Michael Baker International Acquires MLU Services, Inc.

Mississippi Lime Company (MLC) Acquires Burnett, Inc.

January 6, 2026

Manufacturing

Mississippi Lime Company (MLC), an HBM Holdings company, has completed the acquisition of Burnett, Inc., a technical leader in lime slurry systems and services used in municipal water treatment. The deal includes Burnett's four Southeast U.S. operations, trucking business and proprietary technologies (CAL~FLO and the RE~MIN PROCESS); financial terms were not disclosed.

Michael Baker International Merges Akela Engineering and Consulting into SRS Vertical

January 6, 2025

Engineering Services

Michael Baker International has fully merged its portfolio company, Akela Engineering and Consulting, into the firm's Sustainable and Resilient Solutions (SRS) business vertical to create a unified Mechanical, Electrical and Plumbing (MEP) capability. The consolidation is intended to strengthen Michael Baker's ability to pursue larger, more complex MEP projects and to support growth in Southern California and national private-sector markets.

Michael Baker International Acquires Strategic Interest in Infinity MEP+S Consultants

June 6, 2024

Engineering Services

Michael Baker International announced a strategic investment in Houston-based Infinity MEP+S Consultants, integrating the MEP, structural, fire protection and technology design firm into its Sustainable and Resilient Solutions (SRS) vertical and Akela Engineering team. The deal expands Michael Baker's capabilities in MEP and related services and broadens its geographic footprint in Texas and the Middle East; Infinity operates five offices with over 50 employees.

Michael Baker International Acquires Digital Data Technologies, Inc.

June 4, 2024

Government & Public Sector

Michael Baker International has acquired Digital Data Technologies, Inc. (DDTI) and combined DDTI with its DATAMARK public safety division to launch DATAMARK Technologies, offering integrated NG9-1-1 location and GIS data management solutions. The combination expands Michael Baker's GovTech and public safety capabilities—adding indoor mapping, LiDAR and digital twin technologies—to deliver a unified solution for emergency response and GIS data interoperability.

Michael Baker International Acquires Tidal Basin

August 22, 2023

Professional Services

Michael Baker International has acquired Tidal Basin, a leading emergency and disaster management consulting firm. The acquisition will allow Michael Baker to expand its preparedness, mitigation, response, recovery and program management capabilities and strengthen its service offering to federal, state and local clients on resiliency and post-disaster recovery projects.

Baker Tilly Acquires Seattle-based Bader Martin

June 1, 2022

Accounting & Tax

Baker Tilly US, LLP has combined with Seattle-based accounting firm Bader Martin, P.S., effective June 1, bringing roughly 100 professionals into the Baker Tilly network. The move expands Baker Tilly’s footprint into the Pacific Northwest and enhances its tax and wealth advisory capabilities for high-net-worth individuals, family businesses and nonprofits.