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MergerWednesday, July 29, 2026

Gemspring-backed Key Line merges with Palouse Power

The merger creates a combined provider of electric distribution, transmission, substation, and communications infrastructure construction and maintenance, extending across Oregon and Washington.

Key Line, a portfolio company of Gemspring Capital based in Roseburg, Oregon, and Palouse Power, headquartered in Quincy, Washington, have merged, uniting two providers of construction and maintenance services for electric distribution, transmission, substation, and communications infrastructure.

Both companies serve electric utilities and communications infrastructure customers across the Pacific Northwest.

The combination creates a larger field services platform that supports the construction and upkeep of critical electric and communications networks.

Key Line’s Oregon operations and Palouse’s Washington presence give the merged entity a broader regional footprint.

Gemspring Capital sponsored the transaction, which was announced.

Deal facts

Target
Palouse Power
Buyer
Key Line
Deal type
Merger
Headquarters
Washington
Announced
Wednesday, July 29, 2026

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