ESP Associates Expands in Texas and Colorado with CivilCorp and Ditesco Acquisitions

ESP Associates, a leading engineering design and infrastructure consulting firm, has announced the completion of two strategic acquisitions aimed at expanding its presence in the Texas and Colorado markets. The company has acquired CivilCorp, a transportation and public works engineering firm based in Texas, and Ditesco, a civil engineering and construction management firm based in Fort Collins, Colorado. With these acquisitions, ESP is one step closer to achieving its goal of becoming a top 150 design firm in North America.

ESP President, Joe Hendrick, expressed excitement about welcoming CivilCorp and Ditesco to the ESP family. He emphasized that the company found partners who share their values of integrity, authenticity, and commitment to employees, clients, and communities. As ESP continues to expand its national footprint, it remains dedicated to maintaining localized, people-focused relationships to ensure that it remains a trusted resource for clients and partners.

Mark McCammon, Co-Founder and Managing Partner at Strength Capital Partners, which partnered with ESP in 2018, shared his vision for ESP as a diversified infrastructure growth platform. The addition of CivilCorp and Ditesco enhances ESP's capabilities in critical infrastructure markets such as transportation, water resources, and public utilities, while also expanding its reach in the rapidly growing Texas and Colorado regions.

After the completion of the acquisitions, both CivilCorp and Ditesco will continue to operate under their existing leadership teams. ESP believes that the professionalism, technical expertise, and entrepreneurial spirit of these teams make them a natural fit with the company. This partnership will provide tremendous opportunities for employees to grow and excel, and ESP is committed to building on the combined organization's track record of delivering innovative solutions to clients and communities.

In addition to the acquisitions, ESP successfully completed a refinancing of its debt facility to ensure a highly-efficient capital structure and ample liquidity for future growth investments.

ESP and its family of companies will continue to pursue an aggressive organic growth strategy, with a focus on the transportation, water, utilities, environment, and community infrastructure markets. The company aims to stay innovative and adaptive, delivering complete project solutions that meet the evolving needs of its clients.

Legal counsel for the acquisitions was provided by Taft Stettinius & Hollister LLP, and Stifel acted as the exclusive debt placement agent for ESP.

About ESP Associates

ESP Associates is a multidisciplinary engineering design and infrastructure consulting firm that provides clients with a wide range of services including civil engineering, surveying and mapping, planning and landscape architecture, environmental services, construction engineering inspection, and water resource management. With over 750 employees and 35 offices across the U.S., ESP is well-equipped to solve the complex challenges of today's rapidly changing environment. The company has continually expanded its services, geographic reach, technology capabilities, and organizational talent since its inception in 1986.

About Strength Capital Partners

Strength Capital Partners is a private equity firm that invests in lower-middle-market businesses throughout the United States. With a focus on industries such as manufacturing, distribution, infrastructure, and industrial services, Strength seeks to grow and diversify its platform companies through strategic acquisitions and organic growth. The firm's core strategy is "Industrial Consolidation." Founded in 2000, Strength Capital Partners has offices in Birmingham, MI, Cincinnati, OH, and Denver, CO.

In conclusion, ESP Associates' acquisition of CivilCorp and Ditesco marks a significant step in the company's expansion strategy in the Texas and Colorado markets. With these acquisitions, ESP aims to enhance its capabilities in critical infrastructure sectors and deliver innovative solutions to clients and communities. As the company continues to pursue its growth plans, it remains committed to maintaining strong relationships with employees, clients, and partners.