Salas O'Brien welcomes EDEC, expanding electrical and control expertise

Salas O’Brien announced today that EDEC, a leader in electrical, instrumentation, and control systems engineering, has joined the company. This strategic merger enhances Salas O’Brien’s ability to deliver comprehensive, innovative solutions for clients in the municipal, industrial, and commercial sectors across North America.

With over two decades of electrical engineering experience, EDEC has built a reputation for technical excellence and client-focused service, providing specialized expertise in instrumentation and controls. The EDEC team’s deep knowledge and collaborative approach aligns seamlessly with Salas O’Brien’s commitment to delivering high-performance, integrated engineering solutions for complex and mission-critical environments.

This talented team has an impressive record of electrical and control systems innovation. Together, we will enhance our ability to support critical infrastructure projects and drive value for our clients.

Darin AndersonChairman and CEO of Salas O’Brien

EDEC has a proven record of delivering efficient, reliable solutions that meet sustainability goals. As part of Salas O’Brien, the team plans to leverage that expertise on a broader scale.

The EDEC team is thrilled to join forces with Salas O’Brien. This strategic alignment will significantly enhance our capabilities, enabling us to deliver expanded services and more robust support to our clients, particularly on complex, large-scale projects.

Alec ZaychikCEO of EDEC

Our merger with Salas O’Brien combines EDEC’s specialized electrical and instrumentation and controls expertise with their national reach, delivering greater capabilities, resources, and seamless support to our clients. What makes this especially exciting is our shared values and Salas O’Brien’s employee-centric culture, which creates tremendous growth opportunities for our talented team.

Denis VystropovEDEC Vice President

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