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TRANSACT IONS ALDEN RESEARCH LABORATORY, INC. JOINS RTC SPONSORED NATIONAL ENVIRONMENTAL, ENGINEERING AND CONSULTING PLATFORM Alden Research Laboratory, Inc., the oldest continuously operating hydraulic laboratory in North America, has joined Round Table Capital’s sponsored national platform of companies focused in the industrial, real estate, energy, technology, water resources, transportation, and government sectors with professional staff and complementary capabilities across the United States. The combined platform includes nearly 450 staff in offices across the United States. Together, the firms that make up the platform offer comprehensive capabilities, including environmental site assessment and remediation, environmental compliance, water resources and treatment, natural resources and ecology, traditional site civil and geotechnical engineering, as well as climate change resiliency including marine and coastal engineering. Alden offers a combined 127 year history of high-end Computational Fluid Dynamics and fluid flow modeling, best in class physical modeling, field measurements and precision flow meter calibrations with extensive national and international experience in the modeling and permitting of hydroelectric dams, nuclear facilities and coastal and riverine modeling and environmental compliance projects found throughout the United States. Gerry Salontai, CEO of the platform, explained, “It is immediately clear how the addition of Alden to the NECS platform will bring added value and success to the clients we serve across the United States. I share the excitement
of all platform employees in welcoming Alden’s uniquely capable leadership and technical professionals to the team.” Alden will continue its commitment to preserving its rich historic legacy which includes some of the earliest model testing in the United States, and unique projects such as system performance measurements for the Panama Canal, and large-scale physical modeling for the Mid-Barataria and Mid- Breton sediment diversions on the Mississippi River. As Stuart Cain, Ph.D., president of Alden explains, “We believe this strategic next step in joining the platform enhances our technical and geographical breadth and provides career growth opportunities for our team members. I look forward to adding our expertise to the platform and building deeper relationships with our current and future clients.” Alden Vice President Dan Gessler, Ph.D., P.E., D.WRE offers, “I am excited about our combined capabilities and how this will help our staff grow in their careers and better help our clients realize their goals. I look forward to supporting the platform goals and continuing the work with our existing clients.” This platform is sponsored by Round Table Capital and is their third buy and build strategy in the AEC industry. Christopher Lee, managing partner and member of the founding team at RTC said, “We are very pleased to welcome the entire Alden team to the platform. The strategic addition of such a strong organization is a win for all stakeholders; it provides additional opportunities for employees, enhances the
service offering to clients, and creates value for shareholders.” Stradling, Yocca, Carlson and Rauth, P.C. acted as legal counsel, and BDO USA, LLP and CohnReznick, LLP acted as financial and tax advisors on behalf of RTC and its affiliates. The combined firm will continue to grow by attracting top talent to bring clients the necessary expertise and insights to further their success, and by adding like-cultured firms that expand geographic reach, complement service offerings, and strengthen the diversity and experience of the team of professionals. Since 1894, Alden has been a recognized leader in the field of applied fluid dynamic consulting. The company strives to support the world’s environmental and industrial future through independent evaluation and optimization of relevant technologies. In addition, the company provide practical value- added solutions to industry and government agencies, deliver a quality product that meets or exceeds its client expectations and position its expertise to help shape regulations that are relevant to its clients. RTC Partners is a private investment firm that specializes in building middle market growth platforms. Together with management partners, the firm builds market leading companies throughacombinationof acquisitive and organic growth, while establishing highly professionalized corporate infrastructures that are capable of scaling organizations to the next level. RTC Partners’ strategies focus on high-growth niches of professional, business, and healthcare services industries.
breakroom on a December Friday afternoon and see what off-brand pre-packaged gift hasn’t been touched and take note. Clients remember great gifts and terrible gifts, never the ones in between. So either take this year to be great, or take this year off and save up for something great. Prioritize your top clients along with a few new key clients and maximize your spending there. The bottom line is that the gift should be about your client, not you. It should have less logo and more mojo. It doesn’t have to be expensive, but it should be personal and thoughtful, like every great gift you have ever received. MALORY ATKINSON is co-founder and managing partner of Shear Structural. She can be reached at matkinson@shearstructural.com or via social media @maloryatkinson. “The holidays are supposed to be a time of happiness, joy, and gratitude. Nothing says the exact opposite more than a terrible holiday gift.”
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gift giving. We appreciate our clients all year round, but it’s important to show them that you care, and many of us choose to do so with a holiday gift. So make it count. Make your clients feel like they are important, special, valued. And how do you do that? Well, what’s important, special, and valuable to them? Are they always talking about their kids? You could get them a family experience to enjoy – maybe an annual family pass to a local attraction. Are they the consummate foodie? Try a gift card to a trendy new restaurant or even a unique food delivery service. Do you meet them for coffee at the same cafe every time you meet? Perhaps a local coffee subscription or mug from their favorite spot. Good, quality food is always appreciated (emphasis on the quality). Gift cards with wide appeal (like Starbucks and Amazon) can be a fallback. You could also consider a subscription service, so they’ll get a monthly reminder all year long of how much you appreciate them. Take stock yourself of the best and worst gifts you’ve ever gotten and what made them stand out. Wander through the
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