Ardurra Group Inc. Acquires WK Dickson, Strengthens Southern Presence

MIAMI--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Ardurra Group Inc. (Ardurra) today announced the acquisition of W.K. Dickson & Co. Inc. (WK Dickson), a leading multidisciplinary infrastructure consulting firm based in Charlotte, North Carolina.

Ardurra, ranked #84 on Engineering News-Record’s (ENR) Top 500 list, is known for delivering complex engineering and design services to public and private entities across the United States. WK Dickson, ranked #378 on ENR’s list, brings nearly a century of expertise in community infrastructure solutions. Founded in 1929, the firm specializes in airport planning, environmental and water resources engineering, civil infrastructure, and utility support services. Together, Ardurra and WK Dickson are well-positioned to build on this legacy and deliver even greater value to clients.

“We are truly honored that such an iconic company like WK Dickson has chosen to team up with Ardurra,” said Ernesto Aguilar, P.E., President and CEO of Ardurra. “Their iconic legacy and commitment to excellence mirror our own values, especially in providing excellent client service and driving a strong, people-centered culture. This acquisition not only amplifies our capabilities and expertise but also expands our presence even further in the South. Together, we can deliver even more innovative and comprehensive services while upholding the values deeply important to both of us.”

David Pond, P.E., President and CEO of WK Dickson, adds, "We are genuinely excited to join a firm that shares our commitment to putting people and clients at the forefront. By merging our talents and resources, we can offer even greater capabilities and expertise to better serve our clients. This year, we celebrated our 95th anniversary, reflecting on our nearly century-long journey and all we’ve achieved along the way. We are equally excited about the future we’ll create together with Ardurra as we continue the legacy that began with our founder, Col. Dickson, in 1929.”

More than 225 employees from WK Dickson will join forces with Ardurra, creating a combined team of approximately 1,750 employees across more than 85 offices throughout the U.S.

Morrissey Goodale LLC initiated the transaction.

About Ardurra

Headquartered in Miami, Ardurra provides complex engineering, consulting, and design services for various end markets, including water, transportation, aviation, and public works across the United States. Ardurra Group Inc. operates as a portfolio company of Littlejohn & Co. LLC. (Littlejohn). Littlejohn is a Greenwich, Connecticut-based investment firm focused on private equity and debt investments, primarily in middle-market companies. With approximately $7.9 billion in regulatory assets under management, the firm seeks to build sustainable success for its portfolio companies through a disciplined approach to engineering change. For more information about Littlejohn, visit www.littlejohnllc.com. For more about Ardurra, visit www.ardurra.com.

About WK Dickson

Founded in 1929, WK Dickson is a 225-person multidisciplinary consulting firm specializing in community infrastructure solutions including airport planning and design, environmental and water resources engineering, civil infrastructure, and utility support services. Headquartered in Charlotte, NC, WK Dickson operates 11 regional offices strategically located throughout the Southeastern United States. More information is available at www.wkdickson.com.