Chartwell Resource Group and DWB Consulting Services Announce Merger

Combination will strengthen capabilities, drive market growth, and geographic expansion

VANCOUVER, British Columbia--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Chartwell Resource Group Ltd. (“Chartwell”) and DWB Consulting Services Ltd. (“DWB”) are pleased to announce they will be joining forces to establish British Columbia’s leading multidisciplinary consulting firm specializing in environmental and resource management, GIS, engineering, and sustainable forest stewardship services for clients across the natural and built environment. The merger will expand collective capabilities, geographic coverage, and represents a natural step forward for both organizations. The combined platform will now offer provincewide coverage with a team of nearly 300 employees

"Merging our teams will not only strengthen our business, but also create new opportunities for our people, our clients, and our future,” said Kevin Bedford, CEO of DWB “As one company, we can better share and grow our industry knowledge, talent, and relationships.”

“This merger empowers us to meet the evolving needs of our clients while continuing to innovate and future-proof our business,” said Cliff Roberts, CEO of Chartwell. “Our priority is to ensure our clients, partners, and employees continue to receive the support they need, while remaining steadfast in our commitment to the communities we serve through open, honest communication during this transition.”

The two organizations plan to unify under a single brand over time. However, in the meantime, the combined organization will maintain the trusted and familiar Chartwell and DWB brands.

In connection with the transaction, Cliff Roberts will be appointed as President and CEO of the newly combined organization. Kevin Bedford will assume the role of Executive Vice-President. Employees from both organizations remain significant shareholders in the combined business, underscoring their long-term commitment to its growth and success.

ABOUT CHARTWELL RESOURCE GROUP

Chartwell Resource Group Ltd., formed in 2021, is the result of a natural collaboration between Hedberg and Associates, established in 2004, and Chartwell Consultants, established in 2000. Chartwell provides consulting services to a wide range of clients in government, industry and First Nations. The company has grown from a small group of operational foresters into a multi-disciplinary team offering a broad spectrum of consulting services from four offices in British Columbia. The interdisciplinary services offered by our team combine experience in forest management, resource and land management, road and bridge engineering, GIS and mapping, LiDAR, asset inventory, environmental science, planning, ecology, and recreation.

ABOUT DWB CONSULTING SERVICES

DWB Consulting Services Ltd. is a dynamic, multidisciplinary consulting firm that specializes in offering a full suite of value-added environmental, engineering, and forestry services to its clients in British Columbia. Since 1990, DWB has grown from a small family-run business to a multifaceted company with over 150 staff in offices throughout British Columbia. The company’s core offices are located in Prince George, Fort St. John, Williams Lake, Chetwynd, Penticton, and Cranbrook, with field offices throughout the province.