fleeing for other work.
Dale eventually made a full recovery. The accident left a lasting mark on his wife, Ruth, his family and the fledgling company. To this day, the Michels family remains passionate about safety so other families can avoid a similar experience. That commitment is the framework for Michels’ safety culture and our promise to providing crews with sophisticated, well-maintained equipment.
As operations grew, so did Michels’ reputation as a reliable construction partner. When Dale was asked to expand work in new markets, his frequent answer is a Michels mantra: We can do that.
Throughout the next six decades, organic growth and strategic acquisitions have propelled Michels into many new markets. Each expansion serves the evolving needs of our dynamic industries and is driven by the Michels family’s belief that our people can perform world-class work. Our Core Values of Safety, Teamwork, Integrity, Dedication and Sustainable Operations guide our actions, regardless of the type of work being performed.
At each stage, Michels remains focused on the future, anticipating our customers’ needs and developing solutions even before questions are asked.
This progressive vision was evident even in our darkest days, when Dale Michels unexpectedly passed away in 1998. As the company mourned the loss of a great leader, the Michels family paid tribute to their patriarch by steadfastly guiding the company. Dale and Ruth’s sons Pat, Tim and Kevin drew on the lessons they learned growing up in the construction industry to advance the company.
In 2001, the Michels family decided to drop Pipeline Construction from the company’s name to better represent the diverse services being performed by crews from coast to coast. This small Wisconsin regional gas distribution contractor has evolved into an international powerhouse.
Today, Michels is driven by our past, our people and our projects. We push ahead on a tireless mission to provide critical services necessary for improving North America’s infrastructure. What the future holds for us is just around the corner.
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Michels is one of the largest, most diversified utility contractors in North America. We are able to combine the collective strengths of our hard-working people, our enviable equipment fleet and our substantial experience into one team that can construct and manage your project from planning to completion. This unified approach allows Michels to provide innovative solutions, consistent quality and the convenience of having one key point of contact for all facets of a complex project.
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