SYSTRA, a global engineering and consultancy leader in public transport and mobility solutions, has announced the acquisition of Australian-founded BG&E.
BG&E is a multidisciplinary engineering company, renowned for its expertise in transport infrastructure and complex buildings. The company employs more than 800 people and has offices in Australia, New Zealand, Asia, the Middle East, and the United Kingdom.
The strategic transaction marks a significant step in the development of SYSTRA in Australia and New Zealand and launches a new international offering dedicated to complex buildings.
Together, SYSTRA and BG&E will have more than 1000 employees in Australia and New Zealand, further strengthening their position in one of the world’s most dynamic infrastructure markets.
SYSTRA Chief Executive Officer Jean-Charles Vollery said the two companies have a unique lever to support the transformation of infrastructure in Australia, New Zealand and beyond.
“This partnership reflects our growth ambitions and our aim to be the signature team for engineering in the transport and complex buildings sectors worldwide,” Vollery said.
With a comprehensive portfolio of multidisciplinary engineering services covering the entire project lifecycle, SYSTRA and BG&E will be able to deliver high-quality, sustainable technical solutions to their clients, who will benefit from the best international practice and the continued backing of a global engineering leader.
Furthermore, BG&E’s presence in the United Kingdom, Singapore, and the United Arab Emirates will enable SYSTRA Group to strengthen and expand its offering in these countries.
Beyond its geographical footprint, the transaction gives SYSTRA the opportunity to build a global offering in the field of complex buildings. Initially recognised for its design work on transport-related structures (stations, depots, maintenance centres), SYSTRA, thanks to the integration of BG&E’s expertise, now expands its scope to all types of complex buildings.
Over the past 55 years of our operations, BG&E has been involved in some of the largest infrastructure and building projects in Australia and overseas. Frank Cerra, Managing Director of BG&E, said, “It made perfect sense to team up with a bold, innovative and technically excellent engineering firm like SYSTRA.”
“Joining SYSTRA is the right cultural and strategic fit for BG&E, enabling us to embark on the next stage of our growth journey.”
This newly combined network will bring together more than 700 specialists, able to operate anywhere in the world.
