NORTH BAY – Cementation Canada Inc. (Cementation) has completed the acquisition of Merit Consultants International Inc. Since 1983, Merit Consultants International Inc. (Merit) has been providing project and construction management services. Merit has worked with Clients in the mining and resource industry worldwide, successfully participating in projects in the USA, Canada, Australia, China, Turkey, Philippines, Papua New Guinea, Chile, Guyana, Myanmar, Peru and Portugal. Merit’s head office is located in Vancouver, BC, Canada. Jay Collins will continue as President of Merit.
This acquisition establishes a Canadian West Coast presence for Cementation to provide further access and support to the mining industry in the region. This also provides Merit with a depth of engineering and technical support and will provide their Clients with the option of additional services. For both Cementation and Merit it will provide an increased Client base.
Roy Slack, President of Cementation said “We have known Jay and his team for many years and recognize Merit has a great reputation and solid performance record in the industry. As project management is a core competency in our business, we look forward to further advancing this area with access to Merit’s specialized project management skills. We are fully committed to the West Coast mining industry and our presence there will help us better support our current and future Clients.”
Jay Collins, President of Merit said “I am extremely pleased that Merit has been acquired by Cementation. This arrangement will allow Merit to continue to operate as a project and construction management group based in Vancouver, BC, and we will now have the strength of a very successful global organization to allow us to expand our services into almost all facets of engineering, procurement and construction. “
About Merit:
Merit is a project and construction management service company providing project support to the mining and minerals industry worldwide. Merit provides both technical and project management services to capital projects, with a focus on maintaining control in the Owner’s hands and delivering projects safely within budget and schedule. Based in Vancouver, Canada, the group has helped deliver successful projects for mining companies around the world. For more information about Merit visit their website at www.meritconsultants.net
About Cementation:
Cementation is a mine contracting and engineering company. The company’s engineering, procurement and construction capabilities are fully integrated to deliver feasibility, design and construction services within a seamless project cycle. Cementation Canada Inc., Cementation USA Inc., and Cementation Sudamérica S.A. are part of the Murray & Roberts Underground Mining Platform with operations around the world. Cementation AG, a recent addition to the group, provides surface mineral processing and material handling design and project support services. For more information on Cementation visit www.cementation.com.
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For more information, please contact:
Roy Slack, Director and President, Cementation Canada
North Bay t: (705) 472-3381
Jay Collins, President Merit Consultants
Vancouver t: 604-669-8444