Isle construction firm purchased

Ikaika Inc., a Hawaii utility construction company, has been purchased by Tyrone, Ga.-based Osmose Utilities Services for an undisclosed price.

All of Ikaika's employees will be joining Osmose, the company said.

Tony Gregory, the owner of Ikaika, will report to Phil Halsch, director of sales and operations for Osmose in Hawaii.

Osmose, which will continue to use the Ikaika name, offers a variety of utility services targeted to inspection, maintenance and rehabilitation of transmission and distribution infrastructure.

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