It is with great pleasure that we announce the merger of Johnson, Mirmiran & Thompson (JMT) and Kupper Associates, effective June 1, 2008. Kupper, based in Piscataway, New Jersey, has a rich history in consulting engineering spanning more than eight decades. JMT, founded in 1971, is a multi-disciplined consulting engineering firm that offers services to clients throughout the Eastern United States. The merger of these two firms creates a strong staff of more than 700 professionals with offices in Maryland, Pennsylvania, New Jersey, Delaware, Virginia, West Virginia, Florida and the District of Columbia. The merger of Kupper and JMT provides both firms and our employees with opportunities to grow into new markets and the benefit of collaboration through our complementary experience and expertise. Our clients should expect the same level of excellence in service and support that JMT and Kupper have consistently provided. JMT is currently ranked #140 among ENR's "Top 500 Design Firms" and specializes in the planning, design and construction management of major infrastructure improvements. Our services span all modes of transportation including highways, airports, transit and ports. JMT also provides comprehensive Information Technology services, and Environmental and Facilities services for water and wastewater treatment plants, schools and hospitals. Kupper Associates provides planning, design, permitting, and construction management and inspection services to clients in New Jersey and New York. Kupper's specialties include water and wastewater, solid waste, drainage and flood control, transportation, facilities, environmental planning and permitting, and surveying. | 
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