BW Design Group, a fully integrated architecture, engineering, and construction firm and a leading system integrator serving clients in the food and beverage, life sciences, household and personal care, and advanced technology sectors, has announced the acquisition of Malisko, a nationally recognized system integration and automation company.
The acquisition broadens BW Design Group’s expertise. And it enhances its ability to deliver comprehensive end-to-end solutions that connect strategy, development, delivery, and commercialization within complex manufacturing and technology environments.
Headquartered in St. Louis, BW Design Group employs more than 1,700 team members across 45 offices. And with the addition of Malisko, BW Design Group further solidifies its national leadership across engineering disciplines and integrated solutions.
Malisko, founded in 1994, has established itself as a trusted system integration and automation partner with offices in St. Louis, Denver, and Eau Claire. Over the past three decades, the company has built a strong reputation for connecting operations from the plant floor to the enterprise. Its specialized expertise spans process controls and automation, industrial networking and cybersecurity, data integration and visualization, and manufacturing system modernization. As a CSIA Certified Member and a Control Engineering System Integrator of the Year, Malisko has helped clients in the food and beverage, life sciences, and industrial sectors achieve greater operational efficiency, reliability, and precision by connecting systems, data, and people to drive measurable performance gains.
The acquisition aligns with BW Design Group’s long-term vision to shape the next era of manufacturing and technology through an integrated platform that helps clients achieve commercial success. The integration of Malisko’s team will begin immediately to ensure a seamless transition for clients and partners. Together, the combined organization will focus on advancing operational connectivity, efficiency, and resilience to meet the demands of future manufacturing environments.
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“Our firm was built on partnership and a deep understanding of our clients’ operations. Our Manufacturer’s Mindset™ keeps us centered on what matters most — helping our clients better serve their consumers and realize their vision for lasting growth and performance. With the addition of the outstanding Malisko team, we’re strengthening our ability to deliver on that mission — providing deeper expertise to help our clients achieve their goals with the same trusted partnership and shared purpose that have always defined our work.”
Joe Wilhelm, President, BW Design Group
“We built a reputation for engineering excellence and lasting client partnerships. Joining BW Design Group allows our team to continue that legacy while offering our clients access to broader expertise, expanded resources and fully integrated capabilities — all united and with the same dedication to quality, partnership and shared purpose.”
Steve Malyszko, CEO and Co-Founder, Malisko
