Dessau Pursues Growth in Ontario - Canadian engineering-construction firm
Dessau acquires two companies in Ontario

MONTREAL, Dec. 23 /CNW Telbec/ - Dessau Inc., one of Canada's largest engineering-construction firms, has just announced the acquisition of two Ontario firms: Atkinson, Davies Inc., a London firm that works in geotechnical and environmental engineering, and Premier/Levaque, a Milton-based company that specializes in roofing and building envelope consulting services.

"We are very pleased to further our growth in Ontario. The acquisition of these two companies strengthens our presence in the province, and their expertise enhances our service offering. Dessau expects to continue in this direction in the new year with acquisitions elsewhere in Canada and abroad," states Mr. Jean-Pierre Sauriol, President and Chief Executive Officer at Dessau.

With 30 employees, the firms will become part of LVM, Dessau's largest subsidiary, which employs over 1,300 people and provides geotechnical, materials and environmental engineering services. In Ontario, Dessau and LVM have a combined total of more than 200 employees working in nine locations.

About Atkinson, Davies
Founded in 1980, Atkinson, Davies offers geotechnical, materials and environmental engineering services. The professional experience of the company's founders, Colin Atkinson, P.Eng., and Peter Davies, P.Eng., dates back to 1949.

About Premier/Levaque
Founded in 2000, Premier/Levaque is the amalgamation of Premier Roof Consulting Ltd. (1993) and Levaque Enterprises Inc. (1989). The company has earned a solid reputation in the industrial, institutional and commercial sectors as a roof management and building envelope consulting firm. Premier/Levaque works on projects in Ontario and throughout Canada.

About Dessau
Founded in 1957, Dessau is the fifth-largest engineering-construction firm in Canada and one of the top 60 in the world. With expertise in a wide range of fields related to engineering and construction, Dessau plans, designs, builds and manages infrastructure for clients in the private and public sectors. Dessau employs nearly 4,700 people and posts annual revenues of $600 million. The company also operates offices in North Africa, Central America, South America and the Caribbean.

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For further information:

Pierre Lévesque
Senior Advisor, Communications
Dessau Inc.
Tel.: [phone], extension 2084