CBCL Limited Announces Strategic Acquisition of RJ Bartlett Engineering
Deal News | Feb 25, 2025 | Globenewswire
CBCL Limited, an engineering consultancy firm based in Atlantic Canada, has announced its strategic acquisition of RJ Bartlett Engineering Ltd. (RJBEL), a company renowned for its fire protection engineering and code consulting expertise. This acquisition allows CBCL to extend its service lines further into fire protection and code consulting. Both companies share a strong history of collaboration on major projects such as the Halifax Central Library, and their aligned corporate cultures are anticipated to bolster their success as they move forward. The acquisition will retain all of RJBEL’s current employees, ensuring continuity and growth as they operate under the CBCL banner. The acquisition is part of CBCL’s long-term strategy to stay at the forefront of engineering services by integrating complementary skills and expanding their reach within and beyond Atlantic Canada.
Sectors
- Engineering Consultancy
- Fire Protection Engineering
Geography
- Canada – The primary location of both CBCL Limited and RJ Bartlett Engineering Ltd., specifically in the Atlantic Canadian market.
- Nova Scotia – The province in which CBCL Limited is headquartered and where one of RJ Bartlett Engineering's offices is located.
Industry
- Engineering Consultancy – The industry in which CBCL Limited operates, providing multidisciplinary engineering and consulting services.
- Fire Protection Engineering – Relevant due to RJ Bartlett Engineering Ltd.'s specialization in fire protection and code consulting services.
Financials
Participants
Name | Role | Type | Description |
---|---|---|---|
CBCL Limited | Acquiring Company | Company | An employee-owned engineering consultancy firm providing multidisciplinary engineering, environmental, and geotechnical services. |
RJ Bartlett Engineering Ltd. | Target Company | Company | A company specializing in fire protection engineering and code consulting. |
John Flewelling | CEO of CBCL Limited | Person | CEO of the acquiring company, CBCL Limited. |
Sean Bartlett | Representative of RJ Bartlett Engineering Ltd. | Person | Representative of the acquired firm, highlighting transitional aspects and future outlooks. |
Ben Coles | Representative of RJ Bartlett Engineering Ltd. | Person | Another representative of RJ Bartlett Engineering Ltd. commenting on the acquisition. |