E.A. Bonelli + Associates, Inc. (“E.A. Bonelli” or the “Company”), a leading provider of industrial food and beverage facility design services, has been acquired by Stratus Team, LLC (“Stratus”), a portfolio company of Brightstar Capital Partners. Baird Business Owner Solutions served as exclusive financial advisor to E.A. Bonelli on this transaction.

Based in Oakland, California, E.A. Bonelli has established itself as a trusted authority in master planning and design for processing plants, cold storage warehouses, and distribution facilities serving the dairy, food, and beverage industries. The company is recognized for its commitment to customer satisfaction, technical expertise, and a broad service offering across the West, Mountain West, and Midwest regions. 

Stratus, headquartered in Coraopolis, PA, is an integrated, multi-disciplinary engineering, architecture, and consulting firm. Formed through the alliance of established firms, Stratus offers a deep bench of industry experts and a collaborative approach to deliver innovative solutions throughout the entire project lifecycle.

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