Kleinfelder Acquires Geotechnical, Environmental And Testing Division Of Advantage Engineers

Chicago, IL, December 11, 2019 – Wind Point Partners and portfolio company The Kleinfelder Group, Inc. (“Kleinfelder”), a leading engineering, construction management, design, and environmental professional services firm, are pleased to announce that Kleinfelder has acquired the geotechnical, environmental, and materials testing division of Advantage Engineers, LLC (“Advantage G&E”). Advantage G&E is a trusted partner to commercial and government clients in the Mid-Atlantic region, operating across industrial real estate, transportation, energy, and utilities markets.

Advantage G&E is uniquely positioned to serve the Industrial Distribution & Logistics and Commercial Development markets, which will be new markets for Kleinfelder in the Mid-Atlantic region and enhance existing service offerings for new and existing clients. The combined organization will serve clients throughout the U.S. With the transaction, Kleinfelder is adding new office locations in Pennsylvania, New Jersey, and Maryland.

“The Advantage transaction brings additional capabilities to our Mid-Atlantic business and perfectly complements Kleinfelder’s operations as a whole,” said Kleinfelder’s President and CEO, Louis Armstrong. “We now have a strong materials testing practice that seamlessly integrates with our existing geotechnical and environmental practices in the region. This additional expertise can be leveraged to deliver added value to existing clients, as well as create opportunities with new clients that will fuel growth.”

Nathan Brown, Managing Director at Wind Point Partners, commented, “Strategic acquisitions like this are a key part of Kleinfelder’s value creation plan, and we are thrilled to be partnering with the very talented and impressive team at Advantage G&E.”

Following the transaction, Advantage G&E’s employees, including President Dan Schauble, will join the Kleinfelder organization.

Mr. Schauble stated, “I am excited to join Kleinfelder. Their technical capabilities and national footprint will enhance and advance the exceptional geotechnical, environmental, and CoMET consulting services Advantage Engineers has provided for the last two decades.”

Advantage G&E represents the first acquisition for Kleinfelder since the company’s November 2018 partnership with Wind Point. Kleinfelder’s acquisition strategy will continue to focus on acquiring leading engineering, environmental and professional services firms with complementary employee-focused cultures and trusted commitment to clients. 

Winston & Strawn LLP served as legal counsel to Kleinfelder. Bengur Bryan & Co., Inc. provided transaction advisory services and McNees Law Firm served as legal counsel to Advantage Engineers, LLC.