COCAT
and MHS join forces
The
union of COCAT and MHS brings together two thriving firms with complementary
heritages
DENVER,
August 1, 2005 – COCAT, LLC. (www.cocat.com), the
leading provider of restoration and reconstruction services in the
Rocky Mountain region, today announced it is joining forces with
MHS, a privately held provider of construction services. The partnership
supports COCAT’s growth plans and provides a significant level
of vertical integration for the company. It is expected that the
cost savings achieved by combining operations will help fuel the
growth of the renovation business and geographic expansion throughout
the Rocky Mountain region while keeping customer costs contained.
The combined companies will operate under the COCAT name and brand
with corporate headquarters located in Denver, Colorado. One of
the leading general contractors in the industry, MHS owner Bryan
Martin, will assume the role of Vice President of Construction.
Following the union, COCAT will continue its business incorporating
MHS resources and operations.
“This decision makes tremendous sense for our customers, employees
and stakeholders," said Trevor Martin, COCAT Chief Executive
Officer. “COCAT has been expanding rapidly over the past five
years and has been outsourcing a lot of our construction services
to MHS. This is an exceptional opportunity to combine two successful
organizations with complementary service offerings into one company
with a singular focus: the premier provider of restoration and construction
services in the Rocky Mountain region. Together we reduce our overhead
and offer expanded capabilities across a wider range of services.”
With these new resources, COCAT has created a new division specifically
focused on renovations. Experts in delivering comprehensive disaster
recovery services, COCAT has successfully restored thousands of
residential, commercial, and industrial properties damaged by fire,
flood, mold and other natural or man-made disasters. COCAT also
has a long and successful history in residential and commercial
general contracting, remodeling and renovation.
Complementary
Strengths and Synergies
The union of COCAT and MHS unites two thriving firms with complementary
heritages in restoration and construction. Key strengths and synergies
of the union include:
- Vertical
integration of award-winning construction services.
- Reduced overhead
for general business management activities.
- Larger revenue
streams providing financial resources to grow.
- A new division
focused on construction and only construction.
- Additional
construction expertise, resources and capability to influence
the direction of the industry.
- Better value
for customers.
“I have a true passion for the industry and this decision
freed me up to do what I’m good at,” stated Bryan Martin,
COCAT‘s new VP of Construction. “By combining the talented
work forces of each company we will be in a good position to continue
COCAT’s expansion into the renovation industry.” Bryan
Martin began his career in 1986 working for a roofing company in
Dayton, Ohio. He has worked as a subcontractor in every level of
construction – from hands-on in the field to management –
and was recently named Contractor of the Year in 2004 by the City
of Arvada. Martin started MHS Construction in 1994 which he operated
until joining with COCAT, LLC. and assuming the role of VP of Construction.
About COCAT
COCAT, LLC. is the leading provider of restoration, reconstruction
and renovation services in the Rocky Mountain region. Locally owned
and operated, the company's certified specialists deliver the highest
levels of quality, service, and workmanship. As a preferred provider
for residential, commercial and industrial properties, COCAT offers
a full range of services 24 hours a day, 7 days a week, 365 days
a year.
Contact:
Karen Maskell, (612) 382.0203 or
Trevor Martin, COCAT, LLC., (303) 333.0392
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