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Constellis Acquires Centerra Group

By Cal Biesecker

Friday, April 21st, 2017

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Constellis Acquires Centerra Group

Centerra provides a range of federal security services. Photo: Centerra Group

Constellis Holdings on Friday said it has completed its acquisition of Centerra Group, adding breadth and scale to the safety and risk management company.Constellis said the acquisition “significantly enhances” its U.S. presence and strengthens its relationships with key customers, including the U.S. Department of Energy and the United Nations. Constellis, which is based in Northern Virginia, is working to expand its presence in the U.S.Terms of the deal were not announced.“Centerra greatly enhances our domestic footprint and accelerates our ongoing…

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