Grandville-based Trivalent Group, one of Michigan’s largest technology integration firms, Tuesday announced its acquisition of Grand Rapids-based IT firm iQ Consulting, Inc.

Established in 2001, iQ Consulting  is a full service technology firm specializing in Microsoft and Novell products and technology and planning, design and implementation of IT solutions.

IQ Consulting’s customer base will now become part of the Trivalent network, further expanding its product and service portfolio. The agreement enables Trivalent to increase its presence statewide and marks the $20 million company’s seventh acquisition since 2003.

Terms of the transaction were not disclosed. Nor was the future of the iQ employee base.

“We are pleased to welcome all iQ Consulting customers into the Trivalent family,” said Mike Noordyke, president of Trivalent Group systems division. “Customers can expect a seamless transition and immediate access to our technology products and services to successfully leverage their investments and enhance business operations.”

The recent acquisition is part of Trivalent Group’s long-term growth strategy. Between 2003 and 2004, the five-year-old firm acquired six technology companies throughout Michigan, including ACCN, CD&H Support Services, Entre, Reiughes, Remex Systems Group, and the original Trivalent. Today, Trivalent’s team of more than 65 professionals serves more than 1,000 small, medium and large businesses statewide. Headquartered in Grandville, the company also has offices in Mt. Pleasant and Kalamazoo.

“Trivalent Group was founded by bringing together the best in the business. We’ve continued this practice throughout the past few years in support of our vision to expand our systems and communications integration services regionally and throughout the Midwest,” said Trivalent CEO Larry Andrus. “As a result, we’ve experienced tremendous growth and are able to provide our clients with a full range of flexible IT solutions.”

Established in 2003, Trivalent also has offices in Mt. Pleasant and Kalamazoo. 

More at www.trivalentgroup.com.