AtkinsRéalis Group Inc. (TSX: ATRL), a world-class engineering services and nuclear company with offices around the world, has completed its previously announced acquisition of Wallbridge Gilbert Aztec (WGA), a leading Australian and New Zealand engineering and project management consultancy firm.
“The completion of this acquisition marks an important milestone in our growth across Australia and New Zealand,” said Ian L. Edwards, President and Chief Executive Officer, AtkinsRéalis.
“WGA’s strong regional presence, proven delivery record and talented professionals complement our existing capabilities and strengthen our ability to partner with clients on some of the region’s most significant infrastructure programs.
“We are pleased to welcome the WGA team to AtkinsRéalis and look forward to the opportunities we will create together.”
The addition of WGA’s approximately 800 professionals expands AtkinsRéalis’ presence across the Australian and New Zealand markets and enhances its ability to support clients throughout the full lifecycle of major infrastructure and development programs in defence-related infrastructure, water, power and renewables, ports and marine, transportation, resources and industrial sectors.
“Joining AtkinsRéalis opens an exciting new chapter for WGA, our people and our clients,” said Ben Stapleton, Joint Managing Director of WGA.
“Together, we bring local insight, trusted relationships and expanded global expertise that strengthen our ability to deliver complex infrastructure programs across the region.
This creates new opportunities for our teams to contribute to nationally significant projects while maintaining the practical, client-focused approach that has defined WGA for more than four decades.”