Michael Baker International, a global leader in engineering, planning, and consulting services, has acquired MLU Services, Inc. (“MLU”), a national logistics and disaster response firm headquartered in Athens, Georgia. This strategic acquisition enhances Michael Baker’s and Tidal Basin’s national capabilities in disaster management and technology solutions for both government and private sectors.
The acquisition of MLU bolsters Michael Baker’s and Tidal Basin’s national capabilities in disaster management and technology solutions for both government and private sectors. This includes a comprehensive range of services from pre-disaster preparedness, sustainability, and resilience, to emergency response and long-term disaster recovery and hazard mitigation, aimed at building stronger, more resilient organizations and communities.
MLU’s turnkey logistics and disaster response services, combined with Tidal Basin’s expertise in grant and case management technology and program management, and Michael Baker’s technology, planning, engineering design, and construction solutions, set a new industry benchmark. This collaboration differentiates the combined team as the leader in full-spectrum program management and technology solutions.
“Integrating MLU with Michael Baker International to complement and diversify the offerings of our Tidal Basin team enhances our combined capacity to offer swift, comprehensive resiliency consulting and technology solutions nationwide for the public and private sectors,” said Brian A. Lutes, Chief Executive Officer of Michael Baker International.
This partnership expands a growing team of over 4,500 professionals and increases local operations with more than 100 physical offices and service locations nationwide. This enables rapid and effective disaster response, providing timely, on-the-ground support to affected organizations and communities.
The addition of MLU enhances the combined firms’ nationwide portfolio of projects across various sectors, demonstrating integrated, holistic solutions. This acquisition marks a significant milestone for our companies and clients. It is a testament to our unwavering commitment to deliver top-notch disaster response and resiliency solutions,” said James Kelley, President of MLU Services, Inc. “Combining the companies allows us to focus on immediate relief and long-term success for our clients in a better and more diversified way.”
With a larger, more diverse portfolio and a unified team of experts, organizations and communities can now benefit from enhanced turnkey solutions, empowering them to become stronger and more resilient than ever before.
