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Permanent capital for
essential industries.

National Energy & Utilities Inc. (NEU) is a North American industrial holding company with an established portfolio of operating businesses across the energy, utilities, and industrial services sectors in Canada and the United States.

18
Sub-sectors
6+
Operating Divisions
2
Countries
What We Do

Six core verticals. One platform.

01

Utility Construction

Directional drilling, hydrovac excavation, water and sewer installation, and environmental drilling for municipalities and developers.

02

Mechanical Contracting

Full-service HVAC, plumbing, drainage, and fire protection for high-rise residential, commercial, and industrial developments.

03

Fire Protection

Code-compliant inspections, installations, and ongoing maintenance for commercial and residential buildings.

04

Building Automation

Smart building controls, HVAC automation, energy management systems, and integrated facility monitoring.

05

Energy Efficiencies

Retrofits, energy audits, insulation upgrades, and efficiency optimization reducing consumption and costs.

06

Critical Infrastructure

Preventive and corrective maintenance for pipelines, power systems, water networks, and essential public infrastructure.

What We Look For

Acquisition criteria.

NEU targets acquisition opportunities with the following profile:

Seller Type
Founders planning succession, owners seeking a long-term partner, or companies selling non-core divisions — public or private
Geography
Canada and the United States
Business Type
Established operating businesses with existing management teams, customer contracts, and revenue
Sectors
Energy (oil & gas, pipelines), utilities (water, power, gas distribution), industrial services & maintenance
Condition
Profitable or near-profitable divisions; turnaround situations considered selectively
Confidentiality
Discreet, relationship-first approach with no broker intermediaries required
About NEU

We don’t just invest.
We operate.

National Energy & Utilities Inc. is a North American industrial holding company. We acquire, integrate, and operate essential service businesses across the energy, utilities, and industrial sectors in Canada and the United States.

Unlike traditional private equity, we don’t impose exit timelines. Our permanent capital structure means every business we acquire gets the continuity, investment, and operational support it needs to thrive across generations.

Our Mission
“We build for permanence — acquiring and operating essential businesses that communities and industries depend on, with the patience and capital to let them reach their full potential.”

Backed by permanent capital and a long-hold ownership model, NEU brings patient, operationally focused stewardship to every business in our portfolio.

What Sets Us Apart

Built different. By design.

Ownership

Permanent Capital, No Exit Clock

We acquire to hold. No fund cycles, no artificial timelines. Sellers get certainty that their business won’t be flipped in 3–5 years.

Operations

We Run What We Buy

NEU isn’t a passive holding company. We actively support portfolio businesses with capital, strategy, back-office consolidation, and operational expertise.

People

Management Teams Stay

We preserve existing leadership, brand identity, and operating culture. No forced redundancies. The people who built the business continue to lead it.

Execution

Principals Make Decisions

No investment committees. Our principals approve and close deals directly — fast, clean, and confidential.

Our Portfolio

Operating companies

Each company brings deep operational history and specialized expertise.

01 / 06

CC Underground Utilities

Est. 37+ years

Safe, efficient, and innovative utility construction services supporting growing communities across Canada.

Directional DrillingHydrovacEnvironmentalWater & Sewer
Visit CC Underground
02 / 06

Lisi Mechanical Contractors Ltd.

Since 1979

Full-service mechanical solutions for high-rise and large-scale developments. HVAC, plumbing, drainage, and fire protection.

HVACPlumbingDrainageFire Protection
Visit Lisi Mechanical
03 / 06

Duval Fire Protection

Since 2013

Reliable fire protection services across the Greater Toronto Area. Inspections, installations, and maintenance.

InspectionsInstallationsMaintenanceGTA
Visit Duval Fire
04 / 06

CGR Mechanical Inc.

Established

Full-service mechanical contractor and sheet metal fabrication, specializing in healthcare mechanical systems including medical specialty and high purity gases.

Healthcare MechanicalSheet MetalHigh Purity Gas
Learn More
05 / 06

Carvery’s Construction Ltd.

Established

Full-service contracting in commercial, industrial, and residential projects. Plumbing, heating, electrical, carpentry, painting, and renovations.

PlumbingHeatingElectricalCarpentryRenovations
Visit Carvery’s
06 / 06

CC Realty

Established

Real estate holdings and property management supporting NEU’s portfolio of operating businesses across Canada.

Real EstateProperty ManagementHoldings
Learn More
Investment Model

Permanent capital.
Long-hold mandate.

NEU acquires and operates essential businesses across the energy, utilities, and industrial services sectors — with permanent capital and a commitment to long-term value creation.

01

Permanent Capital

We acquire to hold. No fund cycles, no exit clocks. Sellers get certainty.

02

Disciplined Acquisition

We target well-run businesses with strong fundamentals, proven cash flow, and essential service offerings.

03

Operational Continuity

We preserve management, brand, and culture. Seamless for employees and customers.

04

Speed & Certainty

Principals are decision-makers. No committee approvals, no delays.

Our Principles

Trust first, always.

I

Permanent Capital

We acquire to hold. No fund cycles, no exit clocks. Sellers get certainty and businesses get the continuity they need to thrive.

II

Operational Continuity

We preserve existing management, brand, and operating culture. Integration is seamless for employees, customers, and counterparties.

III

Speed & Certainty

Our principals are decision-makers. We move quickly through diligence with no committee approvals or unnecessary delays.

Our Process

Why sell to NEU.

Selling your business is one of the most important decisions you will ever make. We have designed our process around what matters most to owners and founders.

01

Certainty of Close

No fund committees, no unnecessary delays. Our principals approve and execute.

02

Clean Process

Experienced acquirer with a straightforward, transparent approach. No unnecessary complexity or drawn-out timelines.

03

Employee Continuity

We preserve existing teams, brands, and operating structures. No forced redundancies or cultural disruption.

04

Long-term Stewardship

We do not flip assets or pursue short-term financial engineering. We are a permanent capital holder.

Leadership

Our team.

Experienced executives across energy, finance, M&A, and infrastructure.

TC
Tremayne Carvery
Director & CEO
Founder of NEU. Built from inception in 2020 to $200M revenue in under three years.
DS
Daniel S. Peña Sr.
Chairman
Founder, The Guthrie Group. Former Chairman & CEO, Great Western Resources (~$1B in today’s market value).
VK
Vik Kalra CPA, CA
CFO
M&A, complex financing, restructuring, and financial operations leadership.
DL
David R.J. Lefebvre LL.M.
Director
Senior counsel on major Canadian M&A including CNOOC’s US$2.2B acquisition of OPTI Canada.
Join Our Team

Build your future
with NEU.

One of North America’s fastest-growing industrial holding companies.

Skilled Trades
Field Operations
Project Managers
Construction & Utilities
Engineers
Mechanical & Civil
Support Staff
Corporate & Operations
Strategic Partners
Contractors & service providers

We don’t always have open positions listed — but we’re always interested in meeting talented people. If you believe you’d be a strong fit for NEU or any of our portfolio companies, we’d love to hear from you.

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Get In Touch

Let’s start a conversation.

Whether you’re ready to sell, planning for succession, or simply exploring options — reach out in confidence. No pressure. Just a conversation about your business.

Acquisitions

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HQ

199 Bay Street, Suite 4000
Toronto, ON M5L 1A9