Multi-national design and engineering consultancy Hyder Consulting has announced its acquisition of BCH Engineering Consultants Pty Ltd.

BCH Engineering is a Western Australia-based consultancy providing specialist structural and marine engineering design services in the oil & gas and resources sectors.

This is the latest in a line of strategic acquisitions Hyder has made in the last 12 months, following deals to acquire: SAK Engineering Consultants in Saudi Arabia (February 2012); GW Engineering in Australia (March 2012); and Power Systems Project & Consultancy Services Ltd in the UK (January 2013).


Hyder Consulting Group CEO, Ivor Catto, said the BCH acquisition was an important addition to Hyder’s presence in the region’s energy and resources sectors.

"We're pleased to join forces with BCH Engineering. The company brings a Western Australian presence and specialist skills, as well as strong relationships with key clients," Mr Catto said.

"BCH's client focus and commitment to excellence is perfectly aligned with Hyder, so the collaboration between our teams will ensure we're a very strong player in the market. This acquisition and established client base will increase momentum for our progression into the west."

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