Benton Harbor-based Abonmarche has announced the acquisition of a Kalamazoo firm that will significantly bolster Abonmarche’s competitive position in the Kalamazoo market. Abonmarche has been expanding over the past several years. This move appears to be a logical next step in that growth plan. Here’s how the company summarized it in a prepared statement:
Byce & Associates, Inc, a trusted provider of engineering, architecture, and interior design services in the Greater Kalamazoo area for over 60 years, joins Abonmarche in Kalamazoo. This strategic alliance aims to enhance both firms’ capabilities in a rapidly expanding market.
Abonmarche, with 10 offices strategically located across Western Michigan and Indiana, specializes in offering a comprehensive range of architectural, land surveying, civil, structural, mechanical, and electrical engineering services, and more to clients throughout Michigan, Indiana, and beyond. Daryl Knip, President/CEO of Abonmarche, expressed enthusiasm about the partnership, stating, “We warmly welcome the talented staff of Byce & Associates to the Abonmarche team. Their exceptional engineering, architecture, and design talent aligns well with our capabilities and culture. This partnership reinforces our commitment to the Kalamazoo community and our vision of providing comprehensive services to clients in the public and private sectors. We are excited to integrate the Byce group into Abonmarche and eagerly anticipate our continued growth in the Kalamazoo market.”
Jim Escamilla, President/CEO of Byce & Associates, Inc. stating “We are thrilled to join forces with a company that shares our core ideals. Abonmarche has proven to be an exceptional partner during our previous collaborations, and we look forward to building upon this success, delivering elevated and expanded engineering, architecture, and design services throughout our current & expanded region.”
John Linn, Chairman of the Board at Abonmarche, emphasized the significance of the Kalamazoo market, saying, “We are thrilled to expand and enhance our services by combining our strengths in Kalamazoo, recognizing its importance as a vibrant city where people want to live, work, and play. Our passion lies in utilizing our expertise to create exceptional spaces that enhance residents’ lives. We eagerly anticipate the next chapter of our journey in Kalamazoo and look forward to contributing to the continued growth and success of Kalamazoo, Portage, and surrounding communities.”
The firm will be renamed Abonmarche Byce to honor the history of the firm while recognizing the significant additional resources the Abonmarche team can provide to the market area through the new office, which will be staffed by existing team members of both firms working under one banner to provide the highest level of professional services to clients.
To learn more about Abonmarche, visit www.abonmarche.com.
