SSOE Announces 25 Percent Growth and Over 200 New Hires for 2007
International architecture and engineering firm keeps growth momentum going announcing substantial growth of over 25 percent for the third year in a row.
Toledo, OH (Vocus/PRWEB ) February 4, 2008 - SSOE, Inc., one of the nations largest architecture and engineering firms is announcing revenue growth since 2003, posting upwards of 25 percent each of the last three years in a row. Our revenue grew 30 percent in 2006, 25 percent growth for 2007 and we are projecting nearly 20 percent for 2008." said Tony Damon, CEO of SSOE.
Despite the struggles of the nations industrial base and unemployment rates on the rise, SSOE has also doubled its employees throughout the past few years to nearly 1,000, hiring over 200 new staff members since January 2007. Along with a 20 percent increase in staff, SSOE has 93 percent retention rate for its employees compared to a nearly 75 percent national average. SSOE is continuing this growth with current plans to hire at least 150 new staff members in 2008.
This is an exciting time to join SSOE," said Tony Damon, CEO of SSOE. Our business continues to thrive, undeterred by the weak national economy. We are contributing notably in people and technology that will further position SSOE as one of the most formidable architecture, engineering and design firms in the country—and the world."
In the past three years SSOE has opened five new offices across the country including a west coast hub in Phoenix and an eastern seaboard office in Durham, North Carolina. Most notably, SSOEs China office in Shanghai, which opened in 2005, has grown to be their third largest office. The resulting opportunities for skilled architects and engineers in the biofuels, health care, retail, science and technology, alternative energy and automotive segments are considerable.
In todays volatile economy in which many markets are struggling, SSOE offers an opportunity for stability and growth. In 2007, the company retained 93 percent of its employees and 85 percent of its client base. With an eye on maintaining their edge, each year SSOE invests in technology upgrades, including software, hardware, equipment and consulting services, spending $4.45 million alone in 2007.
About SSOE
Founded in 1948, SSOE, Inc. is an international design firm and ranks 8th among the nations largest engineering and architecture firms (Building Design and Construction, 2007). Demonstrating fast and consistent growth, 2007 marks the fourth consecutive year the company has grown its revenue more than 15 percent. SSOE has also been named one of nine Best AEC Firms to Work For (Building Design and Construction, 2007) and as one of the fastest-growing US architecture, engineering, and environmental consulting firms by ZweigWhite, Hot List 2007.
With 1000 employees and multi-disciplined LEED accredited professionals employed in 18 offices around the world the company has earned a solid reputation in facility design for the healthcare, retail, automotive and science and technology markets, as well as process engineering for the alternative energy, biofuels, chemical, food and beverage, glass and personal care industries. SSOE has completed projects in 48 states and 32 countries, and has achieved 60 years of excellence in engineering and architectural design. Visit www.ssoe.com for additional information and career opportunities.
Contact:
Danielle Benninger
SSOE, Inc.
Office: 419.255.3830
dbenninger@ssoe.com
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