PS&S Expands with Acquisition of Process Engineering Office
Deal News | Jul 10, 2025 | Globenewswire
PS&S, a leading architecture, engineering, design, surveying, and environmental firm, has acquired an engineering practice in Allentown, Pennsylvania, specializing in process design within the life sciences, pharmaceutical, and food industries. The acquisition aims to bolster PS&S's strategic goal of enhancing its presence in Eastern Pennsylvania and expanding its capabilities in clean space design and process engineering services. Employees from the acquired office will join PS&S's architectural/engineering group, contributing their expertise in cleanroom configurations and sterile product flows. According to John Sartor, PS&S President and CEO, this integration aligns with the company's growth initiatives to enhance national service capabilities. David Marks, Senior Project Executive at PS&S, expressed enthusiasm for leveraging the team’s proficiency in pharmaceutical GMPs and bioprocess design to further PS&S's objectives in the life sciences and clean manufacturing industries. Established in 1962, PS&S is recognized for its broad range of services and expertise, serving a diverse clientele under local, state, and federal mandates.
Sectors
- Architecture and Engineering
- Life Sciences
- Pharmaceuticals
Geography
- United States – PS&S is based in New Jersey, and the acquired office is located in Allentown, Pennsylvania. This focuses on increasing the company's regional presence in Eastern Pennsylvania.
Industry
- Architecture and Engineering – PS&S operates as a full-service architecture and engineering firm, and the acquisition enhances their engineering and process design capabilities.
- Life Sciences – The acquired office specializes in process engineering services pertinent to the life sciences industry, including pharmaceutical and food sectors.
- Pharmaceuticals – Given the office's expertise in pharmaceutical GMPs and bioprocess design, this acquisition aims to bolster PS&S's capabilities within the pharmaceutical sector.
Financials
Participants
| Name | Role | Type | Description |
|---|---|---|---|
| PS&S | Acquirer | Company | A full-service architecture, engineering, design, surveying, and environmental firm with a presence in the national market. |
| Engineering Practice in Allentown, Pennsylvania | Target company | Company | Specializes in process engineering within life sciences, pharmaceutical, and food industries. |
| John Sartor | President and CEO of PS&S | Person | Leads the strategic initiatives of PS&S, emphasizing the growth and integration of new acquisitions. |
| David Marks | Senior Project Executive at PS&S | Person | Responsible for integrating and leveraging new capabilities in process engineering, focusing on pharmaceutical GMPs and bioprocess design. |