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Your Trusted Construction Partner in Plymouth Meeting, PA
Danella Rental Systems has been a trusted leader in utility construction, engineering design, and equipment rentals for over 50 years. Our commitment to safety, integrity, and innovation has positioned us as an industry pioneer across the utility, rail, and infrastructure sectors. With a workforce of over 1,500 skilled professionals, we deliver nationwide solutions for storm restoration, gas and electric utilities, underground construction, and broadband network development. Our focus on employee development ensures every project meets the highest standards of quality and reliability.Backed by decades of experience and a fleet of advanced equipment, we provide 24/7 emergency response capabilities to address critical infrastructure needs. Recognized for safety excellence by NECA and ranked among ENR's Top 20 Utility Contractors, we combine technical expertise with operational efficiency to exceed client expectations. From directional drilling to vegetation management, our comprehensive services support the evolving demands of modern infrastructure while maintaining strict adherence to environmental and regulatory standards.
Services
Storm Restoration
Underground Electric
Gas Utilities
Directional Drilling
Water Infrastructure
Railroad Services
Vegetation Management
Equipment Rentals
Substation Electric
Communications Networks
Highlights and features
- We offer 50+ years of specialized expertise in utility construction
- Our nationwide footprint serves all 48 contiguous states and Alaska
- We maintain a 47-year safety record with NECA recognition
- Our fleet includes 24/7 emergency response equipment and mobile command centers
- We provide end-to-end solutions from design to construction management
Associations and certifications
- NECA
- ENR
What people say
Exemplify excellence
Commitment to right job
Skilled qualified workers
Nationwide emergency response
47-year safety record
Services
Storm Restoration
Danella provides 24/7 storm restoration services for utility infrastructure. Our specialized crews and equipment respond to hurricanes, ice storms, and other emergencies nationwide. With mobile command centers and pre-positioned resources, we restore power and infrastructure quickly while maintaining strict safety standards. Our experience includes multi-month post-hurricane recovery projects.
Underground Electric
We deliver comprehensive underground electric services including directional drilling, duct bank installations, and cable replacements. Our expertise covers both energized and de-energized systems with capabilities for fault location, joint trenching, and manhole construction. Specialized equipment handles complex installations in urban and environmentally sensitive areas.
Gas Utilities
Danella offers full-cycle gas utility services from main installation to emergency repairs. Our capabilities include plastic and steel pipeline construction, metering stations, and directional drilling in environmentally sensitive locations. With nationwide coverage, we serve urban, suburban, and remote areas using traditional and trenchless excavation methods.
Directional Drilling
Our directional drilling services handle complex underground installations for utilities, communications, and gas pipelines. Using GPS mapping and advanced drilling rigs, we navigate challenging substrates from clay to granite. The fleet includes mini to maxi-rigs capable of handling projects from 10,000 to 330,000-pound capacities with minimal surface disruption.
Communications Networks
We build and maintain fiber optic networks for broadband providers. Services include aerial and underground construction, small cell deployment, and network expansion. Our teams handle permitting, pole construction, and fiber splicing while maintaining compliance with industry safety and quality standards for telecommunications infrastructure.
People
Frank Renner
President
Leading Danella's storm restoration division with over 25 years of utility construction experience. Recognized for operational excellence in emergency response and infrastructure recovery projects nationwide.
Bob Brust
Executive
Managing director for New York operations with expertise in communications infrastructure and utility construction. Oversees strategic growth initiatives and client relations for telecom projects.
Joe Spause
President
Head of storm services division with 30 years in utility emergency management. Coordinates national response teams and equipment deployment for hurricane and storm recovery operations.
Ryan Gunnett
Manager
Regional operations lead in Massachusetts with specialization in underground utilities and directional drilling projects. Ensures compliance with environmental regulations and safety protocols.
Peter Mazzari
Executive
Senior leader for New York construction projects with focus on infrastructure modernization and client relationship management. Implements safety programs across all field operations.
Questions
What utility construction services does Danella offer?
We provide storm restoration, gas and electric utilities, underground construction, water infrastructure, and communications network services across the US.
Do you offer emergency response services?
Yes, our 24/7 emergency response team mobilizes specialized equipment for storm restoration and infrastructure emergencies nationwide.
Where are Danella's service locations?
We operate across all 48 contiguous states with regional offices in Pennsylvania, Florida, Colorado, Massachusetts, and Texas.
What equipment rentals are available?
Our rental fleet includes bucket trucks, digger derricks, crane trucks, directional drills, and specialized utility vehicles.
How does Danella ensure project safety?
We maintain a 47-year safety record through mandatory training, NECA-certified protocols, and 16 dedicated training facilities nationwide.
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