Global facade specialist, Permasteelisa Group, has announced the acquisition of US cladding subcontractor, Benson Industries, for an undisclosed sum.
Established in Portland, Oregon, in 1926, Benson has offices in California, Washington, and Oregon, with additional design and engineering facilities in Singapore, the Philippines, and Mexico.
It specialises in the design, engineering, fabrication, and installation of custom unitised curtain wall and glass solutions for the construction sector.
Benson has worked on several major projects including the Salesforce Tower in San Francisco and The Wilshire Grand Centre in Los Angeles.
With the acquisition of key business assets from Benson, Permasteelisa said it will “significantly” expand its operations across key markets in North America.
“The expansion of our North American footprint is a crucial component of our long-term growth strategy, and this acquisition is an exciting milestone on our path toward achieving it,” said Liam Cummins, CEO of Permasteelisa Group.
“The highly capable team joining us from Benson has an excellent track record and shares our commitment to providing the very best service to our clients.
“With Benson’s West Coast presence and complementary glass and curtain wall offerings, this acquisition is truly a ‘win-win’ for our customers, suppliers and teams.”
Benson will operate as a standalone business within Permasteelisa North America.
Lance Howard, who has served as president of Benson since 2016, has been named CEO of the combined North American business.
“Permasteelisa’s deep industry experience and international presence will enable us to expand our technical offering and access new design and production resources worldwide,” said Howard.
“By leveraging our capabilities with Permasteelisa Group’s global reputation for excellence, we will be able to further enhance our ability to service our clients.
“I look forward to what is ahead in this next chapter for our newly united organisation.”
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