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Simpson Gumpertz & Heger to relocate to two new locations

Waltham, MA Simpson Gumpertz & Heger (SGH) will relocate its corporate headquarters to two locations.The firm will establish a 110,000 s/f presence at 20 CityPoint in Waltham and a 14,000 s/f office in the Prudential Tower in Boston. 

“We are excited to partner with Boston Properties to realize our strategic vision for dual locations. The complementary locations position us to transform the ways in which we partner with our clients, advance the state of knowledge of our industry, and actively participate in the innovation and vibrancy of Boston,” said Charles Russo, SGH chief executive officer.

SGH’s facility at Waltham CityPoint will house engineering and corporate teams, the firm’s physical, materials, and digital laboratories, and an expanded experimentation center.  

According to Russo, “The CityPoint location allows us to invest in and grow our laboratory, research, and innovation capabilities, while our Prudential Tower location immerses a Boston-focused and experienced engineering team with our long-standing clients and academic partners.”

SGH plans to open its Boston office this August and the Waltham location in August 2019.

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