DeSimone Consulting Engineering, which has a heavy presence in New Jersey, has acquired Ohio-based MER Engineers, Inc., a recognized leader in precast and tilt-up design and detailing. The move is the latest in DeSimone’s strategy to expand while increasing the depth and breadth of the services the company offers its clients across global markets.
“We’re excited to add a new service to the DeSimone platform through the acquisition of MER Engineers,” Stephen DeSimone, chairman and CEO of DeSimone Consulting Engineering, said. “Bringing MER’s expertise in precast and tilt-up construction in-house enables us to further optimize our unique, integrated project delivery approach to better serve our growing data center and logistics clients globally. This strategic action compliments our prior acquisition of Dowco, an industry force in detailing and modeling, by further fortifying our pre-construction service capabilities, which now include 3D modeling, steel, rebar, and mass timber detailing.”
MER will continue to operate from its Dayton offices under the DeSimone banner, providing Engineer of Record services, tilt-up and precast design, detailing, and shop drawing preparation, as well as panel erection and temporary erection engineering.
Founded as Steinbicker & Associates in 1982, MER Engineers has provided services across the US, Canada, and Caribbean for projects ranging from large international distribution centers and complex retail centers to multistory office buildings, data centers, and manufacturing facilities.
Mark Remmetter, president of MER Engineers said, “The structural design team at MER Engineers has successfully completed thousands of projects since our founding, working with owners, architects, design-builders, and contractors. In merging with DeSimone’s global resources and exceptional ability to deliver creative and innovative engineering solutions, we can leverage our expertise on behalf of their clients, amplify the value offered, and provide affordable, advanced, and practical engineering solutions for a new scale of projects around the world.”
The latest in a series of strategic growth transactions completed by DeSimone over the past four years, the acquisition of MER strengthens DeSimone’s global capabilities and resources with local experience and presence. Since 2020, the company has grown its workforce to almost 700, adding nine new offices in the US, Canada, the United Kingdom, and more.
“MER Engineers is a terrific addition to DeSimone, exemplifying our commitment to organic growth that supports strong, sustainable client relationships, and enhancing our expertise in delivering superior-quality, customized, and inventive solutions,” Stephen DeSimone added.
