Atlas Copco Acquires U.S. Industrial Products Distributor
Stockholm, Sweden, September 7, 2017: Atlas Copco, a leading provider of sustainable productivity solutions, has acquired the operating assets of C.H. Spencer & Company Co., a U.S. distributor and service provider of industrial pumps, compressors and related products. C.H. Spencer is based in Salt Lake City, Utah, and also operates in the states of Nevada, Wyoming and Idaho in the central United States. The business is focused on distribution and service of industrial pumps, compressors and...
Michael Baker International Continues to Top Pittsburgh Business Times List of Leading Engineering Firms in Western Pennsylvania
Michael Baker International, a global leader in engineering, planning and consulting services, was recently ranked by the Pittsburgh Business Times as the number-one engineering firm in the greater Pittsburgh area, based on 2016 billings. The company has traditionally occupied the top spot on the list, which is announced annually in the publication’s Book of Lists. “Michael Baker continues to see significant growth and achievement in engineering both in Pittsburgh and across the country,” sa...
Harris Williams & Co. Advises BHI Energy on its Sale to AE Industrial Partners
Richmond, Virginia – Harris Williams & Co., a preeminent middle market investment bank focused on the advisory needs of clients worldwide for more than 25 years, announces the sale of BHI Energy (BHI), a portfolio company of Harvest Partners, LP (Harvest), to AE Industrial Partners (AEI). BHI is a leading specialty services and staffing solutions provider to power generation, energy and government markets. The transaction was led by Drew Spitzer, Matt White, Ian Thomas, Michael Drummond and Will...
Mary Wohnrade, P.E. of Wohnrade Civil Engineers, Inc., Joins Elite Global Group Recognized for Their Accomplishments and Advancing the Role of Women Working in the UAS Marketplace
Broomfield, CO – (August 29, 2017) –Wohnrade Civil Engineers, Inc., a full-service engineering firm leading the way in both the development of precision aerial mapping, and incorporating Unmanned Aerial System (UAS) data into civil engineering design, announced today that its Principal Engineer and owner, Mary Wohnrade, P.E., has been selected as an honoree in the category of Champion in the inaugural Women to Watch in UAS (Unmanned Aerial Systems) Awards. The Awards, sponsored by Women and Dron...
Pettibone Announces Highlift Equipment as New Ohio Dealer
BARAGA, Mich. — Pettibone/Traverse Lift, LLC announces the addition of Highlift Equipment to its dealer network. Highlift will carry Pettibone telehandlers for the state of Ohio at its three affiliated locations in Cincinnati, Canton and Sunbury (Columbus). “We’re very excited to welcome Highlift Equipment to the Pettibone team,” said Alecia McKay-Jones, dealer development manager for Pettibone. “They have a tremendous reputation as a high-quality supplier and service provider, and we lo...
Dewberry Wins Land Conservation Award for Innovation Center South
Dewberry has been recognized with a 2016 Land Conservation Award in the Large Commercial category from Fairfax County, Virginia, for its site/civil engineering and land planning development and design work on Innovation Center South for Rocks Engineering Company. This transit-oriented, high-density, mixed-use development aims to create a vibrant community where people can live, work, learn, and play, while leading to better connectivity between activity centers from Loudoun County, Virginia, to...
Arcadis Joins Forces with Government of Canada to Reduce Greenhouse Gas Emissions in Chile
Aug. 24, 2017 — Toronto, Canada — Arcadis, the leading global design and consultancy firm for natural and built assets, announced today its selection by the government of Canada to lead a project valued at 7 million Canadian dollars over four years to reduce greenhouse gas emissions and capture methane from landfills in Chile. Environment and Climate Change Minister, Catherine McKenna, made the announcement on behalf of the Canadian government. The Arcadis team in Canada and its waste managem...
Michael Baker International Expands National Presence with First Michigan Office
Detroit, Mich. – Michael Baker International, a global leader in engineering, planning and consulting services, today announced the company’s expansion into Michigan with the opening of its first Detroit-based office. The new Michael Baker office in Detroit extends the company’s presence in its Great Lakes Region to deliver innovative solutions to clients and prospects, while growing business in the area. “Michigan has long been a target expansion market for Michael Baker International....
Precast/Prestressed Concrete Institute Announces 2017 Sidney Freedman Craftsmanship Award Winners
CHICAGO – August 22, 2017 – Today, the Precast/Prestressed Concrete Institute (PCI) announced the winners of their sixth annual Sidney Freedman Craftsmanship Award. The award recognizes PCI-certified plants for excellence in manufacturing and craftsmanship of architectural precast and glass fiber-reinforced concrete (GFRC) structures and individual components. PCI announced two PCI-certified plants for this year’s award. A judging panel made up of industry experts selected Willis Constructi...
Bechtel Recognized for Innovative Use of Information Technology
Bechtel, a global engineering, procurement, and construction leader, has been recognized by CIO, an executive-level tech media brand, as a 2017 CIO100 Honoree for its innovative use of big data and advanced analytics to transform the way engineering, procurement, and construction (EPC) industry addresses efficiency and productivity challenges. CIO100 is an annual awards program that recognizes organizations around the world for their innovative and strategic use of information technologies to dr...