Wipfli Buys Michigan-Based Consulting Firm Harbour Results

Top 20 accounting firm Wipfli has agreed to acquire Harbour Results, a Southfield, MI-based management consulting firm that specializes in services for the manufacturing industry.

Financial terms of the deal, which became effective on May 1, weren’t disclosed.

As part of the transaction, 14 Harbour Results associates will join Wipfli, according to a media release. In addition, the deal adds more than 60 clients to Wipfli’s current client base of approximately 60,000.

Kurt Gresens, managing partner of Wipfli, said the deal furthers the Milwaukee-based firm’s strategic growth priorities.

“We’re looking forward to expanding our client base—and services—in manufacturing,” he said in a statement. “We’re also excited to deepen Wipfli’s ties in Michigan. The state’s strong business climate and manufacturing foundation make it an exciting geographic area for us to expand in.”

Since it was founded 15 years ago by President and CEO Laurie Harbour and Chief Operating Officer Scott Walton, Harbour Results has been a trusted advisor to manufacturing clients across diverse industries, including tool and die, stamping, die casting, precision machining, and molding. Its comprehensive suite of services encompasses strategic development, operational improvements, benchmarking, assessments, and cross-department consulting.

“Harbour Results’ expertise and track record in benchmarking and forecasting will help us provide more insights and perspectives to our clients,” said Brian Blaha, Wipfli’s growth leader. “Today’s modern market is increasingly complex. Together, we’ll be able to cut through the chaos and deliver targeted strategies and solutions.”

The Harbour Results team will bring to Wipfli its proprietary benchmarking service, which delivers data that drives strategy and operations for manufacturers.

“Wipfli’s culture of service and innovation aligns well with Harbour Results’ passion for revitalizing the manufacturing industry,” Laurie Harbour said. “Just like Wipfli, we’re dedicated to giving 100% to our clients and associates.”

Harbour and Walton are now principals at Wipfli.

Wipfli has more than 3,200 associates across 43 offices in the U.S., as well as five international offices.