ACES acquires MC Squared in US
01 April 2022
Arab Center For Engineering Studies (ACES), a privately held Middle East-based geotechnical investigation, materials testing, and environmental services firm, has announced it will expand its geographic reach to the south-eastern United States through the full acquisition of MC Squared, an Atlanta (Kennesaw), Georgia-based engineering company with clients and offices throughout Georgia, Florida, and South Carolina.
MC Squared is a 100-person consulting and engineering firm specialising in geotechnical engineering, environmental studies, and construction material testing. It has provided its services to a wide range of clients throughout south-eastern US across different sectors.
ACES Co-CEOs Izzat Katkhuda and Naeem Abdulhadi have prioritised the firm’s international growth beyond the Middle East in the overall ACES strategy.
“We are regarded as technical experts and market leaders in our areas of operation,” said Katkhuda. “This acquisition marks the beginning of strategic expansion outside our region and into the US. When we met MC Squared’s leadership team, we identified a cultural match and saw a natural extension of ACES abroad.”
“We are pleased to combine the knowledge, technical capability and solid experience of these two successful companies,” said Abdulhadi. “MC Squared shares our values, entrepreneurial spirit, commitment to excellence, and emphasis on retaining and attracting strong talent. The combination brings even more expertise to the table for our existing and future clients.”
MC Squared will operate as a platform for ACES in the US and will continue its trajectory of growth both organically and through acquisitions. The firm will continue to operate as MC Squared under the leadership of CEO Sameer Moussly.
“With both firms specialising in infrastructure-related work, joining the ACES team presented a strong opportunity to grow our business and provide real growth opportunities to our very talented team members across a broader geographic footprint, pursue larger projects and clients, and expand the expertise and services we can offer our existing clients,” said Moussly.
Morrissey Goodale advised ACES on its acquisition. AEC Advisors initiated the transaction and advised MC Squared.
Founded in 1983, ACES (www.aces-int.com) offers a wide range of specialised engineering services including site and geotechnical investigation, geophysical investigation, materials technology and testing, quality control of projects, pile testing and instrumentation, special studies, land and marine surveying, and chemical and environment testing. With over 20 offices across the Middle East, diverse capabilities, state-of-the-art facilities, and more than 2,400 highly qualified employees, ACES said it is committed to providing best-in-class services.
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