Cumberland County company makes fourth acquisition in 16 months

Cumberland County-based Gannett Fleming TranSystems has acquired Muller & Muller Ltd., a Chicago-based architecture firm specializing in design. 

The deal is the fourth strategic acquisition in 16 months for Gannett Fleming, an engineering and infrastructure solutions provider, and its first since merging with TranSystems in August. 

Muller & Muller Ltd., (M2) was founded in 1984 and provides architecture, planning, and structural engineering services to aviation, transit and rail, and education end-markets. According to a release, M2 has a presence in Chicago, Dallas, Seattle, and Peoria, Illinois. Its design of transit and aviation environments includes the O’Hare International Airport Terminal 5 expansion, work on both current terminal expansion projects at the Dallas Fort Worth International Airport, and more than 125 station upgrades for Metra and the Chicago Transit Authority. 

“Architecturally led design is at the heart of innovative building solutions. M2 has an established legacy of design excellence in the transit and aviation markets throughout the Central and Northwestern U.S.,” Gannett Fleming TranSystems Co-President Jim Nevada said in a statement. “Further, M2 and Gannett Fleming TranSystems share a common vision for creative design, exceptional project delivery, and an employee-centered culture.” 

Added Tim Rock, Gannett Fleming TranSystems co-president, “M2’s expertise in modernization, resiliency, sustainability, and inclusive design will complement and bolster our service offerings. With the rising demand for infrastructure improvements driven by the Infrastructure Investment and Jobs Act, evolving regulatory requirements, and client priorities for resilient, efficient buildings, M2’s design expertise strengthens our ability to serve clients across diverse market sectors.” 

Said Mark Stromberg, M2 managing principal who joins Gannett Fleming TranSystems as architectural leader of the Central and Western U.S., “We’re building on the visionary foundation set by Cindy and Jay Muller, embracing their commitment to inclusive, forward-thinking design. Our clients will continue to receive the same reliable, collaborative service we’re known for, now backed by a 5,000-person strong infrastructure powerhouse.”