Engineering Services Acquisitions in New Jersey

Security 101, a Gemspring Capital portfolio company, has acquired Integrated Systems & Services, Inc. (ISSI), a security integrator based in Eatontown, New Jersey. The add-on expands Security 101's Northeast footprint and strengthens its capabilities in high-security environments, including data center and healthcare security; terms were not disclosed.

KCI Technologies Inc. has acquired McLaren Engineering Group, a New Jersey-based full-service engineering and surveying firm with roughly 200 employees and 11 offices. The transaction expands KCI’s Professional Services sector capabilities and geographic footprint across the Northeast, adding McLaren’s expertise in structural, civil, bridge, marine engineering and surveying.

Global design firm WATG has acquired Atlantic City–based SOSH Architects. The acquisition integrates SOSH as WATG's ninth regional office, expanding WATG's hospitality and gaming design capabilities and adding local presence in Atlantic City, New Jersey.

Accenture has acquired Cientra, a New Jersey–based silicon design and engineering services firm, to strengthen Accenture's silicon design and engineering capabilities. The acquisition brings roughly 530 engineers and expands Accenture's capacity in embedded IoT, ASIC/SoC design and verification across automotive, telecommunications and high‑tech end markets; terms were not disclosed.

Minuteman Security & Life Safety, a super-regional provider of integrated security and life safety systems headquartered in Andover, Massachusetts, has acquired Secuni (formerly Dynamic Security), a systems integrator based in Edison, New Jersey. The acquisition expands Minuteman's East Coast coverage and managed-services capabilities, adding more than 60 Secuni professionals across five offices and enhancing service for enterprise and global clients.

Sciens Building Solutions, a Carlyle-backed life-safety platform, has acquired Open Systems Integrators (OSI), a Hamilton, New Jersey-based provider of low‑voltage fire, security and AV systems. OSI's CEO Paul Facciolo will remain in place as the company expands Sciens' Northeast footprint and service capabilities across education, healthcare, government and commercial markets.

The Vertex Companies, LLC has acquired TriLogix Consulting, LLC, a New Jersey-based construction claims, CPM scheduling and risk management firm. The acquisition is a tuck-in to Vertex's platform (backed by Wind Point Partners) to expand project controls, claims and advisory capabilities across the construction and infrastructure markets.

Pavion Corp., a Wind Point Partners-backed provider of fire, safety, security and communications solutions, has acquired Integrated Security and Communications (ISC), a Millstone, New Jersey-based security systems integrator. The deal expands Pavion’s engineering, integration and Fortune 500 national account capabilities and is the 20th acquisition for Pavion since partnering with Wind Point in 2020.

Investment funds managed by TowerBrook Capital Partners have entered into a definitive agreement to take a minority stake in Langan Engineering & Environmental Services. Langan's management and employee shareholders will retain majority ownership; the financing package includes support from Blackstone Credit, CPPIB Credit Investments III and SMBC, and the deal is expected to close in Q1 2024.

Arcfield has completed the acquisition of Strategic Technology Consulting (STC), a provider of model-based systems engineering (MBSE) and digital engineering services. STC will operate as a subsidiary of Arcfield and expand Arcfield's digital engineering, MBSE and digital twin capabilities to support government and commercial customers; Arcfield is PE-backed and headquartered in Chantilly, Virginia.

Carlson Private Capital Partners (CPC) made a significant investment in founder-owned Thermo Systems, a control systems integration firm headquartered in East Windsor, New Jersey. Thermo Systems (founded 1998) provides automation and control integration across data center, life sciences and district energy end markets, operates multiple U.S. and European offices, and has completed nearly 1,700 projects for over 200 customers; the investment is intended to support Thermo's growth and expansion.

NV5 Global, Inc. acquired KMK Technologies, LLC, a Monroeville, New Jersey-based provider of audiovisual, lighting, security and IT systems design and consulting. The transaction (cash and stock) will be integrated into NV5's Buildings and Clean Energy business to strengthen the company's building technology and consulting capabilities and is immediately accretive to NV5's earnings.

Godspeed Capital Management, working with its platform Huckabee Architects, proposed to acquire 100% of Hill International for $1.85 per share (approximately $143.9 million) in cash. The offer would take Hill private and fold the company into Huckabee as a strategic add-on to drive operational improvements and growth away from public-market constraints.

Keystone Capital Management completed an investment partnership with VDA, Inc., a leading provider of technical consulting and inspection services to the elevator and vertical transportation industry. The transaction establishes VDA as a Keystone platform in the building sciences space and positions the company to pursue add-on acquisitions to accelerate growth and consolidation.

Corbett Technology Solutions, Inc. (CTSI), a portfolio company of Wind Point Partners, has acquired DavEd Fire Systems, a provider of fire alarm and security system design, integration, maintenance and managed services. The add-on expands CTSI's footprint into the New York metropolitan area and deepens its fire alarm capabilities.

Black & Veatch acquired RCC Consultants, a Woodbridge, New Jersey–based engineering and consulting firm focused on public safety and private telecommunications networks. The acquisition expands Black & Veatch’s telecom and public safety network engineering, procurement and construction (EPC) capabilities and brings RCC’s consulting and asset management expertise into Black & Veatch’s turnkey design/build offering.