PrintNIRAS merges with Biota
NIRAS has established a strong position in Finland in the field of
development projects, in particular projects relating to agriculture and
village development, and is, today, one of the largest players in the Finnish
development aid industry. Naturally, the environment, climate and
biodiversity have increased in importance and one specific result of this
development is a multi-annual project in Latin America.
This first bridgehead will now be significantly reinforced by a merger with
the Finnish company Biota, which is strongly positioned in the same field.
“Even though Biota is a small company, they have a very strong profile in
the field, not least due to one charismatic and immensely competent person
- Finnish professor Jukka Salo - who will also continue in an active role
in the new construction”, Managing Director Carsten Toft Boesen says and
continues: “Jukka Salo is known and respected in broad circles; in Finland,
Latin America and, not least, in Peru where Biota has its own subsidiary.”
Various different models for the cooperation between NIRAS and Biota have
been discussed for some time. The fact that the result is a proper
merger is of benefit to both parties. NIRAS’ environmental profile in
Finland will be strengthened and Biota will gain a sound, financial
foundation and the benefit of a competent organisation which is able to
handle both large projects and efficient operations and administration.
“The merger with Biota clearly enhances both our technical skills and our
potential for continued growth in Finland. At the same time, we have
acquired TP Group which has also established a solid platform in
consultancy for professional leaseholders, builders and developers in
Finland. It provides us with completely new potential for the
development of our Finnish company”, concludes a satisfied Carsten Toft
Boesen.
Contact
Carsten Toft Boesen, Managing Director, Tel: +45 4810 4200
Johan Vedel, Head of Communications, Tel: +45 29 20 74 61, jov@niras.dk