A Strong Partnership
This acquisition brings together two companies with complementary expertise, creating a partnership with greater capacity to take on complex, multi-discipline projects. The focus of this partnership is long-term stability and thoughtful, sustainable growth—investing in people, systems, and capabilities to deliver consistent, high-quality service while maintaining strong client and partner relationships.
Combined Capabilities
Our clients and partners will benefit from broader technical depth supported by the same teams you’ve already trusted to deliver results. Projects that require multiple disciplines can now be supported by one coordinated organization.
Surveying, geotechnical services, and materials testing can be integrated more efficiently, reducing complexity and improving project coordination. Our expanded geographic reach supports projects across Western Canada and the North with experienced local teams.
One Team, One Vision
Shared Culture & Values
We remain accountable to clients and partners, delivering safe and quality services while demonstrating the added value this partnership creates. The professionalism and technical excellence expected from both companies remain unchanged. As one organization, Inline and Challenger are committed to maintaining the standards, quality, and genuine relationships that each team has built its reputation on.
Rooted in responsibility, care, and a commitment to each other, we show up as one team: humble, hungry, and united, delivering excellence for our people, clients, and communities.
Employee Ownership & Shared Success
Employee ownership is a defining part of the organization. Many of our people working in the field are also owners, with a direct stake in the success of the work being delivered. This ownership model supports accountability, stability, and decision-making focused on building a company that lasts.
What to Expect
Existing client relationships and points of contact remain in place. Clients and partners will continue working with the same teams, now supported by an expanded breadth of services across more of Canada.
Field operations and service delivery will remain stable throughout the integration process, especially during busy season. Integration is being approached in a phased and deliberate way, with no immediate operational changes and no project disruptions.
Frequently Asked Questions
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Who is Challenger Geomatics?
Challenger is a 100% employee-owned Canadian geomatics company founded in 1984, specializing in surveying, mapping, 3D scanning, and UAV services. They have about 150 employees across Western Canada and the North, with offices in Edmonton, Calgary, Fort McMurray, Langley, Yellowknife, and Whitehorse. They’re known for technical excellence, professional standards, and 40 years of execution stability.
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Why was the Acquisition a Good Move?
Our services don’t compete; they complement each other. Clients often need both geotechnical and surveying work on the same projects, and now they can get both from one partner. We share the same values around quality, people, and client relationships, and together we’re stronger, more stable, and better positioned to serve clients across Western Canada and the North.
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How will the Combined Businesses be Managed Going Forward?
Adam Temple continues as CEO, and Paul Burbidge becomes COO. Both leadership teams remain in place, and the combined entity has adopted an employee ownership model. We are taking a phased approach to integration: listening and learning first, then making thoughtful decisions about how to operate as one company. Day-to-day operations continue as usual while we work through integration over the next year.
Clients
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How Do I Benefit from the Two Companies Becoming One?
You now have access to integrated services, including surveying, geomatics, geotechnical, and materials testing services from one partner, making project coordination simpler and more efficient. We have expanded our geographic reach across Western Canada and the North with local teams who understand regional conditions. The combined organization has greater resources and stability to support larger projects and invest in technology that improves the services we deliver to you.
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Are Any Locations Closing or Personnel Changing?
As we continue to integrate the two companies, client operations will be business-as-usual and there will be no location closures or layoffs.
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Who Do I Contact for Support?
Throughout our ongoing integration, you’ll continue to receive support through your regular channels, whether by phone, email, or in-person.
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Will My Projects Be Disrupted?
No. Your current projects continue as planned with the same teams and contacts. We’re deliberately avoiding operational changes during busy season and will communicate well in advance if any future changes occur.
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What Happens to My Existing Contracts/Agreements?
All existing contracts, agreements, and commitments remain in place and will be honored. The acquisition doesn’t change the terms of your agreement or our obligations to you.
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Where Can I Get More Information About This Acquisition, or Direct My Questions?
Through this process, you can reach out to your existing point of contact for any updates and questions you have. Additional information will also be made available to clients and partners through the local management team, and all public information will live on our News & Stories page.
If you’re not a current client, feel free reach out to us.
Contact
We’re keeping the conversation open. Over the course of our company integration, we welcome feedback about what you think is going well, what could be improved, and where additional support may be helpful. If you see opportunities for us to serve you better as a combined organization, or if something isn’t working, we want to know.
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Clients
Clients are encouraged to continue working with their existing points of contact for any questions related to projects, services, or account relationships. Adam (CEO) and Paul (COO) are also available should additional support or clarification be needed.
Any changes that could impact projects will be communicated well in advance, clear plan to ensure continuity. Partnership is key for us: our commitment to engaging with our clients is foundational to building long-lasting relationships.
General Inquiries
Media and third-party inquiries can be directed to marketing@inlinegroupinc.ca.