Colliers adds top-tier engineering firm in Ontario

Executive Summary

• Colliers’ Canadian engineering platform, Englobe Corporation, has acquired BESTECH Canada Limited, a multidisciplinary engineering consulting firm serving the mining sector in Ontario.
• The senior team of BESTECH will assume leadership roles within Englobe and become shareholders under Colliers’ partnership model.
• Transaction terms were not disclosed, but the deal aligns with Colliers’ strategic priority to expand capabilities in the Canadian resources industry and strengthen its footprint in Ontario.

Key Details

• Acquirer: Englobe Corporation (Canadian engineering platform of Colliers).
• Target: BESTECH Canada Limited – over 100 professionals providing mining, automation, electrical, power systems, structural, civil, and mechanical services.
• Strategic Rationale: Enhances Englode’s expertise in the Canadian resources market; expands service offerings and geographic presence in Ontario.
• Leadership Integration: BESTECH senior team will take key leadership positions within Englobe and receive equity ownership under Colliers’ partnership model.
• Transaction Terms: Not disclosed (financial consideration, earn‑outs, or other specifics not provided).
• Quotes:
• Mike Cormier, President of Englobe: “This investment accomplishes two key strategic priorities… expanding our capabilities in the Canadian resources industry and bolstering our footprint in Ontario.”
• Marz Kord, President of BESTECH: “We are pleased to join forces with a respected, global professional services firm that shares our culture predicated on the success of our clients and better ownership and career opportunities for our people.”

Notable Quotes

• Mike Cormier (President, Englobe): “BESTECH’s long history of providing innovative solutions… enhances Englobe’s expertise and qualifications in this important and growing market.”
• Marz Kord (President, BESTECH): “The ability to leverage Englobe’s capabilities and infrastructure… made this partnership the logical next step for us.”