HydroGEOPHYSICS, Inc. Joins RMA Companies

RANCHO CUCAMONGA, Calif. & TUCSON, Ariz.--(BUSINESS WIRE)--RMA Companies (“RMA”) is pleased to announce the acquisition of HydroGEOPHYSICS, Inc. (“HGI”), a leading geophysical consulting firm based in Tucson, Arizona. This strategic acquisition marks a significant milestone for RMA’s Subsurface Imaging Division through the addition of advanced service capabilities for geophysics. Since August 2021, RMA has now completed 14 acquisitions of leading firms throughout the U.S. as it builds a national platform for testing, inspection, and related services to support the development and maintenance of critical infrastructure.

For more than 30 years, HGI has been at the forefront of advanced geophysical solutions, supporting complex industries and projects, including Department of Energy Superfund sites, dam and waterway projects, mining, oil and gas, and natural resource exploration. Operating globally from Tucson, Arizona; Irvine, California; and Richland, Washington, HGI provides advanced techniques for optimizing mining recovery, pond leak detection, and dam assessments. Specializing in 2D, 3D, and 4D geophysical methods, HGI characterizes subsurface and groundwater conditions, significantly enhancing RMA’s expertise and competitive advantage.

“I am thrilled to welcome HGI into the RMA family of companies,” said Ed Lyon, CEO of RMA. “HGI strengthens our Subsurface Imaging Division through an expanded portfolio of advanced geophysical solutions and new expertise. This partnership will benefit both of our organizations by strengthening our abilities to serve our clients and strategically grow across our industry.”

“The partnership with RMA marks an exciting new chapter for our team at HGI and enables us to take our advanced geophysical technologies to new heights,” said Brian Cubbage, Divisional VP of HGI. “We see tremendous growth opportunities within RMA. Both of our teams are excited to work together and serve our combined client roster.”

About RMA Companies

RMA is a leading provider of professional services in materials testing, inspection, certification, environmental and geotechnical consulting, and related services for critical public and private infrastructure assets across diverse government and commercial end-markets, including transportation, healthcare, education, renewable energy, and water resources. RMA’s team of engineers, geologists, inspectors, and technicians help infrastructure asset owners, engineering firms, and construction companies maintain compliance with strict regulatory and operating requirements through a range of geotechnical, environmental, and materials testing services. Founded in 1962, RMA is headquartered in Rancho Cucamonga, California, RMA is a portfolio company of OceanSound Partners. For more information, please visit www.rmacompanies.com.

About HydroGEOPHYSICS, Inc

Established in 1991, HydroGEOPHYSICS, Inc. (HGI) is a geophysical consulting and service provider specializing in the application of advanced geophysical methodologies to analyze, understand, and image near-subsurface earth structures. HGI’s expertise spans various fields, including mining, petroleum, mineral exploration, groundwater, archaeology, site clearance, and environmental remediation. Over the past 30+ years, HGI has delivered advanced services for some of the world’s most complex projects, such as Department of Energy remediation, mining, dam, and waterway projects, as well as oil, gas, and natural gas exploration. For more information, please visit www.hgiworld.com