As more and more sophisticated technology began to be deployed to the grid, the company needed to make investments in new capabilities, particularly information technology, security, engineering and cellular telecommunications. In 2002, Pike partnered with private equity firm Lindsay Goldberg, gaining capital to fuel long-term expansion. Over the next several years, Pike acquired numerous companies, building union strength in the Southwest and launching one of the nation’s largest power engineering platforms. In 2005, Pike went public. In just three years, the company had doubled in size and emerged as a national player with deep operational range.