AECOM Technology Corporation (NYSE: ACM), a leading provider of
professional technical and management support services for government
and commercial clients around the world, announced today that it has
acquired KMK Consultants (KMK), an Ontario, Canada-based engineering
firm specializing in water, wastewater and municipal engineering.
By adding KMK, AECOM has bolstered its presence in the growing Canadian
infrastructure market. AECOM will now have more than 1,300 professionals
in offices across Central and Western Canada.
?We view the addition of an outstanding firm
like KMK to the AECOM family as an important step forward in the
advancement of our strategy in the Canadian infrastructure market,?
said John M. Dionisio, AECOM president and chief executive officer. ?In
addition to expanding our Canadian business, this acquisition
strengthens our global expertise in the area of water and wastewater.?
According to Dionisio, this announcement reflects positive news for
clients of both AECOM and KMK. He cited a greater breadth of project
management and technical expertise as key benefits for clients.
Bob Fleeton, KMK president and chief executive officer, echoed this
sentiment. ?By joining AECOM, we are able to
draw on global expertise in a wide range of engineering services,
including AECOM's renowned water and
wastewater practice,? said Fleeton. ?We
will be able to greatly enhance the resources and expertise available to
our clients, while maintaining the high-quality service that is the
keystone of our proud reputation.?
About AECOM
AECOM (NYSE: ACM) is a global provider of professional technical and
management support services to a broad range of markets, including
transportation, facilities, environmental and energy. With more than
31,000 employees around the world, AECOM is a leader in all of the key
markets that it serves. AECOM provides a blend of global reach, local
knowledge, innovation and technical excellence in delivering solutions
that enhance and sustain the world's built,
natural and social environments. AECOM serves clients in more than 60
countries and had revenue of more than $4 billion for the 12-month
period ended June 30, 2007. More information on AECOM and its services
can be found at www.aecom.com.
AECOM Technology Corporation
Paul Gennaro, 212-973-3167
SVP &
Chief Communications Officer
paul.gennaro@aecom.com