Natick, MA (August 14, 2025) – Lochner, a nationally recognized transportation infrastructure planning and engineering services firm, has merged with Egis, a global leader in architecture, consulting, construction engineering, operations, and mobility services. This strategic move establishes Lochner as the cornerstone of Egis’ U.S. growth strategy.

Lochner will drive Egis’ expansion in the U.S. market, leveraging its expertise in aviation, surface transportation, and water infrastructure. They join forces with Egis’ award-winning U.S. team, operating from 19 offices in 13 states. The combined firm will steward organic and acquisitive growth across key sectors including the transportation, water, energy, and environmental markets.

“The Lochner merger is a major milestone in meeting Egis’ goal of expanding our footprint in the U.S.,” said Egis Chief Executive Officer Laurent Germain. “Lochner’s proven leadership, trusted brand, and growth trajectory make it the ideal partner to accelerate our geographic strategy. Together, we will deliver deeper technical expertise, broader service offerings, and greater value to our clients and communities.”

Lochner Chief Executive Officer Terry Ruhl added, “We’re excited to join Laurent and the Egis team in the U.S., drawing on the company’s global leadership in aviation, highways and bridges, transit and rail, ports and maritime, and tunnel infrastructure, as well as water, energy, environmental, urban development, vertical facilities, operations and maintenance, and concessionaire services. As the U.S. base for Egis, we’re focused on scaling our impact, expanding opportunities for our team, and delivering high-quality projects and programs for our clients.”

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Morrissey Goodale, a specialized management consulting and research firm exclusively serving the architecture, engineering, and environmental consulting industries, provided advisory services to Lochner. 

Source: HW Lochner

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