On February 1, 2023, Littlejohn & Co. LLC, a renowned private investment firm, announced that it has partnered with the firm's employees and management to acquire Ardurra Group, Inc., a leading provider of multidisciplinary engineering and design services to the transportation, water and aviation end-markets. Ardurra's management team and employees will retain a major stake in the business. The Financial Terms of the deal were not disclosed.
Ardurra, headquartered in Miami, FL, provides intricated design and engineering services for water, transportation and aviation to end markets in the Southeast, Central, Southwest, and Northwest regions of the United States. Ardurra's services positively impact the country's vital infrastructures by offering innovative and technology-driven solutions to municipalities, state government entities, utilities, and enterprises. Ardurra's work allows local communities to supply citizens with clean water, implement transit and transportation solutions, treat wastewater, and construct sustainable, resilient infrastructure.
Ardurra's CEO Ernesto Aguilar commented, "We set out to build a culture-focused firm that provides exceptional solutions to our clients through the hard work and commitment of our talented employees." He added, "Littlejohn has an impressive track record of building enduring value for its portfolio companies, and we are excited to partner with them as our Company enters this new chapter. Littlejohn shares Ardurra's values and commitment to providing world-class service, and this partnership will enable us to accelerate growth while we continue to innovate as one of the country's leading engineering and design firms."
(Source – Business Wire)
About Ardurra Group, Inc
Ardurra provides intricate engineering and design services for water, transportation and aviation to end markets in the Southeast, Central, Southwest, and Northwest regions of the United States. With a sizeable community of specialists, engineers, and designers, it provides a unique blend of expertise and innovation. Ardurra's services positively impact the country's vital infrastructures by offering municipalities, state government entities, utilities, and enterprises innovative and technology-driven solutions. The company has about 1,250 highly skilled employees across 70+ offices and was ranked No. 114 on the Engineering News-Record (ENR) Top 500 Firms list for 2021.