Acquisition Expands Vertex’s Geographic Expertise in Large Pipeline, Utility and Mineral Land Projects across Canada. This is Vertex’s second acquisition thus far in 2018.
SHERWOOD PARK, AB, Feb. 1, 2018 /CNW/ – (TSX.V:VTX) – Vertex Resource Group Ltd. (“Vertex“) is pleased to announce that it has acquired the business of HMA Land Services (“HMA”). The expertise of the HMA team will further strengthen Vertex’s professional land consulting practice, with particular focus on large pipeline, utility and mineral land projects. In addition to expanding our expertise, the addition of the HMA team, provides geographic exposure to new Canadian markets with projects and personnel on both the east and west coast.
“This acquisition enhances one of our long established and core consulting services. The addition of HMA continues the growth of our land, project management and public consultation services by strengthening our professional team and adding additional expertise in midstream, utility and mineral land projects. The acquisition is very complimentary and positions Vertex to continue to grow within our existing client base and better serve current customers of both entities with additional skills and expertise across the country,” said Terry Stephenson, President of Vertex.
HMA began operating as Vertex effective January 1, 2018.
ABOUT VERTEX
Established in 1976, Vertex has grown to become a leading provider of environmental and environmentally focused industrial services. Headquartered in Sherwood Park, Alberta, Vertex employs a staff of approximately 900 employees that service a wide array of customers in industries such as upstream and midstream oil and gas, utilities, telecommunication, forestry, agriculture and government. Vertex principally operates in western Canada and maintains a presence in select locations in the United States.
