Universal Engineering Sciences Acquires NOVA Geotechnical & Inspection Services
May 6, 2020
Orlando-headquartered Universal Engineering Sciences, LLC (UES), backed through its relationship with Palm Beach Capital and Gary H. Elzweig, P.E., has announced that NOVA Geotechnical & Inspection Services, LLC has joined the UES family. The deal expands UES's footprint westward — adding NOVA's Las Vegas, Reno and Irvine capabilities to UES's national platform and strengthening its geotechnical, materials testing and inspection service offering.
- Buyers
- Universal Engineering Sciences, LLC, Palm Beach Capital, Gary H. Elzweig, P.E.
- Targets
- NOVA Geotechnical & Inspection Services, LLC
- Platforms
- Universal Engineering Sciences, LLC
- Industry
- Engineering Services
- Location
- Nevada, United States
- Transaction Type
- Addon
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