Oregon-based ColeBreit Engineering announced its acquisition of and merger with California-based Axiom Engineers. The newly combined firm will be the second-largest, certified women-owned mechanical, electrical and plumbing (MEP) engineering and design firm in the Pacific Northwest with 50 employees, five west coast offices and a commitment to quality, integrity and expertise. The terms of the acquisition were formally completed on Dec. 31, 2021.
The alliance of these two highly compatible, family-tied firms is rooted in success and succession. Laura Breit, president and CEO of ColeBreit Engineering, is succeeding her father, Ray Cole, former president and CEO of Axiom Engineers for more than 40 years. Breit, who began her own mechanical practice almost 10 years ago, will lead the firm into its next chapter. Cole will step into the role of Principal Emeritus with a focus on mentoring the next generation of firm leadership.