OUR COMPANY
The Making of Today's UG Goup
Strategic Growth and Company Evolution
MARCH 2014
Founded
urban-gro was founded in March 2014 by Bradley Nattrass as a lighting equipment integrator and value-added reseller serving the Controlled Environment Agriculture (“CEA”) market.
OCTOBER 2017
Expansion
In response to client needs and market maturation, urban-gro expanded to offer systems integration services. The concept of a streamlined client experience and turnkey approach was born.
FEBRUARY 2019
Acquisition of Impact Engineering Inc.
urban-gro acquired Impact Engineering, Inc. to begin offering Mechanical, Electrical, and Plumbing (MEP) engineering services to clients. Founded in 1997, Impact Engineering brought a hands-on approach and innovative solutions to meet mechanical and electrical engineering needs.
OCTOBER 2019
Publicly Listed on OTC:QX
Trading commenced when urban-gro publicly listed on the OTC:QX in October of 2019.
FEBRUARY 2021
Uplisted on NASDAQ
urban-gro was uplisted onto the NASDAQ in February of 2021.
JULY 2021
Acquisition of 2WR+Partners & MJ12 Design Studio
urban-gro added an architectural service offering by acquiring 2WR+ Partners and MJ12 Design Studio. The firm brought adherence to a rigorous methodology that promotes architectural excellence in every aspect of design.
MAY 2022
Acquisition of Emerald Construction Management
urban-gro acquired Emerald Construction Management, deepening its vertical integration of service offerings with construction management and general contracting services. Founded in 1985, Emerald CM, Inc. offers high-quality work and unsurpassed customer service.
OCTOBER 2022
Acquisition of DVO Engineering
urban-gro acquired Dawson Van Orden Engineering, expanding our MEP engineering offering with added Fire Protection services. Founded in 1974, DVO provides mechanical, electrical, and plumbing engineering services as well as fire protection solutions.
MARCH 2025
Rebrands to UG Group
In a strategic move to support its ongoing expansion and diversification, urban-gro has rebranded its commercial business unit as UG Group. This transformation reinforces the firm’s commitment to delivering cutting-edge solutions across the commercial and industrial sectors. By uniting expertise, innovation, and a client-driven approach under the UG Group brand, the firm is poised to enhance its impact, broaden its market reach, and continue driving excellence in facility design, construction, and optimization.
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