Courtesy Aztech Technologies
LaBella Associates, a multi-discipline design firm, has completed the acquisition of Aztech Technologies in Ballston Spa.
Through the deal, LaBella Associates, headquartered in Rochester, expands its umbrella of environmental engineering services to include environmental contracting, such as drilling, excavation and remedial design and construction. It also augments LaBella’s team with experienced engineers, geologists, drillers, installers and operators, while adding a fleet of construction equipment to its resources.
“Part of our growth strategy has been to identify gaps in our services expertise and find the right partners to help fill them,” said Rob Pepe, chief financial officer, LaBella Associates. “The Aztech team’s environmental contracting experience and technical expertise is unparalled and we look forward to working together to provide the highest quality of client service through all phases of environmental projects.”
Under the leadership of founding co-owners Mary Passaretti and Fil L. Fina III, Aztech Technologies has grown from a small five-person firm to a full-service environmental firm of engineers, geologists, scientists, hydrogeologists, drillers and technical field professionals.
Known for its ability to provide cost effective solutions to complex environmental problems, Aztech clients will now benefit from additional services under the LaBella brand, such as wetlands, urban redevelopment, and solid waste services, company officials said.
“Clearly there is a lot of synergy in our engineering and environmental services, but we found that culturally we also are closely aligned with LaBella, sharing the same commitment to the environment, along with a passion for our people, communities and clients,” said Fina. “We are excited to join forces to provide a broader spectrum of expertise to our clients throughout the Capital Region and beyond.”
LaBella has two offices in Delmar. Aztech Technologies’ Ballston Spa location is its third in the Capital Region.
All 30 Aztech Technologies employees will remain with the company, which will operate as Aztech Environmental Technologies, a LaBella Company. Fina will continue to lead the location. Passaretti is retiring after nearly 30 years in the industry.
LaBella has grown from its initial entrepreneurial roots in 1978 to a full-service firm with more than 800 employees across more than 20 offices. For more information visit www.labellapc.com.
Aztech Environmental Technologies was founded in 1995.