Posted on May 2, 2025
The Dutra Group, a leading provider of dredging and marine construction services, has acquired Hanford ARC, a general engineering and landscape contractor specializing in ecological restoration projects with an emphasis on stream and floodplain construction, soil bioengineering, vegetation management, park construction, and erosion control. This strategic acquisition broadens Dutra’s capacity for restoration and adaptive infrastructure projects.
Based in Petaluma, California, Hanford ARC has been a trusted name in heavy civil and land management since its founding in 1984. Doug Hanford, founder of the company, has overseen its growth since its inception. “As important as this industry is, it’s fairly new, and the last 25 of my 41 years in business have seen projects coming out faster and growing bigger than ever before. As pioneers in the industry, the opportunity to join Dutra, and benefit from their capacity and structure, will allow us to grow to the next level.”
Dutra is working closely with Hanford to ensure seamless integration and will come under the Dutra umbrella as a wholly-owned subsidiary. Doug Hanford will remain with Hanford as Founder and Vice President.
“We’re proud to welcome the Hanford team into the Dutra family,” said Harry K. Stewart, President and CEO of The Dutra Group. “As the ecological restoration and mitigation industry has rapidly evolved alongside our core business, we see tremendous potential in uniting our shared expertise. This acquisition strengthens Dutra’s ability to meet a growing market demand for partners who deliver integrated, multi-disciplinary solutions. Just as importantly, I’m confident we have the right leadership in place to drive this effort forward while we remain committed to an environment where safety, cost-consciousness, and operational excellence work hand in hand.”
Ryan Abood, Vice President of Dutra’s Delta Division will assume the role of Chief Operating Officer at Hanford. “At Dutra,” said Abood, “we recognize the exceptional talent and dedication of the Hanford team. The strong brand they’ve built is a direct reflection of their commitment to quality and their well-established construction methodologies. We look forward to leveraging these strengths as we move forward together, ensuring that our combined expertise continues to deliver outstanding results.” Aaron Johnson, previously Vice President of Materials at Dutra will transition to Vice President of Operations at Hanford.
