STRATEGIC MERGER POSITIONS LOCHNER TO LEAD EGIS' U.S. EXPANSION

CHICAGO, Aug. 4, 2025 /PRNewswire/ -- H.W. Lochner, Inc. (Lochner), a premier professional services firm with over 80 years of experience delivering public infrastructure solutions, has merged with Egis, a global leader in architecture, consulting, construction engineering, operations, and mobility services. The partnership positions Lochner as the cornerstone of Egis' growth strategy in the United States.

Headquartered in Chicago, 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."

With a workforce of more than 1,100 professionals spanning 54 offices, Lochner will combine with Egis' 265+ U.S.-based engineers, project managers, and architects to provide a full range of consulting and technical services, encompassing every aspect of mobility and the built environment. Since 1945, Egis in the U.S. has developed a tradition of engineering excellence, enhancing communities across the nation. 

About Lochner
Founded in 1944, Lochner provides planning, environmental, design, construction engineering and inspection, and program/construction management services for aviation, surface transportation, and water clients across the United States. The company is ranked No. 98 in Engineering News-Record's list of the Top 500 Design Firms.

About Egis
Egis is an international consultancy active in architecture, consulting, construction engineering, operations, and mobility services. Operating in 100 countries, Egis puts the expertise of its 20,500 employees at the service of its clients, developing cutting-edge innovations accessible to all projects. Through its wide range of capabilities, Egis is a key player in the collective organization of society and the living environment of citizens all over the world. The company is ranked No. 17 in Engineering News-Record's Top International Design Firms and No. 7 in Transportation.

SOURCE H.W. Lochner, Inc.