Feb. 4, 2011 (Canada NewsWire Group) --
MONTREAL, Feb. 4 /CNW Telbec/ - TSX: GNV - GENIVAR Inc. ("GENIVAR") is pleased to announce the acquisition of Delcom Engineering Ltd. ("Delcom"), a firm specialized in consulting engineering and land surveying. Delcom is located in Summerside, Prince Edward Island (PEI) and has a second office location in Charlottetown. This acquisition adds 15 people to GENIVAR.
"We are very pleased to welcome Delcom within GENIVAR as it fits very well in our development strategy and strengthens our leadership in Atlantic Canada," said Stephen Wallace, Vice-President, Atlantic Canada of GENIVAR. "Through this acquisition, we are reinforcing our approach of being a global player with a strong local presence," he added.
"GENIVAR is the perfect fit for us. Our culture and values are completely aligned and our strong entrepreneurial spirit is matched by that of GENIVAR, enabling us to continue to offer practical and innovative solutions to our clients in the manner that they have come to expect," said Clark Baglole, one of the founding partners of Delcom.
About Delcom Engineering Ltd.
Delcom, which was founded in 1983, has over 25 years of experience in
delivering practical and effective solutions to clients. Delcom is a
leading single-source provider of professional engineering, planning,
and land surveying services. The multidisciplinary nature of the firm
means that clients receive full-service solutions that are creative and
innovative.
About GENIVAR Inc.
GENIVAR is a leading Canadian engineering services firm providing
private and public-sector clients with a complete range of professional
consulting services throughout all project phases, including planning,
design, construction and maintenance. Ranging in size and scope,
GENIVAR's clients primarily operate in the building, industrial, power,
municipal infrastructure, transportation and environmental sectors.
GENIVAR is one of Canada's largest engineering services firm by number
of employees, with more than 4,500 managers, professionals,
technicians, technologists and support staff in more than 85 offices in
Canada and internationally.
www.genivar.com
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Stephen Wallace
Vice President, Atlantic Canada
GENIVAR Inc.
Tel : (902) 835-9955
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Isabelle Adjahi
Director, Corporate Communications and Investor Relations
GENIVAR Inc.
Tel: (514) 340-0046, ext. 5648
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Clark Baglole
President
Delcom Engineering Ltd.
Tel: (902) 436-2669
[email protected]