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CDN Controls, a HF Company, Purchases Texas-Based Superior Optimization in First US-Market Expansion

December 9, 2024

Calgary, CA (DEC. 9, 2024) – CDN Controls ULC, part of the Hoffmann Family of Companies (HF Companies), Western Canada’s leading provider in electrical and instrumentation, automation, renewable/solar services, and major construction services, announced today that it has acquired Dallas and Odessa-based Superior Optimization.

Western Canadian Energy Services Leader Acquires the Dallas and Odessa-Based Business to Expand Services Into the United States

As part of the acquisition, a transition process will be undertaken to align business processes, which will include the relocation of the head office to Houston, TX, while maintaining all services in the current branch locations in Fort Worth, Odessa, and New Mexico. Additionally, the business will undergo a brand transition to the name CAVIS (kay-vis) Energy.

The acquisition is the result of an intentional, strategic pivot for CDN that began in March 2024, when CDN was acquired by the Hoffmann Family of Companies, a US-based, family-owned, private equity group. A central driver of the Hoffmann-CDN acquisition was to provide capacity and capital for CDN to seize new opportunities in new markets. Today’s acquisition is the realization of this vision—and the first of several planned expansions.

“There is an opportunity for CDN to be a global player and industry dominator,” said Dean Fraser, CEO and Co-Founder, CDN. “The market-driven focus and strong foundational core values of Superior Optimization are similar to CDN, and we are excited to work alongside their leadership and talented industry professionals to provide energy services in this dynamic US market.”

“CDN understands that there are significant opportunities in the energy services space, and the market is ready for a provider that understands the improvements and innovations ahead for the global energy infrastructure,” said Geoff Hoffmann, Co-CEO, Hoffmann Family of Companies. “As the demand grows for large-scale players to undertake this work, we are pleased to see CDN’s entrance into the United States to seize these opportunities. We welcome Superior Optimization to the family and look forward to its transition to CAVIS Energy.”

About CDN Controls
CDN is Western Canada’s leader in electrical and instrumentation maintenance, automation, communication, and renewable/solar services. United by a vision to become a globally recognized business celebrated for our tenacious full-service approach in relentless pursuit of industry dominance, CDN’s collective team of more than 750 employees and contractors are committed to the highest standards in performance, measurement, and safety — and, above all, pride in a job well done. With 11 branches, six formal Indigenous partnerships, and a history of building impactful relationships, CDN delivers systems that perform. For more information, visit: www.cdncontrols.ca.

About Superior Optimization
As an Energy & Industrial Service provider, Superior Optimization leverages strong internal synergies to deliver turn-key solutions across a wide array of industries throughout Texas, New Mexico, and the Southwest US. Their capabilities include embedded technicians, design, Electrical and Instrumentation construction and project management, panel manufacturing, installation/commissioning, system integration, maintenance, repair, and capital project support. As the world becomes increasingly automated, Superior Optimization helps customers connect with their field assets to obtain better visibility and analytics. For more information, visit: supopt.com.

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