Danish outfit Ramboll is expanding its operations in the US with the acquisition of engineering and design consultancy OBG.
OBG has over 900 staff working across a variety sectors including energy, water, the environment and advanced manufacturing.
The deal will mean Ramboll has more than 2000 employees in the US and 15,000 globally.
“The acquisition of OBG is an exciting step forward in Ramboll’s strategic ambition to grow in the US and strengthen its portfolio within water, energy and environmental services, making Ramboll a multidisciplinary player in the US,” the Danish company said.
Ramboll Group chief executive Jens-Peter Saul said: “We are very excited to be welcoming OBG’s 900 experts to Ramboll. Growing in North America has been a strategic priority for us since we established our US presence in 2014 with the successful acquisition of Environ.
“Together with OBG we can build on the platform we have developed in the US. By combining our analytical and consulting-oriented business in the US with the strong project execution capabilities of OBG, we will be able to deliver full-scale, integrated solutions to our clients – from front-end consulting work to back-end execution.”
OBG chief executive Jim Fox said: “We see joining forces with Ramboll as a tremendous opportunity to widen our client base in the US as well as extend our client relationships globally.
“Additionally, this brings together world-class thought leadership and the capacity to solve the challenges caused by global mega-trends such as urbanisation, climate change and resource scarcity.
“I have full confidence that this combination will result in more growth opportunities for our talented people and innovative solutions for our clients.”