J.D. BARNES LIMITED ACQUIRES SEXTON MCKAY LIMITED

We are pleased to announce that J.D. Barnes Limited has acquired the firm of Sexton-McKay Limited, a professional land surveying firm located in Richmond Hill (Ontario), effective October 1, 2010.

Sexton-McKay Limited is a professional services firm with expertise in legal, engineering, construction and control surveying. The firm offers a comprehensive consulting service oriented toward providing land related information to both public and private sector clients throughout Ontario and across Canada. As the successor to C.A. Sexton Limited, Sexton McKay represents over 40 years of continuous service to the site plan and right-of-way needs of the energy and communication industries.

J.D. Barnes Limited and its subsidiaries offer Surveying, Mapping, Planning and Geographic Information Services to a complete range of clients predominantly in the Province of Ontario but also throughout Canada and internationally as well. J.D. Barnes Limited is focused on providing quality services to a diversified client group. As an employee owned company with 200 staff and a 50 year history, the firm has developed an organizational culture that encourages and rewards innovation, diligence, teamwork and client satisfaction.

Sexton McKay Limited will operate as a wholly owned subsidiary of J.D. Barnes Limited with Scott McKay as the General Manager.  Chris Sexton will remain on as a consultant. The combined efforts of J.D. Barnes Limited and Sexton-McKay Limited will strengthen the resources and product offering that both have to offer their clients.

2010 MARKS THE 50^TH ANNIVERSARY OF J.D. BARNES LIMITED!

Fifty years ago, John D. Barnes purchased the assets of Herbert L. Coons, O.L.S.. Since that time, J.D. Barnes Limited has grown to be the leading Surveying and Mapping firm in the country.

During 2010, there will be events commemorating the company’s illustrious history and the contributions of its staff to the success of the firm. A detailed account tracking the milestones of the firm from its beginning as Herbert L. Coons Surveying soon after the Second World War, and up to the anniversary date of October 1, 2010, will be presented during the year.

This golden anniversary is quite an accomplishment when one considers how few firms remain in business over a 50-year period. The fact that the firm is healthy and has grown to its current complement of 200+ staff shows the dedication of those employees who have contributed to the success of J.D. Barnes Limited.

J.D. Barnes Limited 50th Anniversary Milestones