Ardurra Expands Tennessee Presence with Acquisition of Cannon & Cannon, Inc.
MIAMI–(BUSINESS WIRE)–#Acquisition–Ardurra Group Inc. (Ardurra) announced today the acquisition of Cannon & Cannon, Inc. (CCI), a full-service civil engineering firm headquartered in Knoxville, Tennessee.
Ardurra, ranked #75 on Engineering News-Record’s (ENR) Top 500 list, is known for delivering complex engineering and design services to public and private entities across the United States.
Founded in 1996, CCI is the largest engineering firm of licensed professional engineers headquartered in Knoxville, specializing in utility infrastructure and delivering trusted expertise in water, sewer, stormwater, and transportation systems. By joining forces, both firms are positioned to deliver enhanced capabilities and greater value to clients throughout the region.
“When we look for partners to join our team, we focus on finding firms that share our values and bring exceptional talent. CCI is exactly that kind of firm,” said Ernesto Aguilar, PE, President and CEO of Ardurra. “Their expertise in utility infrastructure strengthens our presence in Tennessee, one of the fastest-growing markets in the South. We were especially impressed by their strong client relationships throughout the region and their commitment to quality. We’re looking forward to the combined strengths our teams will bring to communities we serve.”
“This partnership with Ardurra represents a strategic alignment of shared values and vision for the future,” said Houston Daugherty, PE, President of CCI. “From our first conversations, it was clear that their company culture and commitment to excellence align with our foundational values and principles. We’ve built a strong reputation for delivering innovative engineering solutions throughout Tennessee, and we’re excited to combine this expertise with Ardurra’s resources to better serve this rapidly growing market.”
CCI will continue to operate from its current Knoxville headquarters, in addition to its Memphis and Bowling Green, Kentucky, locations. More than 100 professionals from CCI will join forces with Ardurra, creating a combined team of approximately 1,850 employees across more than 85 offices throughout the U.S.
About Ardurra
Headquartered in Miami, Ardurra provides complex engineering, consulting, and design services for various end markets, including water, transportation, aviation, and public works across the United States. Ardurra Group Inc. operates as a portfolio company of Littlejohn & Co., LLC. (Littlejohn). Littlejohn is a Greenwich, Connecticut-based investment firm focused on private equity and debt investments, primarily in middle-market companies. With approximately $8.0 billion in regulatory assets under management, the firm seeks to build sustainable success for its portfolio companies through a disciplined approach to engineering change. For more information about Littlejohn, visit www.littlejohnllc.com. For more about Ardurra, visit www.ardurra.com.
About Cannon & Cannon, Inc.
Founded in 1996, Cannon & Cannon, Inc., (CCI) is a full-service civil engineering firm with a 100-person team and a legacy of delivering infrastructure solutions. Headquartered in Knoxville, Tennessee, CCI is the largest engineering firm of licensed professional engineers based in the city, with additional offices in Memphis and Bowling Green, Kentucky. The firm specializes in civil, utility, and transportation projects, offering deep expertise in designing systems that support growing communities. More information is available at www.cci-corp.com.
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Ardurra Group, Inc
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