Virginia engineering firm acquires Longmont’s Deere & Ault

LONGMONT and GLEN ALLEN, Virginia —Schnabel Engineering Inc., a Virginia-based company, has purchased Deere & Ault Consultants Inc., a Longmont and Boise, Idaho, located company that specializes in water resources, civil and geotechnical engineering.

The purchase expands Schnabel’s national exposure and increases the company’s capabilities.

Founded in 2005, Deere & Ault is sought-after for projects involving water, dams, tunnels and mine reclamation. Deere & Ault brings a diverse portfolio of clients to Schnabel’s footprint and gives engineers at Deere & Ault access to Schnabel’s east coast client base, the companies said in their announcement.

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