Jensen Hughes buys Singapore's HiLT to deepen Asia-Pacific reach
What's the deal? Jensen HughesDealroom has a profile for this one. Try Dealroom →, a US-based fire, security and risk engineering firm, has acquired HiLTDealroom has a profile for this one. Try Dealroom → Pte. Ltd., a Singapore fire protection engineering company. The deal, announced July 6, 2026, strengthens Jensen Hughes' presence in the Asia-Pacific region. Terms were not disclosed.
Who are they? Founded in 2002, HiLT is known for performance-based design and specialised fire protection systems, including energy storage and water mist systems. It also works on structural fire engineering for steel and mass timber buildings, plus emerging areas like battery energy storage systems and synthetic fluorine-free foam.
The rationale: The acquisition boosts Jensen Hughes' ability to serve clients in transportation, energy storage, and large commercial and industrial developments. "Their strong technical capabilities, established presence in Southeast Asia and forward-thinking approach to complex fire and life safety challenges align closely with our strategic priorities," said chief executive officer Raj Arora.
Why now? Demand for local fire and risk engineering expertise is rising across high-growth infrastructure markets in Asia-Pacific. HiLT gives Jensen Hughes an on-the-ground platform combined with global scale.
What changes? Integration is underway, with leadership from both firms working to ease the transition for employees and clients. "By combining HiLT's expertise with Jensen Hughes' global platform, we're even better positioned to deliver innovative, high-quality solutions," said HiLT founder and director Victor Ho.
The backdrop: Jensen Hughes runs more than 100 offices and employs over 1,900 staff across 100-plus countries. It is backed by Gryphon InvestorsDealroom has a profile for this one. Try Dealroom →, a middle-market private investment firm with more than $10 billion in assets under management.
The signal: The deal fits a broader roll-up pattern for Jensen Hughes, which has also announced acquisitions of Safety Management ServicesDealroom has a profile for this one. Try Dealroom → in the US and Professional Loss Control in Canada. Rather than a one-off, HiLT extends a steady inorganic-growth play into regions where demand for safety and risk engineering keeps climbing.
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