Normandeau Associates Announces Acquisition of Pandion Systems, Inc.

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Bedford, NH — Normandeau Associates, Inc. announced today that it has acquired Pandion Systems, Inc., of Gainesville, Florida. Pandion Systems, Inc. is a leading environmental science, ecology, and communications company with special expertise in avian and bat ecology, wildlife interactions with manmade structures, policy applications and public participation. Pandion is nationally known for its ReBAT technology, an integrated acoustic monitoring system for bats; and is actively developing ATOM acoustic thermographic offshore monitoring for birds and bats.

"Pandion is highly regarded by clients, governmental agencies and industry as respected experts in wildlife issues," stated Pamela S. Hall, President and CEO of Normandeau Associates. "They are multidisciplinary problem-solvers who design innovative solutions that strike a balance between the needs of people and the natural systems. In addition, they have developed several unique technological solutions that aid clients in addressing environmental permitting requirements. They are a great addition to our company and very important for our long term strategy for growth."

Pandion is also well-known for the quality of its education and outreach, training, facilitation, and public participation services to clients such as the State of Florida. In association with KidWind, they are the primary developer of the WindWise Education program for teachers in grades 6-12. Educational activities cover all aspects of wind energy - from physics of turbines to wildlife ecology considerations for siting.

"We are very excited about joining Normandeau Associates," stated Christian Newman, former President of Pandion. "Our common focus on science based solutions and effective communication with clients and stakeholders will continue to differentiate us. We believe the combined terrestrial, aquatic, marine, environmental communications, and public involvement expertise, are unprecedented in the environmental consulting industry." Mr. Newman will be a Vice President for Normandeau Associates, managing the Gainesville, Florida office and working as a part of the company's senior corporate management team.

This acquisition is integral to accelerating the firm's growth geographically and in the wind energy and federal market sectors. Visit www.normandeau.com for more information.

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