Rimkus Expands Asia Pacific With Hinds Blunden Acquisition

Deal News | Dec 02, 2024 | EIN

Rimkus Expands Asia Pacific With Hinds Blunden Acquisition

Rimkus, a global consulting and engineering firm headquartered in the United States, has enhanced its Asia Pacific presence through the acquisition of Hinds Blunden, an Australian boutique firm offering specialized services in construction and engineering. This acquisition represents a strategic move following Rimkus' rebranding and aims to bolster its consulting services, particularly in project management, forensic analysis, and commercial advisory across the built environment. The Melbourne-based Hinds Blunden has an international client base extending to New Zealand, Asia, and the Middle East. This marks Rimkus' first acquisition in over two years and follows a significant investment from HGGC, a private equity group, with the intent to fuel Rimkus' growth ambitions. The partnership is expected to benefit both Rimkus and Hinds Blunden's clients and employees, driving further growth and innovation in the sector.

Sectors

  • Engineering and Technical Consulting
  • Construction & Engineering Services
  • Private Equity

Geography

  • Asia Pacific – Rimkus is expanding its operations in the Asia Pacific region with the acquisition of an Australian firm, enhancing its regional presence.
  • Australia – Hinds Blunden, the acquired company, is based in Melbourne, Australia, serving as a key location for Rimkus' strategic expansion.
  • United States – Rimkus is headquartered in the US and was founded there in 1983, shaping its global operations and expansion strategies.

Industry

  • Engineering and Technical Consulting – Rimkus provides engineering and technical consulting services globally, focusing on forensic consulting, dispute resolution, and project management solutions.
  • Construction & Engineering Services – Hinds Blunden offers specialized services in construction and engineering, providing expertise in project management and forensic analysis.
  • Private Equity – The acquisition is backed by HGGC, a private equity firm, which supports Rimkus’ growth strategy and market expansion.

Financials

  • – No specific financial details of the deal were disclosed in the article.

Participants

NameRoleTypeDescription
RimkusBidding CompanyCompanyA global provider of engineering and technical consulting, with recent focus on expanding through acquisitions.
Hinds BlundenTarget CompanyCompanyAn Australian boutique firm offering specialized services in construction and engineering.
HGGCPrivate Equity InvestorCompanyAn American private equity group providing capital investment supporting Rimkus’ growth.
Jonathan HigginsPresident and CEO of RimkusPersonOversees Rimkus’ strategic market expansion and acquisition activities.
Frank LuongoVice President for Mergers & Acquisitions IntegrationPersonResponsible for integrating acquisitions and aiding Rimkus' growth in the Asia Pacific region.