Qualus Acquires Planet Forward Energy Solutions (PFES)
December 3, 2024
Qualus Corporation completed its acquisition of Planet Forward Energy Solutions, LLC (PFES), a program management and strategic advisory services provider for power and utility clients. The deal expands Qualus’ capabilities in program/project management, project controls, owner's engineering services, and adds advisory growth areas such as business intelligence and data analytics.
- Buyers
- Qualus Corporation
- Targets
- Planet Forward Energy Solutions, LLC (PFES)
- Sellers
- The Planet Group
- Industry
- Energy
- Location
- United States
- Transaction Type
- Buyout
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