\u201cThis acquisition fits perfectly with our strategic planning. We were keen to expand our range of services to offer our clients value-added turnkey solutions to develop projects respecting the environment,\u201d says Jean-Fran\u00e7ois Poirier, President of UDA Consulting Group Inc.<\/p>\n
Groupe Akifer inc.<\/strong> has been providing expertise and solutions tailored to hydrogeological and environmental issues and to the remediation of contaminated sites for more than 35 years. The company has conducted over 7,000 projects for industries, businesses, cities and governments.<\/p>\n Foraspec Enterprises 2016 inc.<\/strong> specializes in drilling for geotechnical and environmental studies, and mineral exploration (quarries and gravel pits).<\/p>\n Solneuf inc.<\/strong> is one of the most advanced treatment facilities in Quebec for soil contaminated with light or heavy hydrocarbons such as gasoline, fuel oil and diesel fuel.<\/p>\n Groupe Conseil UDA inc. is thrilled to bring the 45 professionals on board. With the arrival of this new expertise, the company will reach the 100-employee mark in the coming months. \u201cWe\u2019re extremely pleased to welcome these professionals with their cutting-edge expertise recognized throughout the industry. As long-time partners and collaborators, we share the same values. Our companies teaming up is perfectly natural and brings great potential for growth and opportunities,\u201d adds Jean-Fran\u00e7ois Poirier.<\/p>\n The human values and drive of the UDA team convinced Groupe Akifer inc. and Entreprises Foraspec 2016 inc. and Solneuf inc. to join their expertise to that of Groupe Conseil UDA inc. The shareholders remain shareholders or employees of the company.<\/p>\n \u201cUDA carries out large projects and we see a strong potential for development and long-term growth,\u201d says St\u00e9phane Lambert, Vice-President of the Akifer Division. \u201cThis transaction allows us to pursue our projects with the support of a larger team, and a diversified and very complementary expertise. This transaction will allow us to reach new levels and create great opportunities for our teams,\u201d he adds.<\/p>\n Since Jean-Fran\u00e7ois Poirier and Fr\u00e9d\u00e9ric Fulham took over the helm of Groupe Conseil UDA inc. in 2021, the company has seen strong growth. Last June, they also acquired the Groupe de Recherche et d\u2019\u00c9tudes en Biostatistique et en Environnement (G.R.E.B.E.), which specializes in ecology, environment and conservation of natural environments.<\/p>\n \u201cThis second acquisition within two months reflects our dynamic approach and our desire to provide a more comprehensive and personalized range of services in Quebec. Besides expanding our service offering, we\u2019re improving our geographic presence. We\u2019re now firmly rooted in Quebec: on the Montreal South Shore, in the Lanaudi\u00e8re region and in the city of Qu\u00e9bec,\u201d says Fr\u00e9d\u00e9ric Fulham, Vice-President of Groupe Conseil UDA and President of the Akifer Division.<\/p>\n For nearly 45 years, Groupe Conseil UDA inc. (UDA) has been assisting, guiding and supporting its clients in their environmental, agricultural and forestry projects thanks to its proven knowledge of the regulatory processes related to permits and authorizations and a complete range of related services. UDA also provides expertise in solutions adapted to hydrogeological and environmental issues, in ecology and in the conservation of natural environments.<\/p>\n With close to a hundred permanent employees throughout Quebec, Groupe Conseil UDA inc. is based in Saint-Charles-sur-Richelieu and is 100% Quebec-owned. UDA works with municipalities, MRCs, industries and private contractors, agricultural producers, and other consulting firms such as law firms, urban planners and engineering firms. Certified ISO 9001-2015, Groupe Conseil UDA inc. has carried out more than 6,000 mandates for a wide range of clients and industries since its establishment in 1978.<\/p>\n Caption : St\u00e9phane Lambert, Eng. and Vice-President of the Akifer inc. Division, Fr\u00e9d\u00e9ric Fulham, Vice-President of Groupe Conseil UDA inc. and President of the Akifer inc. Division and Jean-Fran\u00e7ois Poirier, Eng. and Agr., President of Groupe Conseil UDA inc.<\/small><\/p>\n <\/p>\n Source :![\"\"](\"https:\/\/www.udainc.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/09\/UDA-AKIFER-logo.png\"){kind=logo}
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