Phenna Group Acquires MLA Geotechnical
April 13, 2026
Phenna Group, headquartered in the United Kingdom, has acquired MLA Geotechnical, a geotechnical testing, inspection, and engineering services provider based in Austin, Texas. The deal strengthens Phenna’s Infrastructure division in the Americas and expands its geotechnical capabilities across the southwestern United States, particularly Texas.
- Buyers
- Phenna Group
- Targets
- MLA Geotechnical
- Industry
- Industrial Services
- Location
- Texas, United States
- Transaction Type
- Buyout
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