T.Y. Lin International Announces Acquisition of FRA Engineering & Architecture, P.C.

Rochester - Friday, November 9, 2007

SAN FRANCISCO, CA – T.Y. Lin International (TYLI) announces the acquisition of FRA Engineering & Architecture, P.C. FRA officially joined TYLI, an internationally recognized, full-service infrastructure consulting firm, on November 6, 2007. Founded in 1992, FRA has since grown to a staff of more than 100 professionals serving clients throughout the Eastern United States.

John Haussmann, President of TYLI, states “In response to continually increasing demand for our services, T.Y. Lin International has chosen to grow through the selective acquisition of profitable firms with complementary expertise, compatible cultures, and strategic geographic locations. In FRA, we saw a solid company with an outstanding staff whose design and project management capabilities are recognized industry-wide.”

“This acquisition represents a perfect example of two very compatible firms combining to become a stronger company, and we are proud and excited to be a part of the TYLI organization,” says Robert J. Radley, P.E., former president of FRA and now vice president of T.Y. Lin International. “Our clients will immediately benefit from the combined expertise of our outstanding staffs, while continuing to enjoy the knowledge, experience, and project management excellence that have become a trademark of FRA’s services. Together, we look forward to affording our staff and our clients with the exceptional opportunities that will result from joining forces with TYLI.”

This acquisition will expand the number of clients and range of services offered by both firms. FRA’s four major offices, in Henrietta and Orchard Park, NY, Atlanta, GA, and Danville, KY, will now be FRA, a T.Y. Lin International Company locations. This represents an entree into those regions by TYLI. In addition to the firm’s strong transportation design background, FRA’s expertise in site development, building and parking garage design, architectural services, marine facilities (canals, locks and dams), planning services, construction support, code compliance and mechanical/electrical/plumbing engineering will expand T.Y. Lin International’s infrastructure services.

When acquired, FRA had total billings of $12 million (’07 projected), more than doubling its billings from just two years prior. From its beginning in Rochester, NY, the firm subsequently opened offices in Buffalo, NY (1998), Atlanta, GA (2003), and Lexington, KY (2005) to better service a continually expanding list of clients. At the core of FRA’s success is a dedication to its employees and its clients. The firm’s brand strategy, known internally as “The FRA Way,” includes a strong focus on providing clients with project management excellence, superior solutions, practical innovation, and an unwavering commitment to success.

FRA principals John Flint, P.E., Robert Radley, P.E., J. Dean Collins, P.E., and Dennis Kennelly, P.E. join T.Y. Lin International as vice presidents.

For more information contact:
Megan E. Bord
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