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| Arcadis acquires Chilean engineering firm Based at Arnhem in Holland, Arcadis announced that it has expanded its activities in South America by acquiring 100% of Idesol Engineering Company (Idesol), based in Chile. Idesol has 70 employees, producing € 4 million of revenues, bringing the total number of employees in Chile to 300. With this step Arcadis Geotécnica, the company's Chilean subsidiary, considerably strengthens its position in the fast growing mining sector, not only in Chile, but also in other parts of South America. Idesol delivers specialized services for the development of mining projects, from feasibility studies, conceptual design and engineering to construction management. The company assists its clients with metallurgical services for processing plants, the development of technology for mining processes, treatment of industrial effluents, heavy metal abatement and recovery of valuable materials from waste. write your comments about the article :: © 2007 Construction News :: home page |